DJ Betto Arcos Shares His Musical Finds From The Panama Jazz Festival

By NPR Staff

The Caribbean-inflected ensemble The Beachers is among Betto Arcos’ picks from the Panama Jazz Festival.

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When he’s not a guest of weekends on All Things Considered, Betto Arcos is traveling the world discovering new music. On this episode, he returns from the Panama Jazz Festival to share songs representing the jazz, folk and calypso influences thriving in Panama’s local music scenes. Hear the conversation at the audio link, and listen to his picks below.

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The Beachers

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03Mosaico Calypso

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The Beachers

  • Song: Mosaico Calypso
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Gustavo Salamin

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13La Peninsula De Azuero

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Gustavo Salamin

  • Song: La Peninsula De Azuero
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Afrodisíaco

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01Viene de Panamá

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Afrodisíaco

  • Song: Viene de Panamá
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Violeta Green

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01The Joker

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  • Song: The Joker
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