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- Balkan Beat Box—"Hermetico (Live)" - With a group of musicians rotating around the Israel-born New Yorkers Ori Kaplan and Tamir Muskat, Balkan Beat Box plays Mediterranean-influenced music that incorporates traditions from Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and New York electronica.
- Bamboleo—"Ya No Hace Falta" - Bamboleo is a Cuban dance band known for their hard-hitting timba music—a style that's a homegrown Cuban answer to New York salsa. "Ya No Hace Falta" is the title track of the group's now classic 1991 album.
- Bedouin Soundclash—"St. Andrews" - Ontario, Canada's Bedouin Soundclash forgoes their usual mashup of punky reggae for this sweet, pop-inflected rocker from 1997.
- Ben Harper & Relentless7—"Fly One Time" - Ben Harper and his new band Relentless7 chase their rock roots and pay tribute to daredevils of all sorts in this video.
- Ben Harper & Relentless7—"Shimmer & Shine" - Ben Harper & Relentless7 capture a hard-driving rock sound on the single from their album White Lies for Dark Times, released May 2009.
- Ben Harper & The Blind Boys Of Alabama—"There…" - Rocker Ben Harper teams up with legendary American gospel singers The Blind Boys of Alabama for the title track to their stirring 2004 collaboration record.
- Ben Harper—"Better Way" - American singer-songwriter Ben Harper straddles the lines between rock and blues, roots and pop. This early single comes from 1997's The Will To Live.
- Ben Harper—"Fight Outta You" - American singer-songwriter Ben Harper blends soul, blues, rock, folk and more in a sound and vision that's all his own on this track from 2007's Lifeline.
- Ben Harper—"In The Colors" - American singer/songwriter Ben Harper blends soul, blues, rock, folk and more in a sound and vision that's all his own on this track from 2007's Lifeline.
- Ben Harper—"Jah Work" - American singer-songwriter Ben Harper straddles the lines between rock and blues, roots and pop. "Better Way" comes from his 2006 album Both Sides Of The Gun.
- Ben Harper—"With My Own Two Hands" - American singer/songwriter Ben Harper blends soul, blues, rock, folk, and more in a sound and vision that's all his own on this track from 2003's Diamonds On The Inside.
- Brett Dennen Ft. Femi Kuti—"Make Me Crazy" - This video by Californian folk-pop singer features actress Mandy Moore and afrobeat superstar Femi Kuti. Not the most likely of combinations, but it works!
- Bruce Springsteen—"Girls In Their Summer Clothes" - American classic rock icon Bruce Springsteen gets in touch with his inner voyeur on this 2008 roots rockin' anthem.
- Cafe Tacuba—"Eo" - Mexico City's Café Tacuba was in the vanguard of the Latin alternative rock movement of the 1990s, and they have the Grammy Awards to prove it.
- Cafe' Tacuba--"Esta Vez" - Mexico City's Café Tacuba was in the vanguard of the Latin alternative rock movement of the 1990s, and they have the Grammy Awards to prove it.
- Calexico Special: Tucson Tour - An intimate look at Calexico's hometown of Tucson, Arizona. Bandmates Joey Burns and John Convertino take us around town and talk about what they love about Tucson: the people, food, arts scene, and weather.
- Calexico—"Two Silver Trees" - Calexico tastefully blends alt-country and indie rock to create a sound all their own. This video comes from their 2008 album Carried To Dust.
- Como Now EPK - This video is taken from the Como Now project, a collection of traditional and original a cappella gospel from the voices of Panola County, MS.
- Dave Matthews Band—"Funny The Way It Is" - Single from Dave Matthews Band June 2009 release.
- Death Cab For Cutie—"Grapevine Fires" - "Grapevine Fires" was inspired by singer-guitarist Ben Gibbard's encounter with 2007's California wildfires. The song inspired artist Walter Robot to create an animated short film that relays the sense of tragedy caused by the fire's wrath.
