As the summer wraps up, Lia Lua takes you through her usual eclectic mix of music from around the world from the late... See details
Tue, 2017-09-05 14:32
As the summer wraps up, Lia Lua takes you through her usual eclectic mix of music from around the world from the late 1970s and 80s ranging from Michael Jackson to recently unearthed Somali recordings, to new music from Photay and Mo Kolours, and over to South America with Lulacruza and Tanzania...In this special feature we chat with KBC, one of the founding members of the legendary Swahili Hip Hop crew, Kwanza... See details
Wed, 2013-05-01 16:55
In this special feature we chat with KBC, one of the founding members of the legendary Swahili Hip Hop crew, Kwanza Unit. Listen in to find out more about the history of Swahili Hip Hop and where its headed in the next few years.Over the past 15-20 years, an increasing number of countries in Africa have been experiencing robust and sustained... See details
Wed, 2013-03-20 13:23
Over the past 15-20 years, an increasing number of countries in Africa have been experiencing robust and sustained economic growth. During the recent global recession, many African countries proved quite resilient. What explains this strong economic performance? Is it just a reflection of high...Back from Chrismas! Loads of energy packed in this show. We feature a Brand New track 'Chuki' requested by one of our... See details
Thu, 2013-01-24 17:20
Back from Chrismas! Loads of energy packed in this show. We feature a Brand New track 'Chuki' requested by one of our listeners! Shout out to Jumbenylon! A lot is happening here at SOAS so listen on how to get to the Swahili pub crawl this Friday in London. Also we talk about the the Patrice...Back in the studio with a special guest Danielle Smith, a SOAS student who worked with Tanzanian Hip Hop artists in... See details
Thu, 2012-11-22 19:20
Back in the studio with a special guest Danielle Smith, a SOAS student who worked with Tanzanian Hip Hop artists in Arusha. Listen to find out who and some of their tracks!
Tracks:
Kimbunga, John Mtambo, Domo Kaya - Namrudisha kwao
Wadudu wa dampo ft Danielle- Maisha
Wadudu wa dampo - Stop...Listen to our rant on the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration and a Republican moaning about the cost of it all! Plus... See details
Sun, 2012-06-10 20:18
Listen to our rant on the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration and a Republican moaning about the cost of it all! Plus an insightful discussion on the recent riots in Zanzibar.What are the underlying reasons? Listen to one of the local residents give his opinion on the unity government of...Juwon Ogungbe has been composing for London theatre productions since the 1980s. A gifted singer & pianist, Juwon now... See details
Fri, 2012-05-25 20:31
Juwon Ogungbe has been composing for London theatre productions since the 1980s. A gifted singer & pianist, Juwon now releases his solo album title ?Life Force Music?, in which his many talents shine through.
Hear extracts from the CD on this A World In London, and about Juwon?s recent and...Two major talents in the form of Sarah Gillespie and Gilad Atzmon came together on this A World In London. Sarah?s... See details
Fri, 2012-05-18 14:38
Two major talents in the form of Sarah Gillespie and Gilad Atzmon came together on this A World In London. Sarah?s powerful lyrics and contagious ironic humour are delivered through her pristine & glorious jazz voice. Partnered by iconic composer Gilad Atzmon, a dash of Arabic strings, lashings of...Pit latrines and their contents are being studied as part of an innovative project in Tanzania to understand... See details
Wed, 2012-03-21 12:44
Pit latrines and their contents are being studied as part of an innovative project in Tanzania to understand decomposition rates. In this episode, Dr Jeroen Ensink, of LSHTM and SHARE, discusses how this research, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, aims to improve the longevity...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.