Celebrating the World Cup Through Music

As the excitement surrounding the World Cup final builds, there’s a unique celebration of the universality of football through music. Host Bobby Carter presents a special feature that showcases artists from countries with recent World Cup wins: France, Germany, and Argentina.

The show highlights electronic music talent Air from France, acclaimed classical pianist Igor Levit representing Germany, and Argentina’s celebrated rocker Fito Páez. These artists have each performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series, offering a rich tapestry of international sounds.

Listeners can tune into Tiny Desk Radio on local NPR stations for this musical journey. It’s a curated blend that celebrates both football and music — two expressions of cultural identity.

Tiny Desk Radio’s production team includes Walter Ray Watson and Noah Caldwell. Editorial oversight is provided by Lars Gotrich. The executive production is handled by Suraya Mohamed, and Sonali Mehta serves as the executive director of NPR Music. Neil Tevault is in charge of technical direction, ensuring high-quality sound for the listeners. The theme music is composed by Kaelin Ellis.

The mix of sports and music, particularly from World Cup-winning countries, offers a vibrant celebration, showcasing how the universal language of music can intertwine with the global passion for football.