- Dengue Fever—"Seeing Hands" - L.A. group Dengue Fever revive the '60s golden era of Cambodian psychedelic pop with this track from their album 2008 Venus on Earth.
- Dengue Fever—"Sni Bong" - L.A. group Dengue Fever revive the '60s golden era of Cambodian psychedelic pop with this track from their 2007 debut Escape From Dragon House.
- Feist—"1,2,3,4" - Canadian singer/songwriter Leslie Feist moved out of the indie rock ghetto and into the mainstream when this song from her 2007 album The Reminder became an internet hit thanks to its use in an iPod nano ad.
- Feist—"I Feel It All" - In 2007 Feist went from darling of the indie underground to international pop star with the release of her album The Reminder, on which this song appears.
- Flogging Molly—"Float" - Los Angeles-based band mixes traditional Irish music and punk rock. Irish frontman Dave King draws on his experience growing up in a strife-ridden period in Ireland's history. The band also features former pro skateboarder Matt Hensley on accordion.
- Forro In The Dark Ft. David Byrne—"Asa Branca" - NYC-based Brazilian ensemble Forro In The Dark teams up with former Talking Head David Byrne for an eco-conscious remake of Brazilian Luiz Gonzaga's 1947 forro classic.
- Fugees—"No Woman No Cry" - Haitian-American hip-hop trio the Fugees get their reggae on with this genre-bending rewrite of a Bob Marley classic from their Grammy-winning 1996 album The Score.
- Geo Sessions: Ani DiFranco Pt. 1 - Wildly prolific musician with 19 albums to date, Ani DiFranco has always championed progressive causes and social issues. At times raging, at times tender, DiFranco and her music never ceases to be intelligent, forward thinking and undeniably original.
- Geo Sessions: Ani DiFranco Pt. 2 - In 1989 Ani DiFranco began her own record label, Righteous Babe Records, as a way to both market her own music but also to escape the pressures of major labels.
- Geo Sessions: Blind Boys Of Alabama Pt. 1 - Five-time Grammy-winners Blind Boys Of Alabama are joined onstage by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, a New Orleans institution, for a concert of soul-stirring music at National Geographic headquarters.
- Geo Sessions: Blind Boys Of Alabama Pt. 2 - Five-time Grammy-winners Blind Boys Of Alabama are joined onstage by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, a New Orleans institution, for a concert of soul-stirring music at National Geographic headquarters.
- Geo Sessions: Global Drum Project Pt. 1 - Global Drum Project, featuring ex-Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart and tabla legend Zakir Hussain, mesmerize viewers with intricate patterns of rhythm and stories about how each drummer followed a different path to becoming a musician.
- Geo Sessions: Global Drum Project Pt. 2 - In the second part of the show Global Drum Project percussion masters performs the song "Wood" on two giant tree roots, one a grapevine and the other a redwood.
- Geo Sessions: Gogol Bordello Pt. 1 - Gypsy punk whirlwind Gogol Bordello stops by National Geographic studios to play stripped down versions of their songs while frontman Eugene Hutz tells us about his life and the band. Part 1 features their hit "Start Wearing Purple."
- Geo Sessions: Gogol Bordello Pt. 2 - Gypsy punk whirlwind Gogol Bordello stops by National Geographic studios to play stripped down versions of their songs while frontman Eugene Hutz tells us about his life and the band. In Part 2 Eugene tells how he learned about his gypsy roots.
- Gnarls Barkley—"Going On" - Gnarls Barkley combines the talents of R&B singer Cee-Lo Green with DJ Dangermouse for soulful, genre-defying excursions into America's pop subconscious. This track is taken from the Grammy-winning duo's 2008 album The Odd Couple.
- Gogol Bordello—"Start Wearing Purple" - Led by Ukrainian-born wildman Eugene Hutz, New York's Gogol Bordello pioneered the "gypsy punk" sound. This track, originally from the group's 1999 debut, Voi-La Intruder, found new life in a 2008 ad campaign for Yahoo!
