Latest Podcasts

Cal Jader welcomes Russ Slater from the Sounds and Colours website for a musical takeover with some gems from Colombia, Brazil, Chile and Argentina. An across the board selection with the psych-rock meets Afro-Colombian rhythms of Los Pirañas, Brazilian Afrobeat from Criolo and Bixiga 70, MPB from Passo Torto, a new track from the latest Fauna album on ZZK records, alongside some experimental folk, pop, electro and rock, plus a new track from the brilliant new Ana Tijoux album.

WAKING UP IN SEATLE, FALLING ASLEEP IN THE URALS

Ah the wonders of live www broadcasting. Unconstrained by pesky time zones, the STOP MAKING SENSE show provides the perfect soundtrack for breakfast on the West Coast of the States while simultaneously lullaby-ing Snow Queens in Russia. And of course keeping London bubbling over afternoon tea and crumpets... Could radio friendly Time Lord MADERA VERDE be the new musical Dr Who?

New music for the New Year, as DJ Ritu unleashes the latest crop of CDs from across the globe, and re-visits some of 2011's guests!! Featuring music from Baloji, Sambasunda, Amalia Rodrigues, Ibrahim Maalouf and more.

For their premiere on SOAS Radio, Healer Selecta (Raison D'Etre/Dustaphonics) & El Nino (LadyLuck) are very pleased to welcome their special Guest: Graham Lambert (Specialized/ the Specials 2) Graham is part of this music compilation project for The UK Teenager Cancer Trust, 20 great British bands have been asked to do a fresh version of a song done in the 80's by the cult English ska band The Specials. Meanwhile Healer Selecta & El Nino are sharing some ace original vinyl 45s from their personal eclectic International feel good Vintage Music collection. Episode one is of course a very short journey through authentic 60s Surf, 60s Ska, 70s Reggae, 50s Rhythm & Blues, 60s Jazz, 60s Latin boogaloo, 70s rare groove, 60s Soul, 60s Cumbia, 50s Rockabilly. Music is a vast Ocean, they will supply mo' vintage music in the Next episodes, 60s afro beat, Ethnic African music, Blues, Zideco, batucada, mo' jazz, mo'soul, mo' butthakers, mo feel good vibe. Stay tunes- Be Involved!

Radio plays... that's literary right?

Working from a script penned in 1945 the SOAS Literary Society is proud to offer for your listening pleasure, their all new recording of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot in The Case of the Careless Client. The Belgian detective finds himself once more embroiled in mystery and murder when a body is found in a hotel room. Investigation leads to suspicion of all involved and international intrigue!

Stay tuned for future Lit-Soc adaptations, but above all we hope that you will enjoy.

First installment of 2012, Ghetto Lounge continues to search the very best in Soul, Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Latin and Afrobeat from all over the world. Enjoy the mix of Gilles Peterson, Seeds Of Creation, Gilberto Gil, Soil & Pimp Sessions and more.

Indigenous Australian, Frank Yamma, guested on this A World In London. Playing tracks from his excellent CD, ‘Countryman’, Frank offers a rare insight into the lives and culture of the Pitjantjara people.