There’s a rare chance to catch the most dazzling, daring, and dynamic music collective at Rich Mix this week, when... See details
Thu, 2018-11-01 15:37
There’s a rare chance to catch the most dazzling, daring, and dynamic music collective at Rich Mix this week, when GRRRL launch their debut album, ‘We Work, We Play’, on November 2nd!
Global organisation, In Place of War, teamed up with outstanding female artists from Ghana, Venzuela,...Languages Through Music is the brilliant brainchild of Desta Haile.
After working in music & language teaching... See details
Mon, 2018-10-22 12:40
Languages Through Music is the brilliant brainchild of Desta Haile.
After working in music & language teaching all over the world for 15 years she put the two together and now runs international online courses, workshops in schools, companies, festivals & over Skype. The songs she...London, Oct. 24th at the Vortex - that's when Shirley Smart launches her debut album! Her rich and varied repertoire is... See details
Mon, 2018-10-15 12:43
London, Oct. 24th at the Vortex - that's when Shirley Smart launches her debut album! Her rich and varied repertoire is somehow condensed into thirteen instrumentals on ‘Long Story Short’, revealing Shirley’s magnificent skills. She’s a game changer for the cello, bringing out its beauty,...Lifetime music lover John Armstrong has been at the forefront of bringing music from around the world to London for... See details
Sun, 2018-10-07 12:46
Lifetime music lover John Armstrong has been at the forefront of bringing music from around the world to London for over thirty years – as a club DJ, reviewer, BBC Radio presenter and record compiler. He's put together many “Rough Guide” CDs and has accessed the vaults of many record labels...Our fine list of the best international artists performing in London this month!
Track List:
Shayfeen... See details
Mon, 2018-07-23 21:03
Our fine list of the best international artists performing in London this month!
Track List:
Shayfeen feat. Madd, Jonas Benyoub, West & Nor – Tcha Raa
Ariwo – Pyramid
Derrick Morgan – Moon Hop
Chico Trujillo – Medallita
Otim Alpha – Kodi Pa Barikiya...We were joined by our live guest, Djanan Turan, who us about her support work with Middle Eastern refugee children in... See details
Fri, 2018-06-08 16:45
We were joined by our live guest, Djanan Turan, who us about her support work with Middle Eastern refugee children in Turkey. She also treated us to a couple of live songs, accompanied by the sensitive playing of Fred, her guitarist/musical partner.
Originating from Adana, south Anatolia,...DJ, journalist, club promoter, and music lover Jamie Renton on this A World in London!
There’s never a chance to... See details
Fri, 2018-04-27 14:22
DJ, journalist, club promoter, and music lover Jamie Renton on this A World in London!
There’s never a chance to chat with Jamie Renton given his super busy schedule and the fact that usually one of us has headphones on, so we decided to meet at AWIL instead! Jamie first hit the decks for an...Starting with another cut from the Palenque Remixed Vol 2 album and Soundway Records new signings Mauskovic Dance band... See details
Thu, 2018-03-22 17:46
Starting with another cut from the Palenque Remixed Vol 2 album and Soundway Records new signings Mauskovic Dance band channelling Champeta, Soukous and all kinds of tropical funk. Lovely psychedelic cumbia stuff from Rolando Bruno and forthcoming releases from Sonido Gallo Negro and Malphino. New...Musician/Producer Tim Whelan introduces The Blood Tub Orchestra on this A World in London!
Tim Whelan is one of... See details
Thu, 2018-03-22 17:41
Musician/Producer Tim Whelan introduces The Blood Tub Orchestra on this A World in London!
Tim Whelan is one of the gifted brains behind super fusionistic band Transglobal Underground but you’ll find his musical fingers in many pies. His latest project is called The Blood Tub Orchestra and...Impact Theatre Company director Amanda Noar on this A World in London!
For International Women’s Week we spoke... See details
Thu, 2018-03-08 22:49
Impact Theatre Company director Amanda Noar on this A World in London!
