Fighting Crime with Culture

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Rio de Janeiro is attempting to clean up its violent slums before the 2016 Olympics. Officials there are turning to a musical crime-fighting tool: Afroreggae. On today's show, a look at how Afroreggae is providing an alternative to drugs and gang life. Also: Brooklyn-based cross-cultural outfit Las Rubias del Norte share their latest album, Ziguala with a live performance.

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