In this show I speak with Diabel Cissokho, the kora maestro and multi instrumentalist from Senegal, after the release... See details
Tue, 2017-08-22 17:23
In this show I speak with Diabel Cissokho, the kora maestro and multi instrumentalist from Senegal, after the release of his fourth album Tambacounda Express, a fiery blues infused West African record that also has essences from all corners of the globe, such as Austria, India and Morocco.
He has...In this episode, I am joined by Tunde Jegede & The New Horizons. We will be discussing how music is used for... See details
Thu, 2017-08-17 13:55
In this episode, I am joined by Tunde Jegede & The New Horizons. We will be discussing how music is used for healing and reflection in the global African diaspora today!
Tunde Jegede is a composer and (Kora) instrumentalist, Deborah Olufa is the vocalist of the Lagos Arts Ensemble, and...
Welcome to another episode of Clapback! Join us for an evening of music and discussion with Tunde Jegede's... See details
Tue, 2017-08-08 19:02
Welcome to another episode of Clapback! Join us for an evening of music and discussion with Tunde Jegede's (playing a kora solo project), and his latest work with the New Horizons. Joining us from The New Horizons is Debobra Olufa, vocalist of the Lagos Arts Ensemble and solo vocalist...AWIL 178Thu, 2016-03-31 14:59
Rising young stars, 42 Strings, are just beginning their journey as duo and it?s set to be an amazing ride! Comprised... See details
Thu, 2016-03-31 14:59
Rising young stars, 42 Strings, are just beginning their journey as duo and it?s set to be an amazing ride! Comprised of New Yorker Althea SullyCole on kora and Beijing?s Muqi Li on zheng, these accomplished women met at SOAS last year and naturally gravitated towards each other?s harp orientated...AWIL 152Thu, 2015-05-21 14:36
Supreme ambassador for the West African harp, Seckou Keita was on this #AWorldinLondon! Playing live in the studio,... See details
Thu, 2015-05-21 14:36
Supreme ambassador for the West African harp, Seckou Keita was on this #AWorldinLondon! Playing live in the studio, Seckou shared inspiring wisdoms handed down from his grandparents in Senegal whilst also explaining his rich heritage and griot lineage through his Cissokho side of family. Seckou?s...Our Music editor Alex is joined by Mosi Conde in Soas Radio today for a chat and a live acoustic performance of... See details
Wed, 2014-05-21 19:43
Our Music editor Alex is joined by Mosi Conde in Soas Radio today for a chat and a live acoustic performance of original music composed on the Kora, Balon, Talking Drum and the Guinean thumb piano.
Mosi comes from a Griot family, the storytellers and musicians of West Africa. He is joining us...In this episode, Africa Beat's Armando Conte meets Nottingham-based musician Sura Susso, kora player and musician from... See details
Fri, 2011-07-08 19:24
In this episode, Africa Beat's Armando Conte meets Nottingham-based musician Sura Susso, kora player and musician from The Gambia. He speaks of his new solo album, Sila Kang (On the Road), which was launched last week in London, and of his Griot background which carries such significance within...
