Cosmas Magaya was one of the masters of the Shona Mbira, the magical trance music of Zimbabwe.  Recorded in 2011, originally our 15th episode of NYC Radio Live, he sprinkled our conversation with musical examples and performances.  Cosmas was featured on the classic album the Soul of the Mbira (1978) in and played a big role in the research in the accompanying books as well.  He co-author a book called Mbira's Restless Dance with musicologist paul Berliner.  
This was one of the first NYC Radio Live Podcasts ever, we recorded in 2011

Mu Qian explores the music of China, Central Asia, and beyond

Live performances and in-depth conversations with extraordinary musicians, artists, writers, and thinkers from more than 40 countries. Hosted by David Ellenbogen and broadcast on WKCR 89.9 FM in New York City. Creator of the 24-hour Ragas Live Festival, which debuted as a broadcast on WKCR in 2012 and is now presented annually at Pioneer Works.