Bang Bang Bang De Qiao Men Sheng (梆梆梆的敲门声), hosted by DJ Qiu, showcases popular and underground contemporary Chinese music.
Wed, 2017-08-23 14:33
DJ Qiu interviewed three of the co-founders of Daikon* zine about their latest issue which is on the theme of 'solidarity'.
"We are a group of self-identifying South East/East Asian womxn living within a British context. We have created this zine as a platform for Asian voices that are so often...
MusicophiliaLatest: Tue, 2017-08-22 19:10
Musicophilia is inspired by the book by Oliver Sacks about people who for one reason or another have developed a deep love of music. In this show, you'll hear music from all ages and places that...
Tue, 2017-08-22 19:10
This week, Lia Lua is joined by Colectivo Futuro's Miguel Colmenares to talk about the huge variety of Venezuelan music ahead of Music Infinita: New Venezuelan Music Telajeta and Insólito UniVerso at the Jazz Cafe Wednesday 23rd August 2017. Tickets available...
Poly-RitmoLatest: Thu, 2017-08-17 16:51
Working in Soho record store, Sounds Of The Universe, and graduating with a music degree from SOAS, Polly brings her wide knowledge of music to the airwaves with the Poly-Ritmo show. Expect Latin and...
Thu, 2017-08-17 16:51
Chilled out and funky, the pilot episode of the Poly-Ritmo show features a selection of music from Latin and Brazilian greats such as Antonio Carlos Jobim and Cachao. Alongside these more well known artists, Polly features some more obscure tracks, such as Voyage Sous La Mer by French jazz band...
This show will showcase the best in dance-band Highlife, a sound that originated in Ghana and spread to a number of neighbouring countries. The popular sound cemented itself in the late 1950's as the...
Wed, 2017-08-16 11:10
This is a special hour-long HHH to mark my departure to Brazil. The show features bands from Nigeria and Ghana- the two most prolific countries in terms of Highlife music.. Most of these tracks are super rare and not all can be found on the internet! I hope you enjoy.
Tracklist
1. Sir Waziri...
Expressions urban cultures; we’ve got Punk and Hip-Hop and a spattering of other genres such as techno and grunge. Anything provocative and anything made in and inspired by the sometimes neglectful...
Thu, 2017-08-10 17:27
It's the final Wednesday live of the academic year 16/17, so I decided to bring you the some of the good punk and hip hop releases of 2017 so far to see you through till September.
Don't miss me and the other SOAS Radio DJs live at Five Miles on 24th August.
Estrons- Strobe Lights
Parquet...
In this monthly show, Madera Verde talks to luminaries currently shaping the World Music 2.0 musical landscape. A veteran of the UK club + festival scene and currently running his new venue LOUIE...
Tue, 2017-08-08 10:27
One of the many UK dance music luminaries to make the move to Berlin, ALEX STACEY runs the digital music distribution software company FAT DROP as well as the SKRUFIX record label. Hear what he has to say about living and working out there, celebrating 10 years of his company, and also selecting...
Thant Sin and Almira travel across Southeast Asia to bring to you a unique collection of popular songs with each episode focusing on one country from around the region, from the classics to the...
Sat, 2017-08-05 17:11
The last Wednesday live episode of the academic year with both Cường and Almira on SfSEA. Where we bring together a hotchpotch of musical tracks from past and future episodes.
Aired live 31/05/2017
https://www.facebook.com/SfSEA/
Khmer Jazz Fusion Band - Take Five
Midnight Runners -...
DJ Ritu, pioneering international turntablist & BBC Radio presenter, hosts/produces A World in London at SOAS Radio, University of London, and at Resonance 104.4FM. In the ‘90s she co-founded...
Fri, 2017-07-21 16:27
Malagasy singing icon Hanitra on this A World in London! Click here: https://soasradio.org/music/episodes/a-world-in-london-232-hanitra
It was a huge honour to welcome singer/songwriter Hanitra to AWIL and to be part of her debut performances in the UK. Hanitra is a legend in her native island of...
Radio GumboLatest: Fri, 2017-07-21 16:16
Radio Gumbo:
Radio Gumbo is a musical stew made with a melange of music from the tunefully diverse state of Louisiana, USA and surrounding areas. Now being served on SOAS Radio by musician and DJ...
Fri, 2017-07-21 16:16
The second episode of Radio Gumbo showcases music from Alabama in the 21st century. 
Every Wednesday the SOAS Radio team come together to play you their favourite tracks from all genres, eras, places - there's a new theme each week, so tune in for some early evening fun!
Sat, 2017-07-15 19:37
DJ Isuru plays some classic Asian Underground tracks, with new tracks by Renu and Nuphlo
Dedicated to Tony Thorpe
In his weekly show on SOAS Radio, Russ Jones plays a world beat mix up, covering everything from Cumbia to Soukous, gypsy , latin hip hop, reggaeton, dubstep, raverton, afro beats, vintage classics...
