Global Grooves
Each episode of Global Grooves embarks upon a musical journey around the world with the belief that music is the universal language that unites all humans. Host Nick Marks selects two guest panelists each episode to explore what's out there as we listen and react to six songs, one from each continent. The show airs on 99.1 FM KLBP/Long Beach and can also be found the day after on most podcast platforms. You can also find Global Grooves on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube @GlobalGroovesRadio.
Episodes
28 episodes
Improvisation and Galactivation, Part 1
The theme for episode 12 of season 2 is Improvisation and Galactivation. Long Beach's very own musical duo The Galactivators sit down to chat about their song writing process and the power of improvisation. We select six songs from various arti...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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55:36
Cinematic Songs S02 EBU
The theme for episode 11 of season 2 is Cinematic Songs. We select six songs from various films and TV shows, songs that had that magical touch to enhance the emotions on the screen and embed those moments forever in our memories. Join us as we...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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58:51
The Healing Process Playlist
The theme for episode 10 of season 2 is Healing. We are in the middle of Spring, which is a season for rebirth and healing in nature, and music can similarly play an important role in our own healing processes as humans. Join us as we explore s...
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58:59
Music on Moving On
The theme for episode 9 of season 2 is Moving On. Whether you are moving on from a relationship, a job, a city, or just a rough patch in life, music can offer us comfort, guidance, and wisdom on our journey. Join us as we explore six songs from...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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59:07
March Madness
The theme for episode 8 of season 2 is 'March Madness.' Two new guest panelists, Ziba and CJ, join host Nick to explore songs about insanity and going mad. We are interested in what separates the sane from the insane, what causes people to lose...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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59:28
The Engagement Episode
The theme for episode 7 of season 2 is 'The Engagement Episode.' Host Nick Marks (me!) and frequent guest panelist Debbie Santos are going to get married! In this episode, we dedicate songs of love to one another and discuss how each one connec...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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59:25
New Year New Rules
The theme for episode 6 of season 2 is 'New Year New Rules.' The new year is an ideal time to try new things, and that's just what we're doing. In this episode, you'll hear all six songs together, and then our entire discussion afterwards. Also...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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59:19
Tunes for 2022
The theme for episode 5 of season 2 is 'Tunes for 2022.' Music has a way of capturing and reflecting society at large, and it can be a valuable tool in helping us process and make sense of the times we're living through. And that's precisely wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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59:28
Music and Meditation
The theme for episode 4 of season 2 is 'Music and Meditation.' It is the first week of November, meaning a hectic holiday season is upon us. While this time of year is often joyous, it can also be stressful or perhaps even anxiety-inducing, whi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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59:20
That '70s Song
The theme for episode 3 of season 2 is 'That '70s Song.' Our shows regularly feature songs from various decades - and sometimes even various centuries - so we thought it would be fun to take a snapshot of one decade in this show, and the prolif...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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59:26
Brief But Beautiful
The theme for episode 2 of season 2 is 'Brief But Beautiful.' Many artists face pressure to make their songs ‘radio friendly,’ and one result of that is the homogenization of the length of songs. Songs you hear on the radio are right arou...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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58:48
Grand Entrances
The theme for episode 1 of season 2 is 'Grand Entrances.' It's a fitting theme because we are also making our grand entrance to the radio world! We air live on the first Thursday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm PT on 99.1FM KLBP, airing from Lo...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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58:55
Global Grooves - Season 2 Trailer
Season 2 will premiere Thursday, August 4th, airing on 99.1 KLBP (streaming on KLBP.org) from 5:00-6:00pm (Pacific Standard Time). The episode will be available on podcast platforms the following day - Friday, August 5th.Episodes will c...
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Season 2
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0:30
Daydreaming: Africa & Oceania
The theme for our 4th series is 'Daydreaming.' In our third and final episode for this series, we visit Ethiopia and Australia.Enjoy all the feels with us as we get carried away by some windswept jazz (yes, windswept jazz) and a heartfe...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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23:58
Daydreaming: North America & Europe
The theme for our 4th series is 'Daydreaming.' In our second episode for this series, we visit the United States and England.Tune in and drift away with us as we let our imaginations run wild, guided by the power of some groovy, entranc...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:46
Daydreaming: South America & Asia
The theme for our 4th series is 'Daydreaming.' In our first episode for this series, we visit Brazil and Japan.Tune in and contemplate along with us how music can inspire our imaginations to wander and get lost in a daydream.Fol...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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22:31
Space Jams: Oceania & Africa
The theme for our 3rd series is 'Space Jams.' In our third and final episode for this series, we visit Australia and Nigeria.Join us as we examine how outer space can profoundly impact both the lyrics of a song and the rhythm of a song ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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33:57
Space Jams: Europe & Asia
The theme for our 3rd series is 'Space Jams.' In our second episode for this series, we visit Austria and the Philippines.Join us as we contemplate varying and surprising ways that outer space can be associated with music.Follow...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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29:59
Space Jams: North America & South America
The theme for our 3rd series is 'Space Jams.' In our first episode for this series, we visit the USA and Brazil.Tune in and discover along with us how space can influence artists in profound and different ways.Follow us on IG @G...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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29:11
Cover Songs: Asia & Africa
Our theme for April, 2021 is 'Cover Songs.' In our third and final episode for this series, we visit India and Benin.Tune in to hear us dig into the interesting approaches each of our artists take in order to transform their cover song ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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29:54
Cover Songs: Europe & South America
Our theme for April, 2021 is 'Cover Songs.' In our second episode for this series, we visit England and Brazil.Tune in to hear us dig into the interesting approaches each of our artists take in order to transform their cover song into a...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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25:58
Cover Songs: Oceania & North America
Our theme for April, 2021 is 'Cover Songs.' In our first episode for this series, we just so happen to return to the same two countries as our most recent episode: Australia and the USA.Tune in to hear us dig into the interesting approa...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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25:27
Spoken Lyrics: Oceania & North America
Our theme for March, 2021 is 'Spoken Lyrics.' In our third episode, we discuss two songs that both feature a powerful message and fit into this theme - one from Oceania, and one from North America.Follow us on IG @GlobalGroovesPodcast a...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:58