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574 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIndependent Radio Station based at SOAS, University of London. Broadcasting music and speech content with a focus on Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
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Bollo Speaks Episode 4 - Love
September 23, 2020 11:43 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBBollo Speaks is a collaboration between the Widening Participation department and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each episode is created entirely by the young people, with conversations around Identity, perception and more, soundtracked by their own music, recorded at Bollo Brook's in-house studio. This episode is about love.
Bollo Speaks Episode 4
September 23, 2020 11:43 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBBollo Speaks is a collaboration between the Widening Participation department and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each episode is created entirely by the young people, with conversations around Identity, perception and more, soundtracked by their own music, recorded at Bollo Brook's in-house studio. This episode is about love.
Panjab In My Eye // Episode 6
September 19, 2020 18:49 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBPanj Dariyaavan Da Bass (Bass of the Five Rivers) - Cultural Ambience and Panjabi Identity through an eclectic mix of Panjabi folk, transcultural sound aesthetics and modern Panjabi expression through music. Episode 6 features Adphetti, Sukha 12 Gej and SP Mangat amongst others. @msb._____ #panjabinmyeye
Global Digital Futures: Designing Chatbots for Social Development
September 10, 2020 14:53 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBThis week we are joined by Isabelle Amazon-Brown to speak about Designing Chatbots for Social Development. With ten years experience in 'mobiles for development', working on projects funded by UNICEF, DfID, USAID and the World Bank. She started out running and designing feature-phone friendly mobile sites, but in the past few years has been working on chatbots. She's “passionately jaded” about digital development, having seen more projects “fail” than succeed, but still believes in the transf...
The World Made Easy: Episode 1 - WASH for International Development (With Prof. Barbara Evans)
September 02, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB"WASH is the collective term for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. Due to their interdependent nature, these three core issues are grouped together to represent a growing sector. While each a separate field of work, each is dependent on the presence of the other. For example, without toilets, water sources become contaminated; without clean water, basic hygiene practices are not possible." (Unicef Website) Today’s guest is Professor Barbara Evans, who holds the chair in Public Health Engineerin...
Global Digital Futures: The Politics of Language Online
August 28, 2020 16:28 - 32 minutes - 44 MBThis week, we are speaking to Marie Thaut on The Politics of Language Online. There are more than 7,000 languages on Earth, yet half of the world’s 7.6 billion people speak just 24 of them, and 95 percent speak just 400 of them. That leaves five percent of the global population spread across 6,600 different languages, hundreds of them now spoken by less than ten people. Marie is doing an MA in Language Documentation and Description and has completed a BA in Language Sciences at the Universit...
DanDana Episode 16 | Black Music Matters
August 20, 2020 21:50 - 1 hour - 120 MBIn light of the multiple events that have swept the globe this year, DanDana team decided to reflect on some of the music that matters. As protests highlighting the importance of black lives after the brutal killings of George Floyd and Brayonna Taylor and the rise of the decentralized Black Lives Matter movement, we felt the urge to shine a light on the rich musical heritage of black people in the region from Andalusia to Mongolia and from Yemen to Anatolia. In this episode we dug deep int...
Panjab In My Eye // Episode 5
August 16, 2020 15:44 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB“Sounds of the Wickedest”, Panjab In My Eye Episode 5 with that Panjabi sound therapy. Investigating Panjabi emotions, the experience of partition on the sounds of the Panjyaab and as always, the ‘Panjabi linear’. Takhat Hazara to Canada, Mehndipur to Birmingham (B21), 1947 to 2020. From Mustard Fields to Disco Lights (Alka Pande). Featured artists include Gitaz Bindrakhia, Surinder Rattan, Himmat Sandhu, Hans Mann and PHANTØM. *Note to Panjabi and non-Panjabi speaking listeners: feel free t...
Global Digital Futures: Landscapes of Journalistic Practice in the Middle East
August 13, 2020 11:46 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBThis week we are joined by Aida Al-Kaisy to speak about Landscapes of Journalistic Practice in the Middle East. Aida is a Media Reform Advisor and has worked extensively on media development projects across the MENA region including in Iraq, Palestine and Jordan. She is currently working on a number of projects, focusing on issues related to youth engagement in media, media in conflict, social cohesion and the media and the development of independent media platforms in MENA amongst other th...
Bollo Speaks Episode 3 - The Broken Social Contract
August 13, 2020 10:53 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBBollo Speaks is a collaboration between the Widening Participation department and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each episode is created entirely by the young people, with conversations around Identity, perception and more, soundtracked by their own music, recorded at Bollo Brook's in-house studio.