For International Women’s Week we spoke with one of the most talented creatives working in our city. Amanda Noar has had a glittering career in dance, television, and stage, and now she leads the Impact Theatre...Cal Jader is back for the first Movimientos show of the year with plenty of the usual across the board selection of... See details
Fri, 2018-02-23 00:16
Cal Jader is back for the first Movimientos show of the year with plenty of the usual across the board selection of beats from the Latin alternative world and the tropical scene.
Brand new music from Dengue Dengue Dengue, Maga Bo’s collaboration with legendary Brazilian group Samba de Coco...Percussion maestro & exceptional music-maker, Afla Sackey dropped in to this A World in London!
Afla will be... See details
Fri, 2018-02-23 00:12
Percussion maestro & exceptional music-maker, Afla Sackey dropped in to this A World in London!
Afla will be performing with his super band Afrik Bawantu at The Empire Bar in Hackney THIS Saturday February 24th and is set to dazzle Mare Street with the finest & funkiest mash-up of...
In another interview series on SOAS Radio, Periklis Tsoukalas, the oud and synth player of BaBa ZuLa, joins us on Skype... See details
Sat, 2018-01-20 19:03
In another interview series on SOAS Radio, Periklis Tsoukalas, the oud and synth player of BaBa ZuLa, joins us on Skype from Istanbul after the release of their 28 track retrospective double LP, XX, and ahead of their London show at Nell's Jazz and Blues on 29th January.
We chat on a range of...The finest selection of New Year global music on this A World in London!
Brand new CDs for 2018 by international... See details
Thu, 2018-01-18 16:40
The finest selection of New Year global music on this A World in London!
Brand new CDs for 2018 by international artists like the Afrika Mamas, Luar Na Lubre, Jyotsna Srikanth with Nordic Raga, and many more, previewed by Sophie Darling, Norman Druker, and DJ...Global music chameleons, the Brickwork Lizards on this A World in London!
Oxford’s premier genre-crossing band... See details
Fri, 2018-01-12 14:09
Global music chameleons, the Brickwork Lizards on this A World in London!
Oxford’s premier genre-crossing band have kickstarted 2018 with a brilliant new album called Haneen! Musical master-chefs, Tarik Beshir and Malachy O’Neill from Brickwork Lizards...Cal Jader hosts the final show of the year with some new tracks courtesy of LA based Vallenato group Very Be Careful, a... See details
Thu, 2017-12-14 17:33
Cal Jader hosts the final show of the year with some new tracks courtesy of LA based Vallenato group Very Be Careful, a Happy Colors remix of Locos Por Juana, a great cover of The Clash by Eskorzo and brand new release on Movimientos from Sofree featuring Cuban rapper Kumar. Plus a round up of the...For the penultimate show of the season Cal Jader hosts another dose of Latin and Lusophonic sounds from Brasilian Hip... See details
Thu, 2017-11-30 19:29
For the penultimate show of the season Cal Jader hosts another dose of Latin and Lusophonic sounds from Brasilian Hip Hop to Argentinian Jazz, field recordings from Venezuela, plenty of Cumbia and a triplet of Afro-Peruvian classics. New music from OQuadro, Rincon Sapiencia, and the Cumbia All...Nehera Sounds brings you music from across the globe from a new region, genre or featured artist. Every Episode will... See details
Mon, 2017-11-27 12:09
Nehera Sounds brings you music from across the globe from a new region, genre or featured artist. Every Episode will take a journey through music to hear the stories, histories, spiritual and cultural influences behind the music we love. This episode is part 2 of our spotlight Insitu Recordings...
From etheral sounds for these winter nights, mixed with some pick-me-ups in the form of salsa and afrobeat to begin... See details
Sat, 2017-11-04 14:09
From etheral sounds for these winter nights, mixed with some pick-me-ups in the form of salsa and afrobeat to begin with, Lia Lua has curated yet another hour of amazing music for your listening pleasure in Musicophilia Episode 9.