Fri, 2017-07-14 12:49
1. I Only Have Eyes For You, Ambassa feat. Nichola Richards. Ride The Samples. Wakeditown Records release 2.6.17
2. Er Ra, Alice Coltrane, World Spirituality Classics 1:The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda. Luakabop Records
3. Allah Halam (feat. Ali Farka...
MovimientosLatest: Mon, 2017-07-10 12:50
Movimientos showcases an alternative view of Latin American music and culture and explores the depths of the London/UK Latin and global music scene. DJ Cal Jader brings the tunes with an across the...
Mon, 2017-07-10 12:50
Cal Jader drops another fresh selection of freestyle latin beats with a few classics thrown in along the way. From Cumbia to Afro-Latin house, Hip Hop, Samba and Folklore digital sounds including brand new releases from Rio Mira, Populous, Sunlightsquare, La BOA & Borchi amongst...
Listen to Rhythm Passport on Air and travel through a music Schengen area where no
border control, fence or wall will halt the free movement of sound.
Rhythm Passport (www.rhythmpassport.com) is...
Mon, 2017-07-03 14:50
Rhythm Passport holders, SOAS radio listeners welcome back to the July episode of Rhythm Passport on Air. For the sixth instalment of our what’s-on guide to the London world music scene we’ve a guest of honour: Maïa Barouh, who will also be the main act of the Celebrating Tanabata event...
Nehera SoundsLatest: Fri, 2017-06-30 13:56
Nehera Sounds brings you music from across the globe from a new region, genre or featured artist. Every Episode will take a journey through music to hear the stories, histories, spiritual and...
Fri, 2017-06-30 13:56
Nehera Sounds brings you music from across the globe from a new region, genre or featured artist. Every Episode will take a journey through music to hear the stories, histories, spiritual and cultural influences behind the music we love. This episode will spotlightthe 79'rs Gang, a Mardi Gras...
Furniture Music is not simply background music. As Brian Eno said, it is a kind of music that allows any position in relation to it. Music you could slip in an out of. But also, music that shapes...
Mon, 2017-06-26 11:05
Internationally acclaimed British electronic musician and former student of Japanese at SOAS, University of London, Gold Panda is the special guest of Furniture Music Season 2 Finale.
Joining for a chat and a mix, expect some of his tracks as well as a selection of his favourites, from Japanese...
Dom ServiniLatest: Thu, 2017-06-15 10:47
Our newest resident DJ Dom Servini from Wah Wah 45s
Thu, 2017-06-15 10:47
Dom Servini stopped by SOAS Radio for a special two hour show. Tune in as he runs through an eclectic selection of new and forthcoming tropical/jazz/afro/electronic releases for the first hour. In the second hour he is joined by Afrobeat legend Dele Sosimi for a chat about his roots, Fela Kuti...
Encompassing the marabi, kwela and jive of mid-twentieth century urban South Africa, the Jazz- in- exile of the 1960s and 1970s, and the new wave of musicians in the twenty years of post-apartheid...
Mon, 2017-06-05 22:00
On a rare summer day in London, taking some time out from the recording Studio, The Bungalow Road Show welcomed Cape Town- based 3 piece pop band Beatenberg to SOAS Radio.
Matt, Robin and Ross told stories behind the songs from their album Hanging Gardens Of Beatenberg, collaborating with Baaba...
Guava BeatsLatest: Sun, 2017-05-14 15:31
Guava Beats showcases upbeat and remixed sounds from around the globe. From Bhangra to Balkan and everything in between, we spin both the obvious and the undiscovered, to reveal a new kind of sonic...
Sun, 2017-05-14 15:31
We're back galavanting around the world!
Hear the latest from Amadou&Mariam and an exclusive interview from Afriquoi.
Coordinate your steps with our King of Township Jive, West Nyoski and step back in time and in full vigour with Rita Pavone.
Keep your suggestions coming in and if you...
With an ever-growing popularity and profile, the Concert Series at SOAS has established itself as the place to go for some of the most interesting and varied multicultural music in London today, with...
Fri, 2017-05-12 19:43
Contemporary music from Crete
Singer, songwriter and song-collector, Kalia, presents contemporary music of her Cretan homeland. Her quartet comprises of Vassilis Chatzimakris on the Cretan lyra and mandolin, Nikos Ziarkas on Cretan laouto and electric guitar, and Theodoris Ziarkas on double...Wed, 2017-05-10 13:28
As we approach Sounds in Common vol. II, special investigator and Penya rabble-rouser Magnus PI has strung together a special minimix of shared influences with Afro-Brazillian dance-instigators Let Drum Beat - have a listen and just imagine what it's going to be like come 18 May at Total... 
Disco UnusualLatest: Fri, 2017-04-28 16:36
Music to make you feel happy, music to make you feel sad. A weekly show dedicated to bringing you choice morsels from a mix of sounds. Soul, synth grooves, more recent party music, and a whole lot...
Fri, 2017-04-28 16:36
Up this week is a selection of well-loved soul and synth-pop, going something like:
Grace Jones - Nightclubbing
Big In Japan - Suicide A Go-Go
Pigbag - Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag
Sandra Barry - Questions
Honey and The Bees - Love Addict
Aketi Ray - Mirror
Jacob Miller - Baby...