Bollo Speaks Episode 3
August 13, 2020 10:53 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBBollo Speaks is a collaboration between the Widening Participation department and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each episode is created entirely by the young people, with conversations around Identity, perception and more, soundtracked by their own music, recorded at Bollo Brook's in-house studio.
Panjab In My Eye // Episode 4
July 21, 2020 11:52 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBEpisode 4 of Panjab In My Eye, old school panjabi sound therapy and investigating the raw Panjabiyat in new school modes of music making & mixing. Featuring Superj4tt, Bally Sagoo and the Hunterz @msb._____ #Panjabinmyeye
Professor Playlist: Stephen Chan
July 16, 2020 15:02 - 45 minutes - 103 MBMiia Laine speaks to Stephen Chan about occupying the US consulate, being involved with booking Led Zeppelin, learning how to observe an election and his academic career. Learn more about Stephen: http://www.stephen-chan.com/
Noah gets educated on millennial Culture
July 07, 2020 17:26 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBWelcome back! On today's episode, Noah's brothers (who are internet bangouts) update his terminology book. There are many new terms and phrases which our generation utilise in explaining new shifts in culture, and today we decided to focus on terms used in Gender, Sexuality and a few others you might find interesting. Disclaimer: This hasn't been created to alienate or offend. We only deal with love over here. Song of the Week: Nissi- Judi (Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/38gOyZatCJ...
Panjab In My Eye // Episode 3
July 04, 2020 07:58 - 51 minutes - 119 MBPanjab In My Eye // Episode 3 by SOAS Radio
W/MSB Episode 2
July 01, 2020 16:03 - 48 minutes - 111 MBReflect, Relax and Regenerate. A journey of soothing beats to uplift your spirit and reenergise your week. Featuring artists such as Mansur Brown, Afta-1 and La Soülchyld amongst others. @ msb._____
Bollo Speaks Episode 2 - Inequality & Mental Wellbeing
June 25, 2020 12:07 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBBollo Speaks is a collaboration between the Widening Participation department and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each episode is created entirely by the young people, with conversations around Identity, perception and more, soundtracked by their own music, recorded at Bollo Brook's in-house studio. In episode 2, the young people discuss inequality and mental wellbeing.
Bollo Speaks Episode 2
June 25, 2020 12:07 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBBollo Speaks is a collaboration between the Widening Participation department and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each episode is created entirely by the young people, with conversations around Identity, perception and more, soundtracked by their own music, recorded at Bollo Brook's in-house studio. In episode 2, the young people discuss inequality and mental wellbeing.
Global Sports Conversations with Sean Cottrell
June 08, 2020 11:05 - 58 minutes - 133 MBDr J Simon Rofe & Sean Cottrell (lawinsport) in conversation concerning the legal implications of COVID19 for Sport, Lex Sportiva and Sports Law.
DanDana Episode 14 | Ambient Music from Greater MENA
June 05, 2020 21:35 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBThe borders between genres such as ambient, drone, musique concrète, electro-acoustic and experimental music are blurry. Compositions sonically weave together soundscapes from natural and urban environments, recordings of instruments, voice, with synthesizers and electronics, creating immersive listening experiences which transcend linear narratives and instead invite us to discover novel notions of space and time. Join the usual sonic culprits Emily Sarsam, Yamen Makdad and Christina Hazboun...
CISD Afghanistan Strategic And Geopolitical Perspectives 12 March 2019
June 03, 2020 12:39 - 50 minutes - 116 MBCISD Afghanistan Strategic And Geopolitical Perspectives 12 March 2019 by SOAS Radio
Panjab In My Eye // Episode 2
May 30, 2020 17:07 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBManvir is back with this weeks mix of alt Panjabi hits
Bollo Speaks Episode 1 - Identity & Perception
May 20, 2020 17:48 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBBollo Speaks is a collaboration between the SOAS Access, Participation and Student Success team, and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each episode is created entirely by the young people, with conversations around Identity, perception and more, soundtracked by their own music, recorded at Bollo Brook's in-house studio.
Bollo Speaks Episode 1
May 20, 2020 17:48 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBBollo Speaks is a collaboration between the SOAS Access, Participation and Student Success team, and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each episode is created entirely by the young people, with conversations around Identity, perception and more, soundtracked by their own music, recorded at Bollo Brook's in-house studio.
Sound & Colour Episode 5.5: Astral Traveling
May 18, 2020 09:03 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBIn this follow-up episode on the space theme, we explore music evoking contemplative spaciousness. Expect spiritual jazz from the 70s, sheets of sound and Afrofuturism.
Sound & Colour Ep 5.5: Astral Traveling
May 18, 2020 09:03 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBIn this follow-up episode on the space theme, we explore music evoking contemplative spaciousness. Expect spiritual jazz from the 70s, sheets of sound and Afrofuturism.
