Fela Sowande discusses his career, music, and compares African culture and music to Western culture and music. Includes two songs that are sung by tenor Max Worthley. Includes a clip of a Nigerian Youth song. Includes performance by a Nigerian skiffle band. Sowande was inspired by [Anthony Gregascoigne], an English poet he met in England.

Fela Sowande discusses his career, Nigerian music, and compares African culture and Western culture. Includes clips of musical performances by Highlife musicians and orchestra. Music: A clip of high-life music, "Folk Symphony for Full Orchestra."

Fela Sowande discusses his career, different types of Nigerian and African music, the Yoruba people, and religion. Includes clips of an African Yoruba pagan hymn "Oyigiyigi," a Christian version of that hymn, and an organ version of that hymn. Includes Sowande's song "Roll de Ol' Chariot." Quotes a poem by [Anthony Gregascoigne], an English poet he met in England.

Chilean folk songs have been removed due to copyright restrictions: "If We Are Americans;" a flute song for the harvest celebration; the song "Jacinto Cenobio;" song ["Winos Poinas"]; a Mexican flute song; the song "La Fiesta De San Benito;" the song "La Pulque;" and the song "El Condor Pasa." but are discussed within the program.

Sila Godoy, the guitar virtuoso from Paraguay, shares a bit of his process, with the help of interpreter Raul Armand.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs learns about the musical traditions of South India with dancer Shanta Rao. She is accompanied by musicians Mr. Natarajan and Mr. Krishnappa.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs interviews Jeremy Taylor, Andrew Tracey, and Paul Tracey at Langham Hotel while on a trip to Johannesburg, South Africa.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

During a visit to the Old Town School of Folk Music, musician Tadashi Tad Hidaka discusses Japanese folk songs. Includes a rice planting folk song, a mining song, and several farewell songs.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

The American pianist and conductor talks about his cultural exchange visit to China as depicted in the documentary, From Mao to Mozart. Studs plays some recordings of Chinese music from his own trip to China.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations