We feature musicians from the West African country of Sierra Leone today: Soirie Kondi both solo and as part of the Kondi Band. And music from Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars.

Label: Bandcamp Album: The Freetown Tapes 2006-2016 Musician: Sorie Kondi 1) "The Freetown Tapes" (edit) Label: Cumbancha Band: Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars Album: "Radio Salone" 2) Yesu Gorbu Label: Strut Band: Kondi Band Album: "We Famous" 3) Don't Follow Sweetness 4) The Sweetness is Gone Label: Cumbancha Band: Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars Album: "Radio Salone" 5) Kali Label: Strut Band: Kondi Band Album: "Salone" 6) Don Don Mi Money Label: Cumbancha Band: Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars Album: "Rise and Shine (Unplugged Campfire Versions) 7) Goombay (Uncut)

Music from around the world is featured. Bringing the audience into the realm of other cultures through music, hopefully expanding empathy for the “other,” and recognizing that “other” in ourselves. From Dennis Darrah at WGDR, Goddard College Plainfield, VT. wgdr.org/.