Charkha Discs 5: Face To Face
May 13, 2020 15:16 - 1 hour - 217 MBAs we carry on face to face, even thru screens and windows, here are some sounds that calm and suppress. From artists who are always looking for new futures, creating sonic worlds where tactile instruments sound plastic, where machines mimic and replicate environmental fluidity and frailty. First 30 bubbles up gently, with contemporary artists Yu Su, D.K, DJ Wave dancing between conceptions of left-field and groove. Moving into a steady groove the sweet UK translation of street soul bangs aga...
W/MSB- 1: PS, Floral. A Memory
May 11, 2020 02:43 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBPrepare to kick back with our new show Dj'd by the ever-talented Manvivr Brar. This week he brings you the best beats in R&b and Hip-Hop
Sound & Colour Ep 5: Music in Space
May 08, 2020 14:16 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBTo escape the boredom at home during the lockdown, Paolo invites you to a musical journey through the cosmos. Expect an eclectic mix of genres and spontaneous poetry.
DanDana Episode 13 | Resistance and Solidarity Pt. 2
May 07, 2020 21:02 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBExpanding on our first part of Ep. 13 Resistance and Solidarity, we carry on the path to explore intersectional and multifaceted forms of resistance to social injustice, wars, gender inequality and more. In this episode we immerse ourselves in music from Iraq, Iran, Syria, Armenia, Sudan, Tunisia and more. The music we explore is outside the usual media framing and we detangle the circumstances surrounding the songs of our revered musicians.
Sound & Colour Ep 4.5: A Future Creator
May 01, 2020 15:40 - 54 minutes - 75 MBIn this unique episode, expect new releases interspersed by conversation with a guest musician on creating music during lockdown -features some hot takes on the current status of the gig economy.
Sound & Colour Ep 4.0: It's Not All Bad
April 22, 2020 22:46 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBIn an attepmt to prove that it's not all doom and gloom, Matt takes you through some hot new releases. Expect a range of rhythms and references to the pandemic.
Graphic Details Episode 1 - Persepolis
April 20, 2020 14:30 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBGraphic Details explores the world of graphic novels and comics from Asia and Africa. In this first episode Indigo, Ayesha and Gaia will be discussing Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. They will look at the historical and political context and how that has shaped the story, as well as its literary and artistic styles.
Charkha Discs 4: Saga
April 16, 2020 15:44 - 59 minutes - 109 MBAn up-tempo mix of pop melodies and blissed-out, fuzzy earworms to accompany and sooth during this saga. A collection of personal favourite pick-me-ups filled with Joyful, bubbling synths and skittering drum patterns. For a moment when all our lives feel like one long Jim Jarmusch mood poem. Featuring 90s acid nostalgia from Andras, fourth-world infused tech-trance from Richard H. Kirk, and the best Bjork song you've never heard. 'I've been to the doctor, he says I'm alright'.
A Conversation with the Makers of Film Festival Film
April 06, 2020 16:38 - 1 hour - 140 MBA podcast focused on the provocative movie Film Festival Film with its co-directors Mpumelelo Mcata and Perivi Katjavivi, as well as film producer Anna Teeman, in conversation with Lindiwe Dovey and Caspar Melville (SOAS Centre for Creative Industries, Media, and Screen Studies). https://twitter.com/oldlocationfilm https://twitter.com/BLK_JKS https://twitter.com/AnnaTeeman https://twitter.com/screenworlds1 https://twitter.com/lindiwedovey https://twitter.com/CasparMelville
Cococnut Qawwali Episode 2: IKEA SHEETS
April 04, 2020 23:28 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBEpisode 2 is here! In this episode, Zaynab takes us through some of the more contemporary renditions of Qawwali from popular Pakistani Dramas to the grooves of Nescafe Basement. For more of Sami Yusuf check Out his performances in the Dubai Opera House here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcd3gQz6UIU
SOAS World Languages Institute Podcast: Do you sign or do you speak?
April 01, 2020 19:36 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode, Saskia examines an often overlooked side of languages. British Sign Language is the first language of many deaf and hard of hearing people, and their children across the UK, and yet misconceptions and myths about sign languages are pervasive and most Linguistics courses do not include modules on them. This podcast explores some of those myths, looking at some areas of linguistic interest, in BSL and around the world. Diane Stoianov, a PhD student, and Bencie Woll, head of UCL...
