Global Ginga

Basically, it's a world party :) But seriously, Global Ginga unites what geography and politics divide. We are a radio show (and podcast) that features music from around the world. But we are much more than a radio show, we are a grass roots movement, an event entertainer, and a community partner. Created and hosted by Carla Leininger, from Brazil, and co-hosted by Sebastian Ogando, from the Dominican Republic, Global Ginga aims to be a multicultural agent of social change, because quality music comes in all shapes, colors, languages and sounds.

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Global Ginga presents Jacob Edgar (Cumbancha Label Founder)

What do Doubt Gnahoré, Idan Raichel and Novalima have in common? They are all artists working with Cumbancha , one of the most prominent world music labels. On today's episode, I speak with Jacob Edgar , founder of Cumbancha. Edgar is an ethnomusicologist and world music producer. His trajectory took him to work at record label Putumayo World Music before deciding to start his own label. Edgar was moved by the talent he found around the world and frustrated that Putumayo only produced compilatio...

Nov 30, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 11

Global Ginga Presents.......David Mclean!

Global Ginga Presents.......David Mclean! What? Flamenco made in Oakland, California? Meet David Mclean. From the flamenco masters in Granada, Spain to the surprisingly robust flamenco scene in Oakland CA, Mclean has been honing his flamenco guitar and compositional skills to a high sheen. They’re both in strong form on Te Canto Colores, the guitarist’s newest collection of original compositions for the guitar and varied small ensembles featuring guitar and percussion, with vocals and bass graci...

Nov 19, 2021•1 hr

Global Ginga Presents........Jaffa Road!

Global Ginga Presents........Jaffa Road! In this episode, I speak to Aaron Lightstone about how the culture of Toronto is paving the way to more ensembles such as Jaffa Road . The band features some of Canada’s most exciting and innovative interpreters of intercultural music. Their sound takes listeners on a journey that is at once ancient and modern, acoustic and electronic, sacred and secular. It blends influences and inspirations from the worlds of Jewish music, classical Arabic and Indian mu...

Nov 19, 2021•1 hr

Global Ginga Presents..... Amanda Garruth!

Looking for new music? Brazilian singer and songwriter, Amanda Garruth, will join us as we debut her new album, “Dentro em mim.” We also discuss the Grammy Latino nominations and new trends of the academy and in Brazilian music. Amanda shares her perspective on the new artists and how their music is shaping the future of Brazilian MPB.

Nov 08, 2021•1 hr

The Best Contemporary Pop Albums in the Portuguese Language - Latin Grammy 2021

Is the voting academy in favor of a new generation of performers from Brazil? If you recall, we had some surprises and this year is no different. In this episode, I'm going to show you all the Brazilian artists nominated for the best Portuguese language contemporary pop album for the 2021 Latin Grammy! With the theme "rediscovering life through music," the telecast "invites audiences to rediscover what’s important in life using music as a storyline. And the nominees are.......... The winners wil...

Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min

Interview with Elana Cowen, mezzo-soprano, starring in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

We speak to Elana Cowen today. She is a recitalist and performer. This month, she is playing Rona Lisa Perett with THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE . Elana previewed one of her favorite songs with our audience! Landmark Musical Theatre’s production of THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE will feature two different casts (the Alpha Cast and the Betta Cast) who will be performing at specific performances. The full schedule of performances for each cast is available at LandmarkMusic...

Oct 04, 2021•1 hr

Global Ginga steps back into the 60's with SHOUT! The Mod Musical

We got our mojo! Do you? “We simply want to SHOUT from the rooftops that we are back,” says SBMT Executive Director Sara K. Dean. “This production—an infectious cross between MAMMA MIA! and the ‘Austin Powers’ films—is heartwarming, joyous, and perfect for welcoming our audience and artists. Today Global Ginga has the sound track on the turning tables and is chatting with Sara K Dean about the production and opening night of SHOUT! The Mod Musical . Get your boots on, Mod girls! SHOUT features P...

Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 1 min

Brazil-Israel and Beyond

Casual encounter or fate? Hear the amazing story of how Bella Litman met Mariene de Castro leading to a beautiful song from the Afro-Brazilian mythology in Portuguese and Hebrew. How can we live in a peaceful world if we can't have inner peace? Our first music block is focused on music that creates the magical energy that leads to inner peace. We featured Aeromancias, Taffetas, Jaja Bashengezi and Herbie Hancock with Céu. We have stories, chillout music, prayer in form of music, new releases by ...

Aug 24, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 2

Global Ginga with Brazil's Iconic Samba Legend, Jorge Aragão, in the room

When Samba music is mentioned, Jorge Aragāo cannot be left out. A icon in the samba genre, he has composed hundreds of legendary songs that were and still are, interpreted by many. A "carioca (born in Rio)," he is considered one of the best song-writers of his generation, a poet that has been dedicated to producing quality samba tracks, time and time again. This week, Global Ginga is chatting with Jorge Aragão about the tour, his new interest in American Gospel Music and about having "Ginga." --...

Aug 04, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 1

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