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Jan. 17, 2008

Chicago Reader music writer Peter Margasak is back for the new year's first New Sounds and without fail, there's a pick from Brazil, Peter's favorite place for music. He also has the latest release from Chicago's Arabesque Music Ensemble and some fado from Portugal. Also, a conversation with Chicago composer/musician Michael Zerang on his score for The Hunchback of Notre Dame, now playing at Chicago's Redmoon Theatre.

From the Stage: Folk and Roots Festival

Jan. 17, 2008
Every summer, the Old Town School of Folk Music takes over Welles Park for tow days of music.In the summer of 2007, the Sunday stage featured a modern take on the Brazilain music known as forro, some Malian blues, salsa and Mexican son.Radio M was rolling tape and tonight, a special one hour of From

Playlist

Jan. 17, 2008
9PM1. Tom Tom Club- Time to Bounce- Live at the Clubhouse 2. Saba-Jidka-Jidka

New Sounds with Peter Margasak

Jan. 17, 2008
For this month only, News Sounds is a web only component due  to the unexpected news of singer Andy Palacio's dire physical condition after suffering a massive heart attack a few days ago.Radio M pays tribute to the Belizean artist by playing his 2007 release Watina.New Sounds will be back next