Mayra Vargas, is a Los Angeles by-way-of Peru multi-instrumentalist who writes and performs under the moniker Inti Wawa, which translates to “Baby of the Sun,†from Quechua, the language spoken by the Inca civilization. Her single "Cantamos Fuerte" is the story…
Fatoumata Diawara is a Malian musician who was brought to Pomona through the Eyes on Africa mellon grant at Pomona College. She was an incredible guest to have at the Big Bridges Auditorium. The large space was filled  by her…
Check out these awesome behind-the-scenes photos of our In-Studio session with DJ Nnamdi Moweta of "Radio Afrodicia" on KPFK! Two shows happening at once! Thanks to Vivian Ponte-Fritz for the photos! Â Check out more photos on Facebook.
The many faces and cultural embraces of Pomona college came about in a big way this weekend... By Vivian Ponte-Fritz If you happened to meander by the Walker Beach area of Pomona College's campus, the many beautiful smells, sights and…
An Album Review and A Recipe for your eyes, ears, nose and mouth By Vivian Ponte-Fritz Review of Staff Benda Bilili -Très Très Fort (Crammed Discs) This weeks post is focussing once again on an album and band that is…
Baby Bloggers review: New Bloggers give insight on some older tunes in the big old stack of CD's in the KSPC collection. This review is of  Habib Koite and Bamada – MA YA (Putumayo World Music) By Vivian Ponte-Fritz, Sophie…
Currently, I think the world is severely missing out on these AFRO-FUNK WORLD MUSIC COMPILATIONS I been groovin' to. I see no reason for anyone snub these catchy tunes. My own obsession grew from a strange and random addiction to…
Album: Kabukimono Artist: Rainbow Arabia Label: Manimal Vinyl Local band Rainbow Arabia's new album, Kabukimono, has debuted at number on the KSPC charts! They sound like an Asian influenced pop/electronic band with female vocals mixed into the background. This is…
It’s been stated Amadou & Mariam produce not “world music” but “music for the world”. This is mildly cliché but very true. Welcome to Mali supplies proof. The album is their fifth recorded in studio and continues Amadou & Mariam’s…