Radio Cosmopolis on Utah Public Radio, Fridays at 9:00 p.m. "Radio Cosmopolis: Music Without Borders" is a weekly program hosted by Shane Graham. It explores the musical traditions of a world in constant migration and transformation--where those traditions come from, and what happens when they intersect with others and become something new. Some episodes explore a particular region, theme, or musical style, while others roam the planet. On a given program, you might hear: afrobeat, gypsy punk, reggae, bhangra, Senegalese rap, Thai funk, Cuban jazz, Celtic electronica, tango, Bollywood, dubstep, trance, and much, much more. Tune in every Friday night at 9:00 p.m. and join the adventures among the hybrid musical offspring of globalization. MP3 podcasts of the program will be available on Monday after each show airs. Also check out the Radio Cosmopolis Facebook page. Send questions and comments to

Friday, March 19 Tune in this week for a special episode of Radio Cosmopolis focused on the music of South Africa. I'll be interviewing Albert Mazibuko of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and playing several songs by them, as well as classics by Miriam Makeba and Mahlathini and contemporary hits by Thandiswa and Zuluboy. Friday, March 12 | This week on Radio Cosmopolis we roam the globe, featuring South African a capella singing, rebel guitar music from Niger, Bollywood film soundtracks, shadow music from Thailand, Latin funk, and more. Friday, March 5 | Tune in this Friday night for an eclectic mix of cosmopolitan music from around the globe, including songs by Toots & the Maytals, Vampire Weekend, M.I.A., Jimi Tenor with Tony Allen, and many others. Friday, February 26 | This week the theme of Radio Cosmopolis is the global influence of Celtic music. In particular we'll be featuring music by and an interview with Irish-American fiddle player Eileen Ivers, who is coming to Utah in March with her Beyond the Bog Road tour. Friday, February 19 | Tune in to "Radio Cosmopolis: Music Without Borders" this Friday night for a special episode on Gypsy Punk, featuring the music of DeVotchKa, Gogol Bordello, Slavic Soul Party, Balkan Beat Box, and much more. Friday, February 12 | This week on "Radio Cosmopolis: Music Without Borders" you'll hear an eclectic mix of music, including vintage Afrobeat, Celtic electronica, funk music from Thailand, Puerto Rico, and Brazil, and much more. Friday, February 5 | Tune in to "Radio Cosmopolis: Music Without Borders" for a special episode focusing on the roots of reggae, featuring examples of mento, nyabinghi, calypso, ska, rocksteady, and some classics of early reggae. Friday, January 29 | This week's episode of "Radio Cosmopolis: Music Without Borders" will feature an eclectic mix of music in a game called "Degrees of Separation," where each song connects to the previous one through some geographical, stylistic, or thematic link. Friday, January 22 | Tune in to the second episode of "Radio Cosmopolis: Music Without Borders," focusing on African rock, funk, and soul music. You'll hear recent releases from Blk Jks, Tinariwen, and the Very Best, and some classic material by the likes of Letta Mbulu, Tony Allen, and Chrissy Tembo. Friday, January 15 | Host Shane Graham will introduce you to the show's cosmopolitan and eclectic sensibility, with afrobeat, gypsy punk, tango electronica, Ethiopian jazz, and a whole lot more. This first episode of Radio Cosmopolis airs Friday, January 15 at 9:00 pm