SOAS Radio's Tessa (aka DJ Qiu) sits down with the Zhou Family Band at WOMAD 2017 to talk about how to continue their... See details
Thu, 2017-08-31 16:35
SOAS Radio's Tessa (aka DJ Qiu) sits down with the Zhou Family Band at WOMAD 2017 to talk about how to continue their 600 year family musical tradition, how their European tour has been received so far, and much more. This interview was carried out in Mandarin, with dubbed translations by Tessa Qiu...
Of the 54 recognized states in Africa, 9 were represented this year at the WOMAD Festival by 18 artists, about of... See details
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...
SOAS Radio music editor Althea SullyCole sits down with Cameroonian singer-songwriter Blick Bassy at the WOMAD festival... See details
Fri, 2016-11-04 17:52
SOAS Radio music editor Althea SullyCole sits down with Cameroonian singer-songwriter Blick Bassy at the WOMAD festival to talk about his musical upbringing, fighting racism with cultural education, and a world artist's responsibility. The interview is translated from French to English by Althea...
Couldn't make it to WOMAD this year?
Or did you go, love it and want to relive the experience?
Either way, this show... See details
Thu, 2016-09-01 12:24
Couldn't make it to WOMAD this year?
Or did you go, love it and want to relive the experience?
Either way, this show is for you!
Listen to the SOAS Radio team's musical highlights from WOMAD 2016 plus some fascinating extracts from our artist interviews, live recordings and more...
Featuring...
We had a lovely chat to The Breath, the new project of guitarist Stuart McCallum (former Cinematic Orchestra) and... See details
Mon, 2016-08-15 13:17
We had a lovely chat to The Breath, the new project of guitarist Stuart McCallum (former Cinematic Orchestra) and singer Rioghnach Connolly at WOMAD Festival 2016. They talk about composing in the kitchen and why the Manchester sound is in 85 bpm.
More about The Breath and the album order here:...
Warning - contains strong language.
On the last night of Womad Festival 2016, we chatted to Onra. The French DJ and... See details
Fri, 2016-08-05 13:10
Warning - contains strong language.
On the last night of Womad Festival 2016, we chatted to Onra. The French DJ and producer became succesful ten years ago with an album of Chinese samples called "Chinoiserie". In our interview he talks about his latest album "Fundamentals", the weak state of...
Before SOAS Radio makes its way to WOMAD Festival, Will Roper plays us through some of his favourite tunes from the... See details
Fri, 2016-07-15 13:04
Before SOAS Radio makes its way to WOMAD Festival, Will Roper plays us through some of his favourite tunes from the eclectic lineup of artists. A musical sweep from around the world meet in this upbeat 2 hour mix featuring some of the world’s top performers to get you fired up for WOMAD 2016.Alexa and Miia from SOAS Radio revisit WOMAD 2015 for a nostalgic special, bringing you the summer vibes into the... See details
Fri, 2015-12-18 20:49
Alexa and Miia from SOAS Radio revisit WOMAD 2015 for a nostalgic special, bringing you the summer vibes into the winter. Recordings by the fabulous Mahotella Queens, L'Hijaz Car, Olcay Bahir, Criolo and much more!
Check out our other WOMAD spotlight specials with
ESKA, Hossam Ramzy,...WOMAD 2015 - In conversation with Dizraeli
We had a chance to briefly chat to Bristol based poet, MC, guitarist and... See details
Tue, 2015-10-13 15:35
WOMAD 2015 - In conversation with Dizraeli
We had a chance to briefly chat to Bristol based poet, MC, guitarist and all round top bloke Dizraeli. He discussed inspirational teachers, gave great advice on writing and the creative process, and described a very healthy meal for us!
His last...SOAS Radio speaks to Cambodian Space Project at WOMAD UK 2015
SOAS Radio speaks to Channthy and Julien from... See details
Tue, 2015-10-13 15:14
SOAS Radio speaks to Cambodian Space Project at WOMAD UK 2015
SOAS Radio speaks to Channthy and Julien from Cambodian Space Project before they played a great set on the Saturday night. They talk about the band's inception, their influences and their latest release Electric Blue Boogaloo.Hossam Ramzy interview at WOMAD UK 2015
SOAS Radio were delighted to spent a short while in conversation with... See details
Tue, 2015-10-13 15:02
Hossam Ramzy interview at WOMAD UK 2015
SOAS Radio were delighted to spent a short while in conversation with Egyptian master percussionist after his performance in the Siam tent at WOMAD UK 2015
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1) Hossam Ramzy Live at...
