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In the United States, we talk about -World Music- but does the phrase have the same meaning in other countries? We can be guilty of putting all African music into one category, but a World Music radio program in South Africa teaches us about the variety that is possible. Kechil Kirkham tells us how she fell into her radio show and ended up exploring the diversity of African music… then started a whole new show that went in the direction of science. We should all try to learn a lesson from her flexibility. It has been said that America exports its music around the world. But one band in Croatia wants to export it back. And they want to improve on it in the process. Gruhak comes from a small Croatian town, but figuratively traveled to United Kingdom and United States – plus backwards about 30 years – to find their calling. They specialize in covering classic rock musicians that still find fans today. They also take their interest one step further and try to recreate that unique sound for a whole new generation. Right now, they play for Eastern European crowds to high praise from audiences and critics. But at the rate they are going, they will soon be teaching their masters – the British and the Americans – about their own musical heritage. Watch for them. Thanks to Kechil Kirkham at Fine Music Radio (http://www.fmr.co.za) and Gruhak (http://www.gruhak.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/user/Gruhak). Thanks to Zero Project (http://www.jamendo.com/en/artist/zero-project) for providing additional music for this episode. A production of Septic Radio. Free 6 day Learn Hindi course -- http://septicradio.com/free.php