Tracks From Abroad
Tracks From Abroad amplifies diverse voices at the University of Toronto through international music and open-minded discussion. We feature weekly interviews with international students, U of T professors, and local artists to learn more about the multicultural city of Toronto, Canada. ”No country is too small, and someday, TFA will visit them all.”
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Saturday Dec 11, 2021
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
For this episode of TFA we go to Iran with Kiyan to talk about the Farsi language, Iranian tourism, and the best places in Toronto for Persian food. Kiyan’s music spans many genres, and we even fit in two Persian-Canadian artists, Hossein Behroozinia and Sina Bathaie.
TFA’s 8th episode is going to be a big one! The show will focus on Nigeria, marking our first visit to Africa. A highlight of the show is my interview with Shopé, a Nigerian-Canadian afro-beats artist who graduated from U of T before beginning his music career.
I want to thank my guests and listeners for your support and you can expect a new show every Friday through the new year and into 2022. Much love, Jesse
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
This week I interviewed my Spanish professor, Manuel, in his office here at U of T. We talked about Salvadoran rock, guerrilla warfare, and I got an interview with rising Latin artist Melly Queen who is based in Toronto. In the future I'll continue to interview local musicians and maybe get some field interviews at shows across the city. We'll see you next week for a show on Iran--all the best. -Jesse
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
In the fifth episode of Tracks From Abroad we have two guests at once (both French guys who live in my house). They talk about French protests, the OM soccer team, and they laugh at Canadians for being rule-followers. You can listen to our show on CIUT FM 89.5 or stream it at your leisure on Mixcloud/Spotify. So give the episode a listen, a share, and go eat a God damn croissant.
Saturday Nov 20, 2021
Saturday Nov 20, 2021
TFA is back and we're actually a radio show now! CIUT 89.5 FM is broadcasting our show from downtown Toronto Saturdays at 8am. You can always find the new shows here or on Spotify by searching Tracks From Abroad.
This week I talked with Bassel about coming from Lebanon to Canada for his PhD, and we found some fatiastic music to play as well. You can also support and grow the show by following TFA on instagram at instagram.com/tfa.radio.
Until next week- JM
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
This episode Ananmay gives us a rundown on India with a fantastic playlist featuring all genres. He’s certainly got the magic touch, and you can hear more of his sought-after playlists here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/ananmaysharan?si=74dc210ea32148ce
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Listen to the second episode of the show that's rocking the collective consciousness. It's TFA, bringing you Russian music with my friend, Vera.
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
The first episode of a recurring series featuring international University of Toronto students who share music from their corner of the world while discussing whatever comes to mind.