- Gogol Bordello—"Wonderlust King" - Led by Ukrainian-born wildman Eugene Hutz, New York's Gogol Bordello pioneered the "gypsy punk" sound. Hutz described this 2007 track as "the soundtrack to a Spaghetti Western about the Trans-Siberian railway."
- Jack Johnson—"Good People" - World-class surfer, filmmaker, and international music star, Jack Johnson has dedicated himself to environmental causes, including educational initiatives and promoting eco-friendly touring in the music industry.
- Jack Johnson—"Sitting Waiting Wishing" - World-class surfer, filmmaker, and international music star, Jack Johnson has dedicated himself to environmental causes, including educational initiatives and promoting eco-friendly touring in the music industry.
- Joanna Newsom—"Sprout And The Bean" - Idiosyncratic folk rocker Joanna Newsom deploys her harp to great effect on this track from 2004's The Milk Eyed Mender.
- Johnny Cash—"Delia's Gone" - Legendary country singer Johnny Cash revisited some of the gems in his catalog on 1994's now-classic American Recordings.
- Johnny Cash—"God's Gonna Cut You Down" - This Johnny Cash video, which won a 2008 Grammy for Best Short Form Music Video, features an epic cast of celebrities: Iggy Pop, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Kate Moss, Keith Richards, Johnny Depp, Sheryl Crow, Owen Wilson, and many more.
- Johnny Cash—"Hurt" - Legendary country singer Johnny Cash revisited some of the gems in his catalog on 1994's now-classic American Recordings.
- Julieta Venegas—"Eres Para Mi" - Mexican singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Julieta Venegas is one of the biggest artists in Latin America. She's poppy enough to appeal to the masses and alternative enough to please the critics.
- Julieta Venegas—"Me Voy" - Grammy-winning Mexican singer Julieta Venegas grew up in Tijuana but made her name on Mexico City's indie rock scene in the 1990s.
- K'naan Ft. Chubb Rock—"ABC's" - K'naan grew up in warn-torn Somalia and escaped to Harlem, New York and then Canada as a teenager. This track, from his 2009 sophomore release, features old-school hip-hop artist Chubb Rock and adds a personal touch to challenges African people face.
- K'Naan—"Great Depression" - Somali-Canadian rapper K'Naan confronts today's tough issues with this video featuring memorable political, natural, and personal imagery.
- King Chango—"Melting Pot" - Fronted by Venezuelan Andrew Blanco, New York-based King Chango is a funky melting pot of people and musical styles. This track is taken from the group's self-titled 1996 debut.
- Lenine Ft. Julieta Venegas—"Miedo" - Brazilian musician and songwriter Lenine teams up with one of Latin America's biggest pop stars, Julieta Venegas, in this live duet.
- Los De Abajo—"El Pepepez" - Los de Abajo was formed in Mexico City in 1992 and named for the novel by Mariano Azuela, which tells the story of the Mexican revolution through the eyes of the working class, and their music displays that same political spirit.
- Mana—"Mariposa Traicionera" - Mana, from Guadalajara, Mexico, have played together almost three decades and have sold over 22 million albums worldwide. "Mariposa Traicionera" was the group's first song to reach the number-one spot on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart.
- Matisyahu—"King Without a Crown" - Hasidic reggae sensation Matisyahu combines Jewish mysticism with a vintage roots reggae sound.
- Michael Franti & Spearhead—"Hello Bonjour" - Since 1994 American poet and musician Michael Franti has fronted Spearhead, a loose ensemble that combines jazz, hip-hop, and international sounds with politically charged lyrics.
- Michael Franti—"I Know I'm Not Alone" - Since 1994 American poet and musician Michael Franti has fronted Spearhead, a loose ensemble that combines jazz, hip-hop, and international sounds with politically charged lyrics. This track is from his 2006 release Yell Fire!
- N.A.S.A.—"Money" - N.A.S.A. consists of musicians Squeak E. Clean and DJ Zegon, whose music draws from Brazilian funk. "Money" features David Byrne, Chuck D, Ras Congo, Seu Jorge, and Z-Trip, and art from Shepard Fairey, who designed Obama's famous campaign poster.
