Global Grooves

Follow us on IG and Facebook @GlobalGroovesRadio, and visit our website GlobalGroovesRadio.com to sign up for our e-newsletter so that you don't miss a beat!Global Grooves airs on the first Thursday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm PT on 99.1FM KLBP, airing from Loooong Beach, CA. Visit KLBP.org to stream the station from anywhere. Episodes are then released the following day as a podcast on all major podcast platforms.

Follow us on IG and Facebook @GlobalGroovesRadio, and visit our website GlobalGroovesRadio.com to sign up for our e-newsletter so that you don't miss a beat!Global Grooves airs on the first Thursday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm PT on 99.1FM KLBP, airing from Loooong Beach, CA. Visit KLBP.org to stream the station from anywhere. Episodes are then released the following day as a podcast on all major podcast platforms.

The theme for episode 12 of season 2 is Improvisation and Galactivation. Long Beach's very own musical duo The Galactivators sit down to chat about their song writing process and the power of improvisation. We select six songs from various artists who also thrive off of improvisation, and our conversation is far reaching and in depth, from covering concepts of music theory to the neurological impacts of improvisation.  Our conversation is so long that we have broken it into a two part series. Join us today as we travel around  half of the world (and again next week as we travel the other half) and marvel at the mystical music of improvisation.Follow us on IG and Facebook @GlobalGroovesRadio, and visit our website GlobalGroovesRadio.com to sign up for our e-newsletter so that you don't miss a beat!Global Grooves airs on the first Thursday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm PT on 99.1FM KLBP, airing from Loooong Beach, CA. Visit KLBP.org to stream the station from anywhere. Episodes are then released the following day as a podcast on all major podcast platforms.

The theme for episode 11 of season 2 is Cinematic Songs. We select six songs from various films and TV shows, songs that had that magical touch to enhance the emotions on the screen and embed those moments forever in our memories. Join us as we travel around the world and marvel at the perfect marriage of song and cinema.Follow us on IG and Facebook @GlobalGroovesRadio, and visit our website GlobalGroovesRadio.com to sign up for our e-newsletter so that you don't miss a beat!Global Grooves airs on the first Thursday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm PT on 99.1FM KLBP, airing from Loooong Beach, CA. Visit KLBP.org to stream the station from anywhere. Episodes are then released the following day as a podcast on all major podcast platforms.

The theme for episode 10 of season 2 is Healing. We are in the middle of Spring, which is a season for rebirth and healing in nature, and music can similarly play an important role in our own healing processes as humans. Join us as we explore six songs from around the world and discuss the various insights they provide on all aspects of the healing process.Follow us on IG and Facebook @GlobalGroovesRadio, and visit our website GlobalGroovesRadio.com to sign up for our e-newsletter so that you don't miss a beat!Global Grooves airs on the first Thursday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm PT on 99.1FM KLBP, airing from Loooong Beach, CA. Visit KLBP.org to stream the station from anywhere. Episodes are then released the following day as a podcast on all major podcast platforms.

The theme for episode 9 of season 2 is Moving On. Whether you are moving on from a relationship, a job, a city, or just a rough patch in life, music can offer us comfort, guidance, and wisdom on our journey. Join us as we explore six songs from around the world and the different perspectives they provide on the universal experience of moving on.Follow us on IG and Facebook @GlobalGroovesRadio, and visit our website GlobalGroovesRadio.com to sign up for our e-newsletter so that you don't miss a beat!Global Grooves airs on the first Thursday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm PT on 99.1FM KLBP, airing from Loooong Beach, CA. Visit KLBP.org to stream the station from anywhere. Episodes are then released the following day as a podcast on all major podcast platforms.

The theme for episode 8 of season 2 is 'March Madness.' Two new guest panelists, Ziba and CJ, join host Nick to explore songs about insanity and going mad. We are interested in what separates the sane from the insane, what causes people to lose their minds, what does madness actually look or feel like, and what do different artists from around the world have to say about this topic? 4:13(Strawberry Ann) Switzerland by Braid (USA | North America)12:50Frontier Psychiatrist by The Avalanches (Australia | Oceania)21:19Safari (feat. Giuliano Sangiorgi) by Jovanotti (Italy | Europe)31:05Rompecabezas by Aterciopelados (Colombia | South America)40:35Where is My Mind? by Tkay Maidza (Zimbabwe | Africa)48:22Unravel by TK from Ling Tosite Sigure (Japan | Asia)56:57Panelist PicksFollow us on IG and Facebook @GlobalGroovesRadio, and visit our website GlobalGroovesRadio.com to sign up for our e-newsletter so that you don't miss a beat!Global Grooves airs on the first Thursday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm PT on 99.1FM KLBP, airing from Loooong Beach, CA. Visit KLBP.org to stream the station from anywhere. Episodes are then released the following day as a podcast on all major podcast platforms.