Tracklist:
Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill
Seun Kuti & Egypt...
In Episode 8 of Musicophilia Lia Lua’s show starts in a very different place to where it begins. This musical odyssey... See details
Thu, 2017-10-19 12:02
In Episode 8 of Musicophilia Lia Lua’s show starts in a very different place to where it begins. This musical odyssey takes you from Sierra Leone to Zanzibar, and from India to Scotland...plus an exclusive from Peruvian music record label Tigers Milk with Strut Records’ new release Andina: The...A fresh injection of Latin beats with highlights including the Cuban rap meets Trap of Baja Frequencia’s... See details
Thu, 2017-10-19 11:31
A fresh injection of Latin beats with highlights including the Cuban rap meets Trap of Baja Frequencia’s collaboration with La Dame Blanche, the electronic Ecuadorian rhythms of EVHA, the Afro-Venezuelan sounds of Betsayda Machada, Argentina meets Brazil on a track from the new Perotá Chingó...A Global music bonanza on this A World in London as Sophie Darling & DJ Ritu check out the best new international CDs!... See details
Thu, 2017-10-12 20:21
A Global music bonanza on this A World in London as Sophie Darling & DJ Ritu check out the best new international CDs!
ARTIST TRACK COUNTRY
Joji Hirota Chikyu Japan/UK
Ruben Blades ...
Nehera Sounds brings you music from across the globe from a new region, genre or featured artist. Every Episode will... See details
Fri, 2017-10-06 14:42
Nehera Sounds brings you music from across the globe from a new region, genre or featured artist. Every Episode will take a journey through music to hear the stories, histories, spiritual and cultural influences behind the music we love. In this episode we spotlight Insitu Recordings from Bali,...A double helping of global guests from Peru to British Asia on this A World in London!
Eloquent broadcaster Mabele... See details
Thu, 2017-10-05 16:39
A double helping of global guests from Peru to British Asia on this A World in London!
Eloquent broadcaster Mabele Martinez is passionate about introducing world sounds to Peru, and Peru to the rest of the world. Hence, together with Susana Roca Rey she’s instigated a brilliant new album...DJ Cal Jader drops another fresh selection of Latin, Lusophonic and Tropical tunes with plenty of new releases, some... See details
Thu, 2017-10-05 16:37
DJ Cal Jader drops another fresh selection of Latin, Lusophonic and Tropical tunes with plenty of new releases, some re-issue classics and an triplet selection from fellow SOAS Radio presenter Poly-Ritmo. From the psychedelic Cumbia with La Chamba and Candeleros, to Champeta from Bazurto All Stars,...
On the first of many live broadcasts for this show, DJ Lia Lua plays some selections that include new releases from... See details
Thu, 2017-10-05 11:01
On the first of many live broadcasts for this show, DJ Lia Lua plays some selections that include new releases from electro-acoustic producers such as Bambooman, heavy-duty jazz/funk/latin/afro group The Souljazz Orchestra who are fusing more 80s synth styles into their work, and Grandbrothers, a...Fresh young composer and infinite creative talent Montgomery Sadler on this A World in London!
By day you’ll find... See details
Fri, 2017-09-29 19:05
Fresh young composer and infinite creative talent Montgomery Sadler on this A World in London!
By day you’ll find our brilliant guest, Montgomery Sadler in her recording studio, sketching out new and unique musical creations with her gorgeous voice, sprung from nature and blended with...Cal Jader returns for a new season of Latin beats with a stack of new tracks including Colombian psychedelia of... See details
Thu, 2017-09-21 17:02
Cal Jader returns for a new season of Latin beats with a stack of new tracks including Colombian psychedelia of Meridian Brothers to the Brazilian - Morrocan fusion of DJ Tudo, new Latin Jazz from the legendary Eddie Palmieri and deep electronic beats from Mitú. Elsewhere there’s beautiful music...