Our newest Jazz Show
Fri, 2017-03-31 15:35
This week, Kenny Cox and the Contemporary Jazz Quintet, late 60s/early 70s Detroit Jazz Combo.
Tracklist:
Number 4
Eclipse
Sojourn
Spellbound
Diahnn
Inner Beckoning
Tao
Noh Word
Musicians:
Blue Note Era:
Charles Moore T. Leon Henderson TS. Ron Brooks B. Danny Spencer D. Kenn Cox...
Drone, doom, psychedelic, free jazz, electronic, soul, hip hop and the occasional dirge-y mystical jam: If it's heavy, it's welcome. Take an hour and lean back with your headphones for an exploration...
Wed, 2017-03-08 12:44
Happy springtime heavy thinkers!
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Greetings - Hamza Al Din
Cities in dust - Siouxsie and the Banshees
Spring - Bill Callahan
Rebab and Female Singers: Gamelan from Central Java (track info is otherwise in Japanese, sorry I can't be more specific)
No woman - Whitney
Let there be light...
'Democratic South Africa is 20 years old. There are 11 official languages, a vast array of cultures and traditions and… the biggest market of electronic house music in the world! As a result, a...
Fri, 2017-02-03 13:08
Garden-Route based electronic music producer Jumping Back Slash brought his 'Afrotroniks, gqom romance, afrikan tekno, mshini soul music' to SOAS Radio whilst in the UK for the launch of his latest EP 'Slow Oceans' on Peckham based label Cotch International for a chat and to play a live set in the...
African, Latin and World beats presented by DJ Rita Ray.
Rita Ray is a club and radio DJ who plays the global musical spectrum. She played a big part in revitalising the African music scene in...
Fri, 2017-01-13 15:22
Malick Sidibe - the eye of modern Mali genius at capturing the mood evoking an era. He came into his own at a time of seismic change. a time when Africans were either revelling in newly gained freedom or looking forward to it. As Malick Sidibe said - music was the real revolution and great music...
Under-KLatest: Wed, 2016-12-21 15:02
Delve into the vastness that is Korean music. Under-K will take you into the depths of Korean underground music ranging from Hip Hop to Rock, Electro to RnB. So hop on and enjoy the ride.
Wed, 2016-12-21 15:02
Here it is episode 13.
This is not necessarily goodbye but it is the end of season 1.
Enjoy enjoy enjoy and a Merry Christmas.
Autumn Breeze - Jida Feat. Rachel Lim
BEAUTIFUL - The Solutions (솔루션스) feat Kei (of Lovelyz)
If U love me – Acourve (어쿠루브)
Like I Do -...
The last decade has seen an increase in vinyl sales as consumers look to connect with music through a tangible experience. This show focuses mainly on music that has been reissued and or compiled on...
Mon, 2016-11-28 14:55
Spinning Hourglass is back with a bang! Join Untuk DJ as he pays tribute to his former music editor Althea SullyCole by playing a selection of records he dug up in the States during the summer. Expect classic soul, funk and jazz with the odd reissue thrown in for good measure. This mix is a version...
DJ Isuru presents In depth interviews with key artists and pioneers of the Asian Underground and Bhangra scenes in the UK.
Fri, 2016-11-25 18:01
In 1998 Nation records released the seminal album Mindfilter by TJ Rehmi. DJ Isuru speaks to TJ Rehmi in detail about the making of this classic album, with a Track by Track analysis. Discussing his career, production methods and philosophy and the albums place in the Asian Underground...
Gugak SoundsLatest: Mon, 2016-11-21 14:35
안녕하세요, my name is Dami, and I'm a SOAS music student specialising in Korean music.
The programme I'm presenting is part of a series that will encourage and inform people who don't know...
Mon, 2016-11-21 14:35
This show is based on the shaman music of Korea's famous island Jeju. I will be focusing on Shamanism in Korea as a profession as well as playing Shamanistic music from this region. This is to tie with the upcoming SOAS concert where we will have a live Jeju Kut performance taking place at SOAS...
Rich Mix RadioLatest: Tue, 2016-11-15 17:26
Tue, 2016-11-15 17:26
Max Reindhart takes you through a two hour selection of tracks from the top quality artists appearing at Rich Mix in November and December. With a special focus on the EFG London Jazz Festival 11th – 20th November, with interviews from saxophonist Phil Meadows and young new sensations Blue Lab...WOMAD FestivalLatest: Fri, 2016-11-04 18:06
Fri, 2016-11-04 18:06
Of the 54 recognized states in Africa, 9 were represented this year at the WOMAD Festival by 18 artists, about of quarter of whom hail from the Senegambian region. This half-hour special presented by Althea SullyCole and Joseph Smith explores why, what, and how Senegalese artists are presented on...
Tash_LCLatest: Fri, 2016-10-14 18:06
Tash_LC is our newest resident DJ for Wednesday Live!
Fri, 2016-10-14 18:06
Tash LC brings the sounds of Nigerian Highlife, Afrobeat and modern afro sounds in her first SOAS radio show.
