Show Description:
The genre of “World Beat” was first coined by musician and DJ Dan Del Santo in 1983. He fused and created hybrids of pop music with afrobeat, popular Latin styles and calypso. On the World Beat Show on KMUD Agnes plays the many styles of African, Caribbean and Latin music with its love songs, cautionary tales, political lessons and cultural continuity. This is music for the heart, soul and body.
It is some of the greatest dance music on the planet. So put on your dancing shoes and dance!
Show Host:
Agnes Patak is a prominent community radio host at KMUD in Humboldt County, California, known for hosting Heart of the Earth, a Native American focused show airing Wednesday mornings, and The World Beat Show on Sundays, featuring global music. She's been with KMUD since 1987, sharing Indigenous stories, culture, and music, and is also a photographer involved with local events like Reggae on the River.