The theme for episode 7 of season 2 is 'The Engagement Episode.' Host Nick Marks (me!) and frequent guest panelist Debbie Santos are going to get married! In this episode, we dedicate songs of love to one another and discuss how each one connects to our relationship. We are thrilled to celebrate our big milestone on the airwaves with all of you, and we hope you enjoy all the feels as we travel the world fueled by love. Thank you for joining us on our global journey.Follow us on IG, Facebook, and YouTube @GlobalGroovesRadio, and visit our website GlobalGroovesRadio.com to sign up for our e-newsletter so that you don't miss a beat! You can also check out our curated playlists (without the commentary) on Spotify.Global Grooves airs on the first Thursday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm PT on 99.1FM KLBP, airing from Loooong Beach, CA. Visit KLBP.org to stream the station from anywhere. Episodes are then released the following day as a podcast on all major podcast platforms.

The theme for episode 6 of season 2 is 'New Year New Rules.' The new year is an ideal time to try new things, and that's just what we're doing. In this episode, you'll hear all six songs together, and then our entire discussion afterwards. Also, the songs you hear will not have been chosen for a theme. Instead, our panel will attempt to identify a theme after having selected the songs. Guest panelists Nate and Debbie join our host, Nick, in this experimental episode. The result is an eclectic, wide-ranging playlist that feeds into an interesting, open-ended conversation. Thank you for joining us on our global journey.3:56 It's Time to Wake Up 2023 by La Femme (France | Europe)10:44 Yume Utsutsu by Lamp (Japan | Asia)15:50 Lost and Stray by Figueroa (Brazil | South America)20:17 Radium by Four Stroke Baron (USA | North America)27:28 State of the Art by Gotye (Australia | Oceania)32:51 Theory by Carlo Mombelli (feat. Siya Makuzeni, Marcus Wyatt, & Justin Badenhorst) (South Africa | Africa)40:54 Panelist Discussion56:56 Panelist PicksFollow us on IG, Facebook, and YouTube @GlobalGroovesRadio, and visit our website GlobalGroovesRadio.com to sign up for our e-newsletter so that you don't miss a beat! You can also check out our curated playlists (without the commentary) on Spotify.Global Grooves airs on the first Thursday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm PT on 99.1FM KLBP, airing from Loooong Beach, CA. Visit KLBP.org to stream the station from anywhere. Episodes are then released the following day as a podcast on all major podcast platforms.

The theme for episode 5 of season 2 is 'Tunes for 2022.' Music has a way of capturing and reflecting society at large, and it can be a valuable tool in helping us process and make sense of the times we're living through. And that's precisely what we're attempting here. Guest panelists Rachel and Andrea join our host, Nick, for a discussion on songs that represent the major global trends in 2022 (even if the song predates 2022) . Our conversation takes us around the world with some emotional and inspirational stops along the way.3:04 Rise Up by Andra Day (USA | North America)12:32 Baraye by Shervin Hajiaghapour21:01 Tierra by Bomba Estéreo30:40 Sign of the Times by Harry Styles40:36 This World by Bret McKenzie49:45 Higher by Tems57:41 Panelist PicksFollow us on IG, Facebook, and YouTube @GlobalGroovesRadio, and visit our website GlobalGroovesRadio.com to sign up for our e-newsletter so that you don't miss a beat! You can also check out our curated playlists (without the commentary) on Spotify.Global Grooves airs on the first Thursday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm PT on 99.1FM KLBP, airing from Loooong Beach, CA. Visit KLBP.org to stream the station from anywhere. Episodes are then released the following day as a podcast on all major podcast platforms.