Congo is the focus in Tash LC’s second SOAS radio offering. Plenty of Sokous and Rhumba in the mix alongside a few remixes of some of the most loved Congolese...SpecialsLatest: Sun, 2016-07-10 12:00
Sun, 2016-07-10 12:00
On a trip to South Africa, Bungalow Road Music meets Flintstonez-ESC, a four piece afro-pop/ afro-soul band, based in Alice in the Eatsern Cape, with members from across South Africa and Zimbabwe. Featuring Buntu Duku on Vocals, Lucky Mjoli aka Ibhokwe on guitar, Nkosilathi Nyoni on vocals and...Exploring Cambodian Traditional Music” accompanies the listeners to a virtual journey to the undiscovered and fascinating world of Cambodian traditional music. The exploration of different Khmer...
Tue, 2016-03-15 18:33
Episode 1: ?Phleng Kar? Traditional Wedding Music
The first episode of ?Exploring Cambodian Traditional Music? is about traditional wedding music. In this episode I will guide you through the articulated structure of Khmer wedding ceremony. It consists of a succession of rituals symbolizing...
Welcome to Untempered Grooves – the show that brings you grooves you may not have heard of, courtesy of record shops in London (and occasionally other places too).
Some grooves will make you...
Fri, 2016-03-11 19:01
Untempered Grooves is back! I?m joined this week by the almighty Don Cin, from the far-flung corner of Haggerston. We?ve put collective minds and record collections together to bring you some great Funk, Disco and more from around the Mediterranean and across the Middle East.
...WhirldfuzzzLatest: Wed, 2015-11-04 18:21
Whirldfuzzz is a new show brought to you by Sheila Divine and Tallulah Magoo. Bringing you our discoveries of rock n roll and guitar music over the past 50-60 years from all around the world!...
Wed, 2015-11-04 18:21
Sheila & Tallulah have escaped to Athens, Greece in preparation for We?re Loud Festival organised by Slovenly Recordings, in combination with the co-release with Black Gladiator of We?re Loud ? 90s cassette punk unknowns. It?s loud and we?re eating feta and souvlaki! ENJOY!AcademicLatest: Tue, 2015-10-13 14:38
Tue, 2015-10-13 14:38
London - The first National Park City?
Daniel Raven-Ellison is a SOAS alumnus with a radical plan to make London the world's first National Park City. Here in the studio with Helen Reid, he talks about his inspiration and aims for the National Park City campaign, his admiration for foxes, and...
UncoveredLatest: Tue, 2015-06-16 19:09
Ah, where is that sample from? This question shall bug us no more! Uncovered plays you samples and covers and shows their musical journeys and connections around the globe. It's hosted by Miia, who...
Tue, 2015-06-16 19:09
The very first episode of UNCOVERED gives you an introduction of famous samples and covers that have been used and reused over the years. Miia has dug out the originals which have influenced artists such as Fatboy Slim, A Tribe Called Quest or Eminem.
TRACKLIST
Camille Yarbrough - Take Yo...
Behind The Music scratches the surface, adding context to the vibrant sounds we hear on London stages. We talk to the artists about their influences and musical experiences, and hear the stand out...
Thu, 2015-06-11 22:00
Will Roper speaks to Afrobeat Ambassador, Dele Sosimi, about the ingredients mixed and marinated that helped cook up his new album 'You No Fit Touch Am' - out now on Wah Wah 45s. Dele tells us a little about what he's learnt over his years of performing, starting with his time in Fela Kuti's...
BibimbapLatest: Thu, 2015-05-28 14:01
Thu, 2015-05-28 14:01
Enjoy your post-exam celebration with the second episode of Bibimbap, guaranteed to get you chilled.
Theme: Energizer
TRACK LIST:
Like A Cat- AOA
Victorious 2- Swings feat. Gray
Only You- Miss A
I Need U- BTS
Loser- Big Bang
Bae Bae- Big Bang
Convenience Store- Tiger JK feat....Dub StationLatest: Thu, 2015-03-26 17:45
Hot Dubplates in proper Sound System style, presented live by Steve Rogers.
A DJ and MC from South London, Steve Rogers is one of the founder members of University of Dub, England's biggest Dub...
Thu, 2015-03-26 17:45
Dub Station Season 2 Episode 15 by Soas Radio on Mixcloud Hot Dubplates in proper Sound System style, presented live by Steve Rogers.The best in Brazilian music broadcast from Rio and London.
Brought to you from two continents, the Caipirinhia Appreciation Society (MdC Suingue and Kika Serra) cover the latest records from...
Wed, 2015-03-11 17:29
CAS in Morocco
Anyone with a little experience of Brazilian culture will know that the new year only starts for us after Carnaval is over.
So here is, in mid March, the long promised Caipirinha Appreciation Society new year's special!
In a serious escape from our routine, we offer you a...
SoulariumLatest: Wed, 2015-03-11 15:41
Welcome to the world of sunshine, we are Leo and Sinead two good friends with a love of Soul Music. Old and New, we will start off with some classics but will be playing you some more contemporary,...
