ON ROTATION: The Radio Documentary | 01 - Joyce N'Sana, AfroBluHop, & redefining the essence of World Music

In an unpredictable world where Top 40 singles, One-Hit Wonders, and Viral Videos all co-exist, is there room for music to have real meaning? 

We explored the life and times of CJLO's very first On Rotation Artist Resident in the World Music category - Joyce N'Sana, in the form of a special radio documentary curated for the March 2nd edition of Champions of the Local Scene.

Now calling Montreal her home, this talented Congolese-Canadian AfroBlueHop power songstress shared with us her experiences growing up with music. Joyce also shared with us her influences, and ambitions, and the core message that she wishes to express with her sound. Our On Rotation Coordinator Joana Cumo (Je Suis TBA) joined us in conversation for that. 

As the music industry at large continues to change at rapid speed, is the true meaning of World Music beginning to sound distorted and perhaps getting out of touch with our reality? On the second half, we spoke to CJLO's World Music Director Kelly Belfo (Beat The World) as she helps us dissect piece by piece the current definition of a sound that's been long associated with traditional rhythms from the Global South. 

Click on the following links below as we take you a journey in exploring the heart and soul of World Music today, and click here to see the playlist of songs we played during the broadcast.