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...Nehera Sounds brings you music from across the globe from a new region, genre or featured artist. Every Episode will... See details
Sat, 2017-08-26 02:10
Nehera Sounds brings you music from across the globe from a new region, genre or featured artist. Every Episode will take a journey through music to hear the stories, histories, spiritual and cultural influences behind the music we love. In this episode we spotlight our first featured producer,...
This week, Lia Lua is joined by Colectivo Futuro's Miguel Colmenares to talk about the huge variety of Venezuelan music... See details
Tue, 2017-08-22 19:10
This week, Lia Lua is joined by Colectivo Futuro's Miguel Colmenares to talk about the huge variety of Venezuelan music ahead of Music Infinita: New Venezuelan Music Telajeta and Insólito UniVerso at the Jazz Cafe Wednesday 23rd August 2017. Tickets available...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...
From pioneering female producers to field recordings from across the world, and from vintage African re-issues to... See details
Tue, 2017-08-08 17:01
From pioneering female producers to field recordings from across the world, and from vintage African re-issues to Mexican folk song, Lia Lua will have you locked for two hours with her specially curated mix of the unexpected...
Tracklist:
Jlin - Nyakinyua Rise
Fehdah - Like No Other
Code...
In DJ Lia Lua's new show, Musicophilia, she will take you on a journey through many different ages and places. This... See details
Thu, 2017-07-27 16:46
In DJ Lia Lua's new show, Musicophilia, she will take you on a journey through many different ages and places. This episode will keep you on your toes hopefully!
Tracklist:
Nahawa Doumbia - Dan Té Dinyé
Lorenzo_BITW - 27 (feat. rAHHH)
Tarrus Riley - Shaka Zulu Pickney
Soundspecies, Ache...
In DJ Lia Lua's new show, Musicophilia, she will take you on a journey through many different ages and places, in this... See details
Tue, 2017-07-11 17:34
In DJ Lia Lua's new show, Musicophilia, she will take you on a journey through many different ages and places, in this episode, all from women! Happy listening.
Tracklist:
La Chica - El Rezo - Oasis EP
Laurel Halo - Jelly - Dust
Luzmila Carpio - Ch’Uwa Yaku Kawsaypuni - Nicola Cruz Remix -...Rhythm Passport holders, SOAS radio listeners welcome back to the July episode of Rhythm Passport on Air. For the sixth... See details
Mon, 2017-07-03 14:50
Rhythm Passport holders, SOAS radio listeners welcome back to the July episode of Rhythm Passport on Air. For the sixth instalment of our what’s-on guide to the London world music scene we’ve a guest of honour: Maïa Barouh, who will also be the main act of the Celebrating Tanabata event...
Nehera Sounds brings you music from across the globe from a new region, genre or featured artist. Every Episode will... See details
Fri, 2017-06-30 13:56
Nehera Sounds brings you music from across the globe from a new region, genre or featured artist. Every Episode will take a journey through music to hear the stories, histories, spiritual and cultural influences behind the music we love. This episode will spotlightthe 79'rs Gang, a Mardi Gras...New global music on this A World in London, including albums by Nomade Orquestra, Jupiter & Okwess, plus... See details
Mon, 2017-06-19 10:12
New global music on this A World in London, including albums by Nomade Orquestra, Jupiter & Okwess, plus more.
Hoping for healing in London and #JusticeForGrenfell.
ARTIST TRACK COUNTRY
Joji Hirota Chikyu ...Speaking words of wisdom and rapping from his Book of Humanity, Scalper was live in the studio on this A World in... See details
Thu, 2017-06-08 22:49
Speaking words of wisdom and rapping from his Book of Humanity, Scalper was live in the studio on this A World in London!
Scalper, aka, MC Nad, toured the world with Nation Records feisty band Fun-Da-Mental, lyrically & vocally leading their global music revolution. We caught him back in...