Wed, 2015-03-11 15:41
We thought it would be only fair to make a show on the enchantingly sweet male voices out there too, so here's our second show featuring some motown classics but also some more modern tunes.
Tracklist:
Terence Trent D?arby ? If you let me stay
Charles Bradley ?You put the Flame on...
This radio show is revolutionary. Revolutionary because my records go round and round, mostly at 33rpm. Revolutionary because music and song circulate - they go round and round - and that is the...
Fri, 2014-12-12 02:48
Ed Emery's Revolutionary Radio Show
Revolutionary Radio Episode 9
December 2014. A little something to round off the year. Some good harmonies, a bit of humour, and a realistic dose of anger. That?s the way we build these programmes. And the same with our music-making at SOAS. Good news: the...
Le Bon BeatLatest: Wed, 2014-11-26 23:21
Explicit
"Le Bon Beat" is a french hiphop podcast hosted by Vincent from Montpellier and produced by Drew Salida. Focused on quality french beats and rhymes, past and present, taking you on a...
Wed, 2014-11-26 23:21
For the last episode of the year, we?re offering you a wide selection of cult classics and future hits from le pays de la France. From Akhenaton to Odezenne, lots of diversity, and plenty wonderful beats and mcs await.
We hope you will enjoy the show, don?t forget to give us a like, visit our...
Get In The Groove London
Direct From London town, a show made by" diggers" for "diggers" and international "vintage" music enthusiasts.
Hosted By Yvan Serrano Fontova aka Dj Healer Selecta...
Thu, 2014-08-07 14:21
"Special Chicken songs"
Hosted by Yvan "Dustaphonics "Serrano Fontova aka DJ Healer Selecta
with special guest Nick Brown Intoxica
Another great show of authentic 50's 60's 70's music on original vinyl 45.
Tracklisting:
1/ LONNIE MACK: CHICKEN PICKIN
2/ KOKO TAYLOR: EGG OR THE HEN
3/ THE...
Ghetto LoungeLatest: Wed, 2014-04-02 17:18
London based Japanese DJ, Koichi Sakai, presents the very best in Soul, Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Latin and Afrobeat, navigated in Japanese on the Ghetto Lounge instalment on SOAS Radio.
Ghetto Lounge...
Wed, 2014-04-02 17:18
The first show of 2014 and we have invited the guest in the studio. Mao Yamada who is the busiest session bassist in London talks about music, life and recent activity.
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ARTIST ? TRACK
1. Kina...
Reggae CornerLatest: Tue, 2014-03-18 19:45
Chill out with some mellow reggae or daring dancehall in the Reggae Corner. Chilli plays New Skool and Old Skool Reggae and Dancehall music from the vibrant island of Jamaica! Freddie McGregor, Beres...
Tue, 2014-03-18 19:45
Here is episode two of Reggae Corner, sit back and enjoy!
Here I Come - Dennis Brown
Putting up a resistance - Beres Hammond
Rumours - Gregory Isaacs
Ulterior Motive - Luciano
Solid as a rock - Sizzla
The first Time I met you - Tony Tuff
She's Still Loving me - Morgan Heritage
Rude...
Tue, 2014-03-18 19:39
In March's radio show we have two features from the legendary violinist Tcha Limberger. We hear from both Tcha and his label manager Dave Kelbie on the music, its resonance and the forthcoming concert at Union Chapel. Plus JMI are sponsoring "Welcome To Terezin", a new musical play by playwright...
Seoul SystemLatest: Thu, 2014-03-06 02:21
Bringing you the best in Korean hip-hop and R'n'B.
Kwon and Sebastian play the hottest new tracks, from the classics from the still relatively young Korean hip-hop scene, and to the underground...
Thu, 2014-03-06 02:21
The last of the unaired Seoul System shows back from 2010. Kwon finds a fun track but from a completely unexpected artist, while Seb channels his inner Korean Nelly. This episode features music from Rhyme-A, Leo Kekoa, Double Trouble and a classic from DJ DOC.
Tracklist:
Yessir (ft. ??? )...
LadylandLatest: Tue, 2014-02-25 17:41
Step into Ladyland, the musical equivalent of brunch with the girls. Alex and Nazli present you with the finest tracks from inspirational ladies all around the world, both old and new! Each episode...
Tue, 2014-02-25 17:41
Welcome to Ladyland's first ever episode on SOAS Radio. Join us, Alex and Nazli, as we take you on a musical journey to the Middle East. Expect spectacular tracks from some of the most inspirational women in the Middle East, both modern and classic!
Tracklist:
1. Om Kalthoum - Enta Omri -...
MogaDiscoLatest: Wed, 2014-02-05 19:54
MogaDisco comprises of four musical collectors, all with a passion for the sounds of Africa. Having put on a number of successful nights in London & Manchester we are bringing our collection to...
Wed, 2014-02-05 19:54
MogaDisco's first episode! Look here for the continent?s finest sounds: from Afrobeat to Ghanaian Hi-Life, Nigerian Juj? to Ethiopian Funk, Disco, Soukous and everything in between.
