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...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...
Chinese percussion extravaganza!
Wang Beibei is a virtuoso percussionist and rising star in the classical music... See details
Fri, 2016-12-23 23:22
Chinese percussion extravaganza!
Wang Beibei is a virtuoso percussionist and rising star in the classical music world. She is an international soloist with both Chinese and British musical education, with Master Degrees from the Central Conservatory of Music (China) and the Royal Academy of...
DJ Qiu interviewed Kunming's all-female punk-influenced electronic band, South Acid Mimi.
1.Lucy in the Sky with... See details
Thu, 2016-11-17 17:48
DJ Qiu interviewed Kunming's all-female punk-influenced electronic band, South Acid Mimi.
1.Lucy in the Sky with Dolphin by South Acid Mimi 南方酸性咪咪
2.Remember Now by South Acid Mimi 南方酸性咪咪
3.Disco 女孩 - Banana peel 香蕉皮
4.Disco...
Sounds & inspirations from Argentina, Uruguay & Chile.
Southern Cone Quintet takes its name from the... See details
Fri, 2016-11-11 16:18
Sounds & inspirations from Argentina, Uruguay & Chile.
Southern Cone Quintet takes its name from the geographical area of the same name, embracing the countries of Uruguay, Argentina and Chile. The area is brimming with diverse musical traditions, with popular music genres like tango,...Recorded live from SOAS Radio, DJ Qiu kicks off season 2 of Bang Bang Bang De Qiao Men Sheng with a selection of music... See details
Fri, 2016-11-04 17:55
Recorded live from SOAS Radio, DJ Qiu kicks off season 2 of Bang Bang Bang De Qiao Men Sheng with a selection of music soon to come on future episodes.
Second Hand Rose 二手玫瑰 - Trick 伎俩
Slanty Eyed Mama - Me Love You Longtime
Xie Tian Xiao 谢天笑...
Namlo: Nepali folk music reinvented
Namlo is the only London-based Nepali band, committed to raise the profile of... See details
Wed, 2016-10-26 11:49
Namlo: Nepali folk music reinvented
Namlo is the only London-based Nepali band, committed to raise the profile of Nepali music in a global context. It is a unique collaboration of musicians inspired by Ganga Thapa, coming together to make Nepali music accessible in a contemporary way by fusing...
Uzbek percussion master on a rare UK visit
Abbos Kosimov is a world-recognised master of the doira frame drum and an... See details
Mon, 2016-10-17 11:22
Uzbek percussion master on a rare UK visit
Abbos Kosimov is a world-recognised master of the doira frame drum and an ambassador of Uzbek culture. He is well known for his charisma and his virtuoso feats involving multiple instruments. Abbos was born into a musical family in Tashkent, Uzbekistan...Episode 6 is about Chinese singer, song writer and contemporary China's first independent music producer,... See details
Thu, 2016-04-07 12:00
Episode 6 is about Chinese singer, song writer and contemporary China's first independent music producer, Dadawa.
Melodious Goddess:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLinw...
The rest of the Ballad of Lhasa album:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWw4z...
Sister...WINSTON REEDY, Dim The Lights
ST GERMAIN, Pink Panther Theme
NINA HAGEN, African Reggae
DENNIS BOVELL, Aged... See details
Thu, 2016-03-31 18:58
WINSTON REEDY, Dim The Lights
ST GERMAIN, Pink Panther Theme
NINA HAGEN, African Reggae
DENNIS BOVELL, Aged Dub
WINDEL HAYE, Haunted House
TAGGY MATCHER, Chameleon
BUSY SIGNAL, Text Message
CUTTY RANKS, Limb By Limb
J STAR, Wooha Tempo
HORSEMAN, Computer
DJ VADIM FEATURING DEMOLITION...Will talks to musician and ethnomusicologist, Alsarah, about her involvement in 'Beats of the Antonov': Hajooj Kuka's... See details
Tue, 2015-03-24 18:01
Will talks to musician and ethnomusicologist, Alsarah, about her involvement in 'Beats of the Antonov': Hajooj Kuka's remarkable documentary that looks at the lives, musics and recent conflicts of the Blue Nile and Nuba Mountains of Sudan.This film is being screened this weekend as part of the...Be transported to the streets of Montevideo with this live recording of Guillermo Rozenthuler's Candomb? band.... See details
Tue, 2014-12-09 19:35
Be transported to the streets of Montevideo with this live recording of Guillermo Rozenthuler's Candomb? band.
Recorded live at the concert, part of the SOAS Concert Series, on Monday 10th November 2014.
Noga Ritter, DavidX and Rachel Hayter, members of Vocal Global, sat down with Alex and Nazli for International Women's... See details
Thu, 2014-03-06 20:04
Noga Ritter, DavidX and Rachel Hayter, members of Vocal Global, sat down with Alex and Nazli for International Women's Day to discuss their influences, mothers, and what it means to be a woman in the music industry. Vocal Global is a unique group fusing genres from all over the world, including...In 2007 musicians Paul Nabor, Florencio Mess and Wilfred Peters shot to international fame when a documentary film... See details
Wed, 2014-03-05 00:53
In 2007 musicians Paul Nabor, Florencio Mess and Wilfred Peters shot to international fame when a documentary film named them the Three Kings of Belize. Fast forward 7 years and World Music consumers have moved on.
