What is Music Voyager?:
Music Voyager is a world music television show which is making its debut in February of 2010 on PBS. Hosted by Jacob Edgar, an executive at Putumayo World Music and Cumbancha Records, the show takes the viewer to exotic locations to hear world music and meet the people who make it. Music Voyager can be seen on PBS stations in North America and on Nat Geo Music & Adventure Channel outside of North America. Check local listings for details.
Who is Jacob Edgar?:
Jacob Edgar is a major tastemaker on the world music scene. After spending over a decade as the head of A&R at Putumayo World Music, he founded his own world music record label, Cumbancha Records, home to such notable artists as Andy Palacio, The Idan Raichel Project, Rupa and the April Fishes, Dobet Gnahore, and more. Also an intrepid and seasoned traveler, Edgar is a natural choice as the host of such a show.
