Mother's Day

Join us in celebration as we salute moms around the world. From Africa to South America and beyond, this is a special holiday show commemorating Mother's Day. We'll hear songs of praise and gratitude to devoted mothers, as well as songs by musicians who are mothers themselves. Episode 22.19 Airtime: May 2-8, 2022 Featuring: 1. Gregory Isaacs - Mother’s Day (from the album “Over the Years Vol. 3” via African Museum) 2. Agepe - Mama (from the album “Mixture Brasileira”) 3. Cedella Marley Booker & Taj Mahal - Three Little Birds (from the album “World Playground” via Putumayo) 4. Chico Cesar - Mama Africa (from the album “Chico Cesar / Brasileiro” via Putumayo) 5. Dee Dee Bridgewater - Mama Don’t Ever Go Away (from the album “Red Earth” via Dee Dee Bridgewater / DDB Records) 6. Chiwoniso - Only One World (from the album “Rebel Woman” via Cumbancha) 7. Emeline Michel - Moso Manman (from the album “Cordes & Ame / French Caribbean / Music from the Coffeelands 2” via Cheval de Feu / Putumayo) 8. Jovino & Lutchinha - Mae Criola (from the album “Jovino and Great Voices: Musique du Cap Vert” via RFI) 9. Cathie Ryan - Peata Beag Do Mhathar (from the album “Mother: Songs Celebrating Mothers & Motherhood” via North Star) 10. Ramata Diakite - Na (Mother) (from the album “New World Party” via Putumayo) 11. Toto La Momposina - Mami Wata (from the album “Pacanto” via MTM Ltda.) 12. Nino Galissa - Krebo Cheo (from the album “Mindjer / African Reggae” on Ventilador Music / Putumayo)