Two very different albums out of the African diaspora and Brazil  

Massama Dogo aka Dogo du Togo captures the sound of Togo with festive and ritual rhythms, hypnotic voodoo melodies, and provocative lyrics that speak to a new generation of young Africans on his eponymous DOGO du Togo (Self Release, Oct 28).

Gutsy songs for confused times: The sixth album by DA CRUZ (Bern/São Paulo) is called "Baladas da Luta" ("Ballads for the Fight"), and that's exactly what it sounds like. Profound, Brazilian urban music in an attack position against hatred, delusion and political short-sightedness.

Hosted by Global Ginga anchors:  Carla Leininger & Sebastian Ogando (new co-host!).

About:  We unite what geography and politics divide. We are a KZSU radio show 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 by Carla Leininger, from Brazil, Global Ginga aims to be a multicultural agent of social change through the fusion of world music. Featuring lounge and dance jams that make clear that quality music comes in all shapes, languages, colors and sounds, guests will hear traditional and underground dance and lounge rhythms. Basically, it's a world party :)

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