The theme for episode 4 of season 2 is 'Music and Meditation.' It is the first week of November, meaning a hectic holiday season is upon us. While this time of year is often joyous, it can also be stressful or perhaps even anxiety-inducing, which is why we wanted to take some time to talk about meditation and the importance of finding the time to center yourself even in the midst of a busy schedule. Guest panelists Amanda and Audrey join our guest host Debbie for a discussion on the relationship between music and mediation. Our conversation takes us around the world with some very relaxing stops along the way.3:40 Healing by Sampa the Great (Zambia | Africa)10:37 Meditacao by Charlie Byrd (Brazil | South America)18:12 (Im Nin'alu) אם ננעלו by Ofra Haza (Israel | Asia)28:02 Process by Beautiful Chorus (USA | North America)37:55 Lovelovelove by Flea (Australia | Oceania)46:10 Voor de Dageraad by Atmøsphäre and Post Apocalyptic56:38 Panelist PicksFollow us on IG, Facebook, and YouTube @GlobalGroovesRadio, and visit our website GlobalGroovesRadio.com to sign up for our e-newsletter so that you don't miss a beat! You can also check out our curated playlists (without the commentary) on Spotify.Global Grooves airs on the first Thursday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm PT on 99.1FM KLBP, airing from Loooong Beach, CA. Visit KLBP.org to stream the station from anywhere. Episodes are then released the following day as a podcast on all major podcast platforms.

The theme for episode 3 of season 2 is 'That '70s Song.' Our shows regularly feature songs from various decades - and sometimes even various centuries - so we thought it would be fun to take a snapshot of one decade in this show, and the prolific 1970s seemed as good of a time as any to zoom in on. Guest panelists Ron and Nate join our host, Nick, for a discussion on songs released in the 1970s. Our conversation takes us around the world with some surprising stops along the way.Follow us on IG, Facebook, and YouTube @GlobalGroovesRadio, and visit our website GlobalGroovesRadio.com to sign up for our e-newsletter so that you can stay fully up-to-date with all of our big plans ahead! You can also check out our curated playlists (without the commentary) on Spotify.Global Grooves airs on the first Thursday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm PT on 99.1FM KLBP, airing from Loooong Beach, CA. Visit KLBP.org to stream the station from anywhere. Episodes are then released the following day as a podcast on all major podcast platforms.

 The theme for episode 2 of season 2 is 'Brief But Beautiful.' Many artists face pressure to make their songs ‘radio friendly,' and one result of that is the homogenization of the length of songs. Songs you hear on the radio are right around a 3:30 average length. However, we are going to take a look at artists who ignore radio standards. Guest panelists Raychel and Koby join our host, Nick, for a discussion on songs that clock in under 2:30 (and some are even under 1:00). Our conversation takes us around the world with some very interesting stops along the way.Follow us on IG, Facebook, and YouTube @GlobalGroovesRadio, and visit our website GlobalGroovesRadio.com to sign up for our e-newsletter so that you can stay fully up-to-date with all of our big plans ahead! You can also check out our curated playlists (without the commentary) on Spotify.Global Grooves airs on the first Thursday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm PT on 99.1FM KLBP, airing from Loooong Beach, CA. Visit KLBP.org to stream the station from anywhere. Episodes are then released the following day as a podcast on all major podcast platforms.3:07Prá Onde Vai Você by Lô Borges (Brazil | South America)8:00Calibre by Lô Borges (Brazil | South America)11:47Fantasy by Ali Farka Touré and Toumani Diabaté (Mali | Africa)19:06Cracking by Crumb (USA | North America)28:54Prelude Opus 28 No. 1 in C major by Frédéric Chopin (performed by Martha Argerich) (Poland | Europe)34:58Paku Te La by Te Vaka (Samoa & other Polynesian islands | Oceania)42:24Everybody Wants to Love You by Japanese Breakfast (South Korea | Asia)54:31Panelist Picks

The theme for episode 1 of season 2 is 'Grand Entrances.' It's a fitting theme because we are also making our grand entrance to the radio world! We air live on the first Thursday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm PT on 99.1FM KLBP, airing from Loooong Beach, CA.  Episodes are then released the following day as a podcast on all major podcast platforms.Enjoy the wide variety of music on display in this episode - we got funk, rock, and classical packed into this episode, along with a few tracks that may very well trigger some nostalgia.Follow us on IG, Facebook, and YouTube @GlobalGroovesRadio, and visit our website GlobalGroovesRadio.com to sign up for our e-newsletter so that you can stay fully up-to-date with all of our big plans ahead!

Season 2 will premiere Thursday, August 4th, airing on 99.1 KLBP (streaming on KLBP.org) from 5:00-6:00pm (Pacific Standard Time). The episode will be available on podcast platforms the following day - Friday, August 5th.Episodes will continue to air on the radio on the first Thursday of every month and will then be released as a podcast the day after on Friday.Our new season will also feature a new format. Two guest panelists will join Nick for each episode, and all six songs from around the world will be featured in each episode (series will no longer be spread across three episodes). Additionally, the entirety of each song will be played in each episode. As such, episodes will now be in an hour long format.Thanks for traveling the world with us, and be sure to catch our upcoming Season 2 premiere!