Event (Friday 7th February): MOGA VII https://en-gb.facebook.com/events/482610405183226/?ref=22
@mogadiscomusic ...
SuperfryLatest: Mon, 2014-02-03 17:32
Ever wondered where you can eat ramen in London, or what Japanese people eat during Christmas and at New Year? Did you know "all-you-can-drink" exists in Japan? Have you questioned the existence of...
Mon, 2014-02-03 17:32
When it comes to alcohol, Japan is most often associated with sake. But did you know "all-you-can-drink-booze" is a thing in Japan? Have you ever heard of one-cup sake or wine? (Disclaimer: has nothing to do with the internet meme) Have you ever wanted to know what you order on a night out in...
Rock'n'RollaLatest: Wed, 2014-01-29 16:58
"Rock is so much fun"- Jimi Hendrix
If you enjoy all sorts and kinds of rock music then this is the right show for you! You are about to have the treat of your life as Rock'n'Rolla, aka Iliana...
Wed, 2014-01-29 16:58
?Sex, drugs and rock?n?roll?- the philosophy that defined the youngsters of the ?60s, the ?70s and onwards. Rock?n?Rolla explores the first part of the quote. This time, the journey is a sensual one.
Tracklisting:
You Can Leave Your Hat On - Joe Cocker
Baby Did A Bad, Bad Thing - Chris...
Yalla Bina!Latest: Wed, 2013-11-13 14:41
Yalla bina! Come and explore the music and culture of Palestine and the surrounding area with me on my year abroad in Nablus. I'm not going to lie to you - I'm no expert, and that's why I want you to...
Wed, 2013-11-13 14:41
Ya shabab! Here?s a sneak preview of the first episode of Yalla Bina, the radio show all about the music and culture of Palestine and the surrounding area. The first half of the show is a mini-mix of the cream of arabic hip hop (track-list below), followed by an interview with Rami GB, a super nice...
130 Bagpipes to discover…. Presented by Cassandre Balosso-Bardin, a musician and SOAS research student, Bagpipes Galore will take you far into the world of bagpipes, dedicating every episode of the...
Thu, 2013-05-09 00:04
Mallorca, land of sun and sea, but who knew it was also land of bagpipes? This episode introduces the xeremies, the Mallorcan bagpipes, played all throughout the island after an important revival in the 1970s. From old recordings of the 1960s to the most modern rendition of piping, here is a...
Sema SasaLatest: Wed, 2013-05-01 16:57
DeeKay and Bwana Rob are SOAS students with a passion for radio, and Swahili too! They are proud to present the first Swahili language show to be broadcast on SOAS Radio. Sema Sasa is an up-beat show...
Wed, 2013-05-01 16:57
African Development Forum (ADF) have been running for two years now and the this years forum was graced by an array of guests from different fields, all working in development in Africa. Listen to David Muller, one of its members, speak about this years theme and who are the speakers for this forum.
NordoramaLatest: Fri, 2013-03-22 14:26
I'm Harvey Bruce. Nordorama is, admittedly by default, the premier Nordic music show in London - dedicated to uncovering artistic innovation and tradition from this incredibly diverse and creative...
Fri, 2013-03-22 14:26
Harvey has company in the studio this week: Liv Brissach is one of the curators of NorskArt 2013, an exhibition for Norwegian art students in the UK. The theme this year is immigration, and Martine Poppe, who studies at the Slade, explains her contribution to the show. There's also the usual...
New pop, sounds and beats from Japan with Rory Steele and Chris Roaf
Rory and Chris presents a guided through the wide and crazy world of Japanese music, playing classic hits as well as the latest...
Tue, 2012-12-11 18:18
Tokyo Soundscape gets festive with a Christmas special (well, everyone else does, so why not us?), featuring yuletide tunes from show favourites Shonen Knife, Pizzcato Five, and World?s End Girlfriend. Plus new music from Ken Kobayashi, and more classic flashback tracks.
Cubismo Grafico ? Candy...
The Last Train to Belgrade is a show exploring the many different musical strands that have emerged from the Balkan region. We particularly love traditional Romany music, with its fast-paced...
Thu, 2012-12-06 22:18
Hello and welcome to the Last Train to Belgrade Episode 5! In this show we play a grand mixture of various sounds, with the Worldly Savages from London now in Serbia, and traditional sounds from across Yugoslavia, come join us and hop along to the infectious sounds of the Balkans! Oh and tell us...
DivercityLatest: Fri, 2012-07-27 17:45
Divercity transmits from Soas Radio and is hosted by the Freedom Teacher KMT.
KMT specializes in UK black/urban music fusing African, Hip-Hop, R’n’B, Dance Hall, Soul, Broken Beats, World, He...
Fri, 2012-07-27 17:45
The 6th episode of Divercity is marked by a rather special visit from the UK's preeminent Hip-Hop ambassador Akala.
Akala is a Wordsmith, Intellectual, Sick Lyricist, Entrepreneurial and Activist. Akala is what Hip-Hop is and should be. Although he "not playlisted on radio 1" his success and...
Africa BeatLatest: Wed, 2012-07-18 15:48
News, music, and interviews from Portuguese speaking Africa, presented by Armando Conte.
