WHATS FLOATING MADERA'S BOAT
With MADERA still getting his feet back under the mixing desk ( at the new much... See details
Tue, 2013-10-01 18:59
WHATS FLOATING MADERA'S BOAT
With MADERA still getting his feet back under the mixing desk ( at the new much earlier time of 14.00 GMT, live every Wednesday), its the usual musical meander across continents and several assorted islands
NGANEZIYAMFISA NO KHAMBAL, Sin...SOAS I WAS SAYING...
Back from a summer full of frantic festival frenziness, MADERA returns with an hour of glitchy... See details
Wed, 2013-09-25 17:07
SOAS I WAS SAYING...
Back from a summer full of frantic festival frenziness, MADERA returns with an hour of glitchy global grooves for your digital delectation
KARIZMA, Grabb Somebody Beats
BADRE, Cafe Svetlana
MIDLAND, Check Bob
MARK PRITCHARD & RAGGA TWINS, 1234
TONY ALLEN & M1 &...ITS BRASILIAN, MADERA, BUT NOT AS WE KNOW IT?
Today, fresh "electrorganic" sounds from Sao Paulo duo AXIAL, in... See details
Thu, 2013-06-20 18:50
ITS BRASILIAN, MADERA, BUT NOT AS WE KNOW IT?
Today, fresh "electrorganic" sounds from Sao Paulo duo AXIAL, in conversation in the studio; as well as the usual Wold-not -World musical hybrids you know & love...
THE FONTANELLES Pinprick
THE GENE DUDLEY GROUP The New Lots Of...SUNSHINE MUSIC FOR SUNSHINE FOLK
At last, its Summer in London, and all of a sudden music sounds much much better?... See details
Thu, 2013-06-06 19:50
SUNSHINE MUSIC FOR SUNSHINE FOLK
At last, its Summer in London, and all of a sudden music sounds much much better? so apart from a few brief dark cloudy musical moments, its a wall-to-wall vitamin D overload on today's show. Don't forget to apply sun screen before listening...
THE...ASTRAL AFRICA ACTION
Alongside the usual myriad of genre busting musical nuggets, MADERA shows off his French... See details
Fri, 2013-05-31 18:13
ASTRAL AFRICA ACTION
Alongside the usual myriad of genre busting musical nuggets, MADERA shows off his French skills interviewing JUPITER, rising star of the West African music scene. Fear not, non - Francophones, here is a loose translation of what was said? allez, salut...ITS NICE TO SHARE, MADERA?
A lovely bunch of mp3s & wav files landed on the STOP MAKING SENSE virtual front door mat... See details
Fri, 2013-05-10 15:22
ITS NICE TO SHARE, MADERA?
A lovely bunch of mp3s & wav files landed on the STOP MAKING SENSE virtual front door mat this week. And of course, it is MADERA VERDE's duty to pass on these delightful megabytes, suffused with refreshing licks of worldwide spice, to you, dear dear...BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD, MADERA
After a couple of mostly electronic shows packed with music made by robots and... See details
Thu, 2013-05-09 16:12
BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD, MADERA
After a couple of mostly electronic shows packed with music made by robots and full of additives, its back to more standard issue, carbon offset, organic SOAS musical fare. No animals were harmed in the making of this programme.
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FANFARA TIRANA......ITS COMPLICATED, MADERA
Intricate rhythms may be overwhelming at first, demanding attention like a petulant... See details
Thu, 2013-03-28 14:26
...ITS COMPLICATED, MADERA
Intricate rhythms may be overwhelming at first, demanding attention like a petulant child, tugging puppy-like at your trousers with the odd semi playful nip o' the ankle...but in the long run, they are more rewarding, exceeding expectations and redlining satisfaction...VOULEZ VOUS CHAVEZ AVEC MOI CE SOIR, ?MADERA?
Any politician who had his own daytime TV show where he sang and... See details
Fri, 2013-03-08 16:04
VOULEZ VOUS CHAVEZ AVEC MOI CE SOIR, ?MADERA?
Any politician who had his own daytime TV show where he sang and danced and called GW Bush a donkey is down with us here at SMS. In honour of the sadly departed Venezuelan revolutionary (a dying breed) MADERA plays some kerazee high octane latin...SHORT SHORT LONG MADERA, SHORT SHORT LONG?