The theme for our 4th series is 'Daydreaming.' In our third and final episode for this series, we visit Ethiopia and Australia.Enjoy all the feels with us as we get carried away by some windswept jazz (yes, windswept jazz) and a heartfelt synth-heavy track.Also, this episode will conclude our 1st season. For season 2, we will be transitioning to a radio show with a slightly altered format - hour long episodes that include all six of our picks. The episodes will still be released as podcasts. Follow us on IG, Facebook, and YouTube @GlobalGroovesRadio, and visit our website GlobalGroovesRadio.com to sign up for our e-newsletter so that you can stay fully up-to-date with all of our big changes ahead!

The theme for our 4th series is 'Daydreaming.' In our second episode for this series, we visit the United States and England.Tune in and drift away with us as we let our imaginations run wild, guided by the power of some groovy, entrancing tunes.Follow us on IG @GlobalGroovesRadio and tune in next time to find out where our daydreams take us next!

The theme for our 4th series is 'Daydreaming.' In our first episode for this series, we visit Brazil and Japan.Tune in and contemplate along with us how music can inspire our imaginations to wander and get lost in a daydream.Follow us on IG @GlobalGroovesPodcast and tune in next time to find out where our space-themed adventure takes us next!

The theme for our 3rd series is 'Space Jams.' In our third and final episode for this series, we visit Australia and Nigeria.Join us as we examine how outer space can profoundly impact both the lyrics of a song and the rhythm of a song in fascinating ways.Follow us on IG @GlobalGroovesPodcast and tune in next time to find out where our space-themed adventure takes us next!

The theme for our 3rd series is 'Space Jams.' In our second episode for this series, we visit Austria and the Philippines.Join us as we contemplate varying and surprising ways that outer space can be associated with music.Follow us on IG @GlobalGroovesPodcast and tune in next time to find out where our space-themed adventure takes us next!

The theme for our 3rd series is 'Space Jams.' In our first episode for this series, we visit the USA and Brazil.Tune in and discover along with us how space can influence artists in profound and different ways.Follow us on IG @GlobalGroovesPodcast and tune in next time to find out where our space-themed adventure takes us next!

Our theme for April, 2021 is 'Cover Songs.' In our third and final episode for this series, we visit India and Benin.Tune in to hear us dig into the interesting approaches each of our artists take in order to transform their cover song into a new, unique style.Follow us on IG @GlobalGroovesPodcast and tune in next month to find out which new theme we explore as we set forth to travel the world again in May!

Our theme for April, 2021 is 'Cover Songs.' In our second episode for this series, we visit England and Brazil.Tune in to hear us dig into the interesting approaches each of our artists take in order to transform their cover song into a new, unique style.Follow us on IG @GlobalGroovesPodcast and tune in next week to find out which continents we visit next and which grooves we find to fit into our theme!

Our theme for April, 2021 is 'Cover Songs.' In our first episode for this series, we just so happen to return to the same two countries as our most recent episode: Australia and the USA.Tune in to hear us dig into the interesting approaches each artist takes in order to transform their cover song into a new, unique style.Follow us on IG @GlobalGroovesPodcast and tune in next week to find out which continents we visit next and which grooves we find to fit into our theme!

Our theme for March, 2021 is 'Spoken Lyrics.' In our third episode, we discuss two songs that both feature a powerful message and fit into this theme - one from Oceania, and one from North America.Follow us on IG @GlobalGroovesPodcast and tune in next month as we explore a new selection of songs that fit into a new theme!

Our theme for March, 2021 is 'Spoken Lyrics.' In our second episode, we discuss two guitar-based songs that both fit into this theme - one from Europe, and one from Africa.Our European selection is 'In a Manner of Speaking' by Nouvelle Vague (France).Our African selection is 'Tenhert' by Tinariwen (Mali).Follow us on IG @GlobalGroovesPodcast and tune in next week, Friday March 19th, to find out which continents we visit next and which grooves we find to fit into our theme!

Our theme for March, 2021 is 'Spoken Lyrics.' In our first episode, we discuss two very different songs that both fit into this theme - one from South America, and one from Asia.Follow us on IG @GlobalGroovesPodcast and tune in next week to find out which continents we visit next and which grooves we find to fit into our theme!

Global Grooves is a music discovery podcast that showcases six songs from around the world every month, across three episodes.How it works is that the host chooses some sort of musical theme or prompt, and a panel of six music enthusiasts each select a song from a different continent that fits into the theme.Tune in and groove with us as we explore and discover and discuss a diverse collection of this thing that speaks to our shared humanity best: music.