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14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -SOAS Radio is an online radio station and production company based at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London...
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Rita’s World 30/10/19
November 07, 2019 13:16RITA’S WORLD. Mucho music from the motherland and the diaspora- Africa- roots and innovation, new and old. Music for the head, feet, and soul. Every now and then a tasty glimps into music from around the planet and London.
Rita’s World 23/07/18
July 23, 2018 15:34A Romp around the Motherland with big dollops of Malian music featurig Invisible System Samba Toure and BKO. A little stop over in Zambia with Namvula before indulging in lush vocals of Samthing Soweto. Our dear Oscar Kidjo who did so much for the music of Benin has left us and will be dearly missed […]
Rita’s W’’s World 23/07/1
July 23, 2018 15:34A Romp around the Motherland with big dollops of Malian music featurig Invisible System Samba Toure and BKO. A little stop over in Zambia with Namvula before indulging in lush vocals of Samthing Soweto. Our dear Oscar Kidjo who did so much for the music of Benin has left us and will be dearly missed […]
Rita’s World 13/12/2017
December 14, 2017 17:32Some seasonal Xmas songs to get us into the festive mood plus another random look at favourite releases of 2017 featuring sounds from Iraq,Portugal, Cabo Verde, Reunion, more vintage gems from the vaults more from the iconic Francis Bebey and genius Ethiopian vibes legend Mulatu. KOLEDARSKA PESEN Folk Scat – (Nomad Christmas A World Music Celebration) […]
Rita’s W’’s World 23/07/1
December 14, 2017 17:32Some seasonal Xmas songs to get us into the festive mood plus another random look at favourite releases of 2017 featuring sounds from Iraq,Portugal, Cabo Verde, Reunion, more vintage gems from the vaults more from the iconic Francis Bebey and genius Ethiopian vibes legend Mulatu. KOLEDARSKA PESEN Folk Scat – (Nomad Christmas A World Music Celebration) […]
Rita’s World Episode 58
December 07, 2017 15:58Tune in for a random selection of top releases of 2017 featuring new artists like Tootard from the Levant and Takeifa from Senegal. Plus sprinkling of amazing evergreens, icons of the scene who are still at it conjuring up beguiling musical alchemy like Boubacar Kar Kar Traore and Orchestra Baobab. Tootard LAISSEZ PASSER – (Lassez […]
Rita’s World 11/01/17 – A Musical Soundscape to Malick Sidibe
January 13, 2017 15:22Malick Sidibe – the eye of modern Mali genius at capturing the mood evoking an era. He came into his own at a time of seismic change. a time when Africans were either revelling in newly gained freedom or looking forward to it. As Malick Sidibe said – music was the real revolution and great […]
Rita’s World Episode 56
November 17, 2016 16:49This edition of Rita’s World showcases bright new voices from Turkey, Canada, Mauritania, the UK and beyond. They are delving into their traditions and sometimes other folks’ cultures to create compelling new music, all framed in a staggering array of genres. They try on Jazz, folk, psychedelic rock or get back to basics with ancient […]
Rita’s World Episode 55
November 11, 2016 11:40What a day for us all – it’s November the 9th, many of those listening to this program will be reeling from the results of the American presidential elections. So this episode features artists with something to say about our world along with those ushering us onto the dance floor to transcend our woes. I’ve […]
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November 11, 2016 11:40What a day for us all – it’s November the 9th, many of those listening to this program will be reeling from the results of the American presidential elections. So this episode features artists with something to say about our world along with those ushering us onto the dance floor to transcend our woes. I’ve […]
Rita’s World Episode 54
January 31, 2014 14:26Le Grand Kalle – Joseph Kabasele, the Godfather of modern Congolese music epitomised La Belle Epoque. He ruled the roost (until Franco came along) and his ensemble African Jazz was populated with outrageous talent – chock full of future legends. One of them became a global legend and influenced Disco. Who is this West African […]
Rita’s World Episode 53
November 22, 2013 18:26It’s a Jazz thing. This episode mainly features an enticingly random selection of artists who have performed at the London Jazz Festival over the last 21 years – It’s Serious and they are 21! Jaga Jazzists KITTY WU Stix (Ninja Tune) Jessica Lauren UPTOWN (Melt 2000) Abram Wilson I WANT MORE FOR ME THAN THIS […]
Rita’s World Episode 52
November 22, 2013 14:42So, I am not on my lonesome this episode – indeed not! Appietus a top producer from Ghana pops in for a chat about how he got started, how he got into hiplife and highlife, and what is happening in the Ghana music scene now. He is looking for new collaborations in the uk and […]
Rita’s World Episode 51
November 13, 2013 12:43Womex 13! Yes and well good it was too. Thank you Cardiff for being such splendid hosts. Big Shout out to the incredible team that make it happen. This episode features music from everywhere – well it’s Womex – Don’t You Just Know it. Invisible System JUDA Tiga Tej Tibs (Distributed by Proper) Jaron Freeman-Fox Read more..