Disgruntled at their treatment and fearful that they are masters of dying...Brilliant year for music-making at SOAS. Ceilidh Band went to Paris in February, did a ceilidh halfway up the Eiffel... See details
Tue, 2013-10-15 19:34
Brilliant year for music-making at SOAS. Ceilidh Band went to Paris in February, did a ceilidh halfway up the Eiffel Tower. Then to Istanbul for St Patrick?s Night, playing in the James Joyce Bar. From there we went down to Iraqi Kurdistan to do a Nowruz gig in the hills behind Duhok ? and some of...The Post-Pesach episode of the Jewish Music Insitute Radio show features an exclusive interview with Yasmin Levy. We... See details
Wed, 2013-04-03 14:36
The Post-Pesach episode of the Jewish Music Insitute Radio show features an exclusive interview with Yasmin Levy. We also interview Drew Salida of Los Desterrados and get a sneak preview of their stunning new album, "Dos Amantes". Plus we have singer and vocal teacher Rachel Weston in the studio to...The next edition of the SOAS Spirit is out next Wednesday, 6th February. In features, we have the director Marta... See details
Fri, 2013-03-01 22:38
The next edition of the SOAS Spirit is out next Wednesday, 6th February. In features, we have the director Marta Schmidt and music director of the Amrit Lohia from the 'Tales of 1947' play taking place this weekend (2nd and 3rd march) at Russell Square. It includes music for the play, played by...The very first podcast to tie in with the online music magazine Musika (www.musika.uk.com). Saxophonist Brian Graham... See details
Mon, 2012-07-02 22:04
The very first podcast to tie in with the online music magazine Musika (www.musika.uk.com). Saxophonist Brian Graham joins us via Skype from across the pond to talk about the big band The Fogcutters. We?ll be talking about some of the music and cultural events happening in town for the Olympics and...In this show we introduce our listeners to Arrocha, the new album by singer and drummer Curumin and we also have the... See details
Thu, 2012-06-07 21:28
In this show we introduce our listeners to Arrocha, the new album by singer and drummer Curumin and we also have the test drive of the first song released by Brazilian rap icons Racionais MCs, whose last studio recording was back in 2002, so the new material has been eagerly awaited by the fans of...Recently, the renowned Syrian composer and pianist Malek Jandali played a concert in London which was organised by... See details
Tue, 2012-05-22 12:12
Recently, the renowned Syrian composer and pianist Malek Jandali played a concert in London which was organised by British Solidarity for Syria. In our interview Mr Jandali talked to us about the role of art and music in revolutions, the price of freedom and how he attempts to tell people through...Restless City is a film by Andrew Dosunmu, a Nigerian director based in New York, which was screened in the 55th BFI... See details
Thu, 2012-03-01 14:18
Restless City is a film by Andrew Dosunmu, a Nigerian director based in New York, which was screened in the 55th BFI London Film Festival last October, 2011. In this podcast, Estrella Sendra reviews a variety of aspects of this story about a young Senegalese man called Djibril who emigrates to New...Nueva America sounds: Cal Jader focuses on some new releases of interesting Latin fusions coming out of the US and in... See details
Mon, 2011-09-26 19:48
Nueva America sounds: Cal Jader focuses on some new releases of interesting Latin fusions coming out of the US and in particular New York. Featuring the atmospheric and often politically motivated sounds of Pistolera, known for their desert soundscapes contrasted with urban styling; Nation Beat...Cal Jader welcomes Wara into the studio to talk about their new EP release. Band members Eliane Correa (Keys / Vocals),... See details
Mon, 2011-09-19 19:57
Cal Jader welcomes Wara into the studio to talk about their new EP release. Band members Eliane Correa (Keys / Vocals), Juanita Euka (Vocals), Taurean Antoine-Chagas (Sax), and special guest from Cuba Frank Portuondo (Guitar) discuss the history of the band and its influences alongside playing ...Almir Koldzic, Head of Partnership for Arts and Refugees, which is the new name for Refugee Week UK talks about... See details
Tue, 2011-06-14 20:06
Almir Koldzic, Head of Partnership for Arts and Refugees, which is the new name for Refugee Week UK talks about Celebrating Sanctuary London, the annual free festival that launches Refugee Week (20-26 June 2011), in the South Bank. 19 June 2011, 2 - 7pm. http://www.refugeeweek.org.uk/
Length:...SOAS researcher Malin Petzell introduces Kagulu, a language in Tanzania that is being squeezed by the state-promotion... See details
Mon, 2010-03-01 02:00
SOAS researcher Malin Petzell introduces Kagulu, a language in Tanzania that is being squeezed by the state-promotion of Swahili. Hear the musicality and the music, along with a taste of Malin's fieldwork in Tanzania.In another show from our FM Broadcast in 2005, Dr. David Hughes of the SOAS Music Department discusses traditional... See details
Thu, 2009-04-30 23:09
In another show from our FM Broadcast in 2005, Dr. David Hughes of the SOAS Music Department discusses traditional Japanese music through the ages.This weeks mix features Moroccan Reggae, Chadian singer Mounira Mitchala, and Malian star Rokia Traore. This show also... See details
Wed, 2009-02-18 03:14
This weeks mix features Moroccan Reggae, Chadian singer Mounira Mitchala, and Malian star Rokia Traore. This show also includes a special pre-recorded interview with Soul?ymane Sy Savan?, lead actor in the film 'Goodbye Solo.In this episode, recorded in 2008, Rita plays us some of the latest and greatest hits from the African global music... See details
Sun, 2009-02-15 02:00
In this episode, recorded in 2008, Rita plays us some of the latest and greatest hits from the African global music scene.