A radio and TV veteran in his native Guinea-Bissau, Armando Conte presents an intriguing hour of music,...
Wed, 2012-07-18 15:48
Africa Beat's Armando Conte met with Bassekou Kouyate, the incredible Ngoni player from Mali, to talk about winning the 2008 BBC 3 World Music Award, playing Glastonbury, and the stories behind his album 'I Speak Fula'.
Presenter: Armando Conte
Bassekou Kouyate's voice: Drew Salida
Producer:...
Electronic Ideologies hosted by Rob Khan supports some of the most forward thinking music on the planet from dubstep to future garage to glitchy hip-hop, experimental beats and beyond. You can also...
Tue, 2012-06-26 21:43
New music from Murkage, Dismantle, Azealia Banks and TNGHT plus Rob introduces you to new Georgian producer Gacha!
Murkage - The Door (SRC Mix)
Swindle - Have A Go (Feat. Takura)
Dismantle - Witch
Flosstradamus - Total Recall
Benga - Icon
Steve Aoki - Cudi The Kid (Feat. Kid Cudi and Travis...Welcome to the SOAS Lost Property Office, where the mysterious, bizarre and just plain lost items end up. Guiding his guests through the miscellanea of misplaced is Peter Baran, who shares an office...
Fri, 2012-06-01 05:10
All good things come to an end, as do admittedly most bad things. Wherever you pitch out weekly trip to the Lost Property Office on the quality spectrum, its sad to say that this is the last episode of the season. But what an episode! Tales of air/land/sea rescue, family feuds and family secrets,...
A Bollywood Society SOAS Production; Please listen with a sense of humour. Our intention is to make you laugh; talk about our beloved Bollywood and of course play you some AWESOME music Enjoy and...
Mon, 2012-03-19 15:14
In our third show we are travelling back to 70s and 80s, the times when flared trousers were at vogue and the heroes of curry western were ?good at heart? goons. We are taking you through two completely diverse decades in order to see what kind of music became an inspiration for the people and what...
A decade-by-decade musical journey through one of the most multicultural and highly populated places on earth. Join Harvey Bruce as he spins you the scene-shattering hits and lost obscurities that...
Tue, 2012-03-06 02:00
We've reached the end of the line folks and it's all change, or is it? Harvey takes you through the final sights and sounds of music past and tries to make sense of it all. From the biggest noises in pop, to the carefree strumming of anti-folk, the city isn't finished making itself heard just...
Wake the TownLatest: Thu, 2012-02-09 20:45
Whether you are looking to go beyond the Bob Marley recordings that everyone knows, or you are are a fanatical studio one record collector, this show is for you! Each episode will be exploring...
Thu, 2012-02-09 20:45
In love or out of love, this Valentines day special has got something for everybody! Whether you've just been jilted or you're head over heels, we're got something to soothe your heart or turn up the heat.
Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One) Alton Ellis
Yellowman - Good Loving...Anatolian PopLatest: Sun, 2012-01-08 14:16
“Maddening Music from the Homeland!”
The chimes of freedom that rocked the entire world in the 60s also created a deep impression on Turkish culture. While the crazed movement reflected upon...
Sun, 2012-01-08 14:16
Entertaining and madly good melodies from the second half of 60s and first half of 70s. Even though artists are widely known (except couple of them) these songs didn?t make a major succes in the market. Another side of the country?s ?Pop? music, whose one side is already turned to...
Exile RadioLatest: Fri, 2011-12-09 01:11
Exile radio is brought to you by Mark Greenfield and Drew Salida from Sephardic Flamenco group Los Desterrados. Their last album ‘Miradores’ won them a nomination for best group in the Songlines...
Fri, 2011-12-09 01:11
Mark and Drew welcome Baladi specialists Guy Schalom and Sheik Taha into the studio to discuss their album "Baladi Blues 2 - A Tribute to the Masters". Whilst exploring the roots of the music they discuss their experiences in Egypt and also make time to give an introductory lesson to the rhythms of...
Listen LocalLatest: Mon, 2011-11-07 18:40
Listen Local is a radio show that is anything but conventional. Part documentary and part music show, Listen Local aims to seek out London's lesser known musicians who have a passionate commitment to...
Mon, 2011-11-07 18:40
In this episode, Listen Local welcome Jasmina Stosic and Anna-Helena McLean from the folksy duo "From the Well" to the studio. Jasmina and Anna tell Violeta Ruano how they were brought together by their love for Slavic music, how their backgrounds and life experiences have influenced the music they...
Traditionally classical music would appear to be grounded in rigid and long-established methods of writing. More and more new composers are breaking the mould and using technology to introduce new...
Wed, 2011-09-21 12:55
Few composers of the 20th century can lay claim to the fame of Karlheinz Stockhausen. A fame which precedes the man and his music. Stockhausen is remembered as a seminal composer of contemporary classical music, an avant-garde madman, or just simply as one of the faces on Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts...Radio FavelaLatest: Mon, 2011-08-22 20:45
Mon, 2011-08-22 20:45
Not content with monthly forays up to the SOAS RADIO studios, Madera & Gringo decided an altogether more challenging expedition was required to celebrate mid summer.