- Nelly Furtado—"Manos Al Aire" - A Canadian with Portuguese roots, Furtado has had previous success with Spanish-sung tracks, notably her 2002 single with Colombian superstar Juanes, "Fotografia."
- Nortec Collective—"Tijuana Bass" - Nortec Collective is a loose group of DJs and producers from Tijuana, Mexico, who combine norteño and techno music. Their unique fusion captured the world's attention with their 2001 debut.
- Nortec Collective—"Tijuana Sound Machine" - The Mexican electronica outfit Nortec Collective put DJs Bostitch and Fussible out front in this campy '80s retro send up.
- Old Crow Medicine Show—"Down Home Girl" - Old Crow Medicine Show has broke onto the Americana-bluegrass scene appealing to traditionalists and hipsters alike.
- Old Crow Medicine Show—"I Hear Them All" - In this video filmed in New Orleans Old Crow Medicine Show draws attention to the people and neighborhoods affected by Hurricane Katrina.
- Ozomatli—"Can't Stop" - Ozomatli fuses Latin music, reggae, jazz, and hip-hop to create a sound that reflects the diversity of their hometown, Los Angeles. Their first big break came in 1998 when Carlos Santana offered them the chance to open for him on tour.
- Pacifika—"Me Cai" - Pacifika is a Canadian group that shows how much musicians are crossing cultural and geographic borders to make music. In this video the group, led by Peruvian-born singer Silvana Kane, showcases their Latin fusion sound.
- Regina Spektor—"Better" - Born in Russia, singer-songwriter Regina Spektor first made her name in New York's anti-folk scene in the late '90s, and has become an internet sensation in the last decade. This 2007 single first appeared on her 2006 album Begin to Hope.
- Rodrigo Y Gabriela—"Diablo Rojo" - Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero met while playing in a thrash metal band in Mexico. They moved together to Dublin, Ireland and have achieved international success playing blistering guitar licks on Spanish guitars.
- Sergio Mendes, Black Eyed Peas—"Mas Que Nada" - Brazilian composer Sergio Mendes has been making international hits since the 1960s. In 2006 he teamed up with the Black Eyed Peas to record a new version of one of his bossa nova classics.
- Sharon Jones & Dap-Kings—"100 Days, 100 Nights" - In the late 90's, after a stint as a corrections officer at Rikers Island prison, Sharon Jones began working with musicians who would later make up her current backing band, the Dap-Kings. Fitting their sound, this video was shot on two vintage cameras.
- Thievery Corporation—"Shadows Of Ourselves" - Washington, DC duo Thievery Corporation team up with chanteuse Lou Lou on this dubby electronica classic from 2000's The Mirror Conspiracy.
- Thievery Corporation—"Warning Shots" - Washington, DC duo Thievery Corporation team up with rapper Sleepy Wonder and Jamaican deejay Gunjan on this trippy, dubby track from their 2005 release Cosmic Game.
- Tom Waits—"God's Away On Business" - American icon Tom Waits reprises his carnivalesque signature sound on this track from his 2002 release Blood Money.
- Tom Waits—"Lie To Me" - American icon Tom Waits rocks his way through this syncopated raver from the 2006 collection Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards.
- Toubab Krewe—"Buncombe to Badala" - Toubab Krewe is a group of childhood friends from North Carolina who have studied extensively West African music and traditional instruments such as the kora. This video documents their trip from Buncombe County, North Carolina to Mali's Badala.
- U2 & Green Day—"The Saints Are Coming" - U2 and Green Day teamed up in 2006 to record this track in response to the destruction Hurricane Katrina raged on New Orleans. Proceeds from the single went to a charity to help bring music and instruments back to the city.
- Vanessa Da Mata Ft. Ben Harper—"Boa Sorte" - Brazilian singer and composer Vanessa Da Mata teams up with Ben Harper on this soulful 2007 release.
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