Listen to the World

So, I haven't written much recently so I thought that I would post something about one of my favorite TV channels. First of all, I have always a been a national geographic fan and I thought it was very cool that they had their own music channel with music videos of artists from all over the world. I'm also a very musical person and I love to find new different tunes. I usually spend my free time looking at the genius recommendations on my itunes account. But when I'm in another mood, I tend to listen to whatever is on the natgeo music. I've been listening to the music they put for quite a while now and let me tell you, they have some of the best selections in music. From Colombia native, Shakira, to Canada's Michael Buble, or Nigeria's Keziah Jones, this channel is full of different rhythms and songs in different languages. I think it is one of the most intresting TV channels ever. It not only includes very well-known musicians but it also includes emerging artists making their own name. I personally find it very cool that someone came up with this idea, my love for travel isn't just about going to the place, visiting some landmarks and then going back home. In that case, I would just rather stay and go on some virtual tours on the internet. I prefer to engage with locals and learn why that landmark is where it is or, why they wear this and not that. Part of engaging with locals is learning their tradition. By listening to the world, you get an idea of how musical tradition has evolved and developed in India, Germany, or Brazil. I love this channel and I encourage you to watch it instead of the plain old Mtv.
These are some of the songs I discovered while I was watching the videos on this channel:
1. Breakeven by the Script (Ireland)
2. Watch the Sun Come Up by Example (UK)
3. Lemonade by Planet Funk (Italy)
4. Homesick by Kings of Convenience (Norway)
5. Peace Song by Bob Sinclair and Steve Edwards (France)

This video below is one of my favorite songs my M.I.A. whose half from Sri Lanka, half from the UK. This song was also featured on the soundtrack for the 2008 Academy Award winning movie Slumdog Millionaire. So, I don't really like rap that much but I really like this song so I hope you like it too.