So, on the invitation of the sublime CLUB DADA and SHANGRI LA crews at the GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL, and with the financial help from...
Re-discovering recordings from the depths of the SOAS Music Department archives, SOAS Archive Show takes you every week to a different corner of the world through fantastic music collections. Each...
Fri, 2011-06-17 19:50
Ragam, Thaanam, and Pallavi in Varali Raga. S. Balachander. ?His Master?s Voice,? The Gramophone Company Limited. ECLP. 2270. India.
This episode features S. Balachander performing the South Indian Classical music genre of Ragam Thaanam Pallavi in the raga Varali. It is presented by...
Aswat-Al-FanLatest: Sun, 2011-03-13 02:00
A show dedicated to Arabic music, with each episode focuses on a specific region, genre or personality. Presented by Khyam Allami.
Sun, 2011-03-13 02:00
In the final Aswat al-Fan in the OpenAir archives, Khyam Allami looks at instrumental composition in the Arab world
Inquilab RadioLatest: Wed, 2011-03-09 20:46
Inquilab Radio showcases the best of Pakistani music, follow Mariam and Usman as they look at all genres, from Sufi Rock to Eastern fusion, from Taqwa Core to Eastern Classical.
Inquilaab is an...
Wed, 2011-03-09 20:46
On this week's show Mariam chats to SOAS student Mavra on the culinary delicacies from South Asia. Tune in to hear how to make a good palak-chicken and the essential types of naan bread. All in between the usual musical dose.
Mon, 2010-06-28 03:00
In this episode we delve into some of the most original rock and folk music by legendary Iranian musician, songwriter, composer, singer ... FARHAD.
Come along and enjoy an hour of rhythms of resistance and a great deal of nostalgic tunes by Farhad. 
China AloudLatest: Mon, 2010-03-15 02:00
China Aloud is a podcast that showcases contemporary chinese music to the english speaking audience. Every episode of the programme features music tracks from chinese artists, complemented with...
Mon, 2010-03-15 02:00
This episode gives a taste of Mando-pop (Mandarin pop music) and Catonpop(Cantonese pop music) from Taiwan and Hong Kong. Shanghai in the 1930s is the origin of both genres, like the ?golden voice' Zhou Xuan and Xu Xiao Feng from Hong Kong. Following the timeline, you'll hear Teresa Deng, Luo Da...
David PrestLatest: Wed, 2010-03-10 02:00
David Prest has been involved in broadcasting for many years. He is best known as a feature and documentary maker, and has won an extraordinary three Sony Gold awards for his work in the field. For...
Wed, 2010-03-10 02:00
Travel Editor and Sony award winning radio presenter-producer David Prest returns to OpenAir fresh from exploring the rich variety of world folk music. In this episode he brings us some of his discoveries including Zar music (Denmark), The astounding eyes of Rita (Tunisia), Dengue Fever...
BaramLatest: Thu, 2009-11-19 02:00
Bringing music from Korea to the anglophone world.
Baram (Korean for ‘wind’, or 'wish') is an English-spoken programme presenting traditional and contemporary Korean music, showcasing all that...
Thu, 2009-11-19 02:00
In this bonus episode, Baram showcases songs with very interesting lyrics, focusing on the mimetic or onomatopoeic words in Korean.
Radio SOSLatest: Wed, 2009-08-05 03:00
DJ Ed's Radio SOS is a little musical message in a bottle, or it's digital equivalent. Each episode is a collection of sounds from around the world chosen with some message or meaning in mind that...
Wed, 2009-08-05 03:00
The first bottle bobs around the Atlantic, beginning with some Afro-Brazilian Jazz (Adriano Adewale), and continues with several contemporary West African artists from the Congo (Staff Benda Billi), Mali (Vieux Farka Toure, Oumou Sangare, Rokia Traore) and Nigeria (Seun Kuti). There are a couple of...
Vaisnava VaniLatest: Wed, 2009-06-17 03:00
Vaisnava Vani offers the perspectives of the “Hare Krishnas”, or Gaudiya Vaisnavas, to everyone, through transcendental music, philosophy, and culture. The Hare Krishna movement was founded over...
Wed, 2009-06-17 03:00
The Brahma Samhita is a religious text from India that was originally sung/recited by Lord Brahma, the creator of the material world. Lord Brahma emerged from a lotus which grew from the navel of Lord Vishnu who was resting on the cosmic ocean prior to the creation of the material universe. Lord...
DJ Debbie and Anne Wanjie present a wide range of music from Africa and the wider diaspora.
Debbie Golt and Anne Wanjie bring their extensive radio experience from the legendary gaialive.com,...
Sun, 2009-04-26 12:54
Ann Wanjie plays music from Zimbabwean rhumba star Leonard Zhakata, the Comorian artist Maalesh, then is joined in the studio by Simon Amutjira, a musician from Namibia who discusses his latest album, his life in music, and his aim to promote Namibian culture within the UK. More information about...