Technical difficulties permitting, its a near perfect blend of short and... See details
Fri, 2013-02-01 15:22
SHORT SHORT LONG MADERA, SHORT SHORT LONG?
Technical difficulties permitting, its a near perfect blend of short and long songs this week. As usual, electronic mutations of world sounds collide with rockabilly roots, favela funk and backayard biz. Because we can!
HOT COINS, Geek...SMS 93
A SHOW OF OLYMPIAN PROPORTIONS... THERE... WE SAID IT...
As the Olympic Brand Police patrol the corridors... See details
Fri, 2012-07-27 16:40
SMS 93
A SHOW OF OLYMPIAN PROPORTIONS... THERE... WE SAID IT...
As the Olympic Brand Police patrol the corridors of SOAS, looking for infringements and illegal word associations (only Coca Cola, Mac Donalds and Visa are allowed to claim connections...), rebel broadcaster MADERA keeps calm and...SMS 86 SANDBLAST SPECIAL
Danielle Smith from Sandblast chats to MADERA about how music and specifically their Studio... See details
Tue, 2012-06-12 21:31
SMS 86 SANDBLAST SPECIAL
Danielle Smith from Sandblast chats to MADERA about how music and specifically their Studio Live endeavour can publicise the plight of the dispossessed Saharwi people of Western Africa. Top and tailing this, the usual selection of bangers for your listening pleasure. La...MADERAGRAM v. 1.0This show was created using the new MADERAGRAM app. Once downloaded to your radio station of... See details
Fri, 2012-04-13 17:21
MADERAGRAM v. 1.0This show was created using the new MADERAGRAM app. Once downloaded to your radio station of choice, it. cleverly picks relevant music from all over the world, creating a stylish show for you to enjoy and share with your virtual nearest and dearest. Available now for L1...FAKE LATINOS AND PROUD!MADERA chews the cud with CHRIS READ , compiler of "Latin Concrete", a modern latin beat suite... See details
Wed, 2012-04-04 21:31
FAKE LATINOS AND PROUD!MADERA chews the cud with CHRIS READ , compiler of "Latin Concrete", a modern latin beat suite influenced by the DJ rather than by the Salsa dance teacher! Do you have to be Latin to make/appreciate Latin music? Lets have a heated debate!LOS CHINCHES, Serpiente...THE STORY OF MADERA'S LIFE, CHAPTER 3, VOL 986Spending most of your life running clubs ain't necessarily the most... See details
Mon, 2012-03-26 18:46
THE STORY OF MADERA'S LIFE, CHAPTER 3, VOL 986Spending most of your life running clubs ain't necessarily the most healthy lifestyle choice, but you do get to hear a lot of great dance music. Visiting djs from all over the world bring their sounds straight to your ears. Some of it doesnt rub...DJ Madera Verde interviews internationally acclaimed Malian musicians Amadou & Mariam for his "Stop Making Sense"... See details
Wed, 2012-03-14 16:32
DJ Madera Verde interviews internationally acclaimed Malian musicians Amadou & Mariam for his "Stop Making Sense" podcast on SOAS Radio. They discuss their new album, Folila, which is coming out on April 2nd 2012, their love of Malian tea, and the changes to the Malian music scene which have...OMG A&M ...
Neither student nor lecturer, the Fonz-like MADERA bags the big interview with none other than AMADOU &... See details
Thu, 2012-03-08 18:32
OMG A&M ...
Neither student nor lecturer, the Fonz-like MADERA bags the big interview with none other than AMADOU & MARIAM, Mali superstars and the undisputed biggest musical stars to come out of Africa this century. Huge thanks to the SOAS RADIO massive for makin it happen....SMS 71
C'EST ?A, MADERA, C'EST ?A!
A delighted MADERA bounds into the studio today, flushed with excitement after... See details
Thu, 2012-03-01 19:24
SMS 71
C'EST ?A, MADERA, C'EST ?A!
A delighted MADERA bounds into the studio today, flushed with excitement after interviewing AMADOU & MARIAM in French at a nearby hotel (...to be broadcast next week). He then proceeds to quiz MR BRETT from YAABA FUNK in English in the studio. Will next...