Sound & Colour Ep 3.5: Lilac Orchids
March 21, 2020 11:54 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBA mixtape continuation of Ep 3 devoted to International Women's Day 2020. The official colour of IWD, purple, has been used throughout history to signify solidarity and resistance. This mixtape spans genres, generations and geography - Enjoy. Shameless plug: For updates on future episodes along with tracklists, follow us on Instagram: @sound.and_colour
Professor Playlist: Paul Basu
March 19, 2020 14:31 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBFred speaks to Paul Basu, Professor of Anthropology about the archive of Northcote Thomas and the ‘Museum Affordances / [Re:]Entanglements’ project he is leading. Tune in for 5 archival selections. https://re-entanglements.net/
Sound & Colour Ep 3: Heliotropics (International Women's Day)
March 08, 2020 21:06 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBAn episode devoted to purple - the official colour of International Women's Day. Expect inspiring, genre defining female aritists from a range of decades. For tracklists, updates on future episodes and fresh tunes, catch our insta @sound.and_colour
Sound & Colour Ep 2.5: Ultramarine
February 27, 2020 18:05 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBJoin our relaxed ascent into the ultramarine with this layed back mixtape of tracks that didn't quite make it onto episode 2.
Digital Identity Systems: Great potential but let's not forget the risks
February 27, 2020 15:16 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBDigital identity systems: Great potential but let's not forget the risks. In conversation with Mushtaq Khan In our third podcast from the SOAS Anti-Corruption Evidence research consortium, Mushtaq Khan joins Agata Slota to explain why digital identity systems have been lauded for their potential to reduce fraud and improve the delivery of public services. But along with the benefits come risks, especially for the poor and marginalised.
Global Sports Conversations: Cricket Diplomacy
February 24, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 50.7 MBnother of our Global Sports Conversations with Amran Malik, Wicketz Development Office, Cricket East Lords Taverners & Dave Summers, Diverse Communities Officer Cricket East Lords Taverners.
That's the Spirit Podcast: Issue #11
February 19, 2020 14:10 - 17 minutes - 23.3 MBThis edition Syraat AL- Mustaqeem, Hana, and Maliha discuss topics of journalism, diversity, and representation in journalism, as well as some of their favourite articles from issue #11
Global Sports Conversations: Christa Pryor
February 17, 2020 12:01 - 19 minutes - 45.7 MBIn this Episode, Christa's prior talks about how sports is a "universal delivery system for joy" especially for young females around the world. Listen to how Christa and Lindsay break down the nuances of sports and it's impact on changing gender dynamics and perceptions when the opportunity to engage with them becomes more open to women.
SOAS World Languages Institute Podcast: Tongue tied – do you speak your mother's tongue?
February 10, 2020 12:40 - 1 hour - 216 MBTongue tied – do you speak your mother's tongue? Kúnmi speaks to people who grew up with a home or family language different to a dominant societal one. Heritage speakers, as they're often called (who sometimes do not actually speak the language at all) feel a connection to the associated 'minority' culture which at times leads to complex relationship with the language. In the year of indigenous languages, this episode sought to ask what some people feel their indigenous language is. We ...
Sound & Colour Ep 2: Shades of Midnight
February 07, 2020 17:35 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBJoin us on a journey into the ultramarine. This episode explores the sounds of midnight and the accompanying thoughts to this mysterious hour. Expect relaxing tones and badly pronounced names.
DanDana SPECIAL Ep 11 | Ammar 808
February 06, 2020 14:07 - 54 minutes - 61 MBOut of the drawer of history, we summoned out an interview that DanDana co-hosts Christina Hazboun and Yamen Mekdad conducted in December 2018 with the prolific producer Ammar 808 before is performance at Café Oto. We spoke to Sofyan Ben Youssef about his work, production, electro-percussion and how the latest album Maghreb United with all its influences came into being. We also speak about cross border north African collaboration with Algerian Sofiane Saidi, Maroccan Mehdi Nassouli and Tun...
Humanitarian Hub Podcast - Episode 6, Dr. Natalie Roberts
February 06, 2020 12:55 - 18 minutes - 42 MBIn the sixth episode of the humanitarian hub podcast, Tayba Ahmed talks with Dr Natalie Roberts about her role as head of emergencies with MSF. Dr Natalie draws our attention to the ongoing Ebola epidemic in the DRC, while also highlighting the cohort of actors involved in the work she does. More broadly, she shares her insights and predictions of the future landscape of humanitarianism and development from the perspective of a medical doctor. To access some of Natalie's previous blog posts ...
Humanitarian Hub Podcast - Episode 5, Ellen Goodwin
February 06, 2020 12:55 - 25 minutes - 58.2 MBIn the fifth episode of the SOAS Humanitarian Hub Podcast, Jake Tacchi talks with Ellen Goodwin about her PhD research exploring the potentials of promoting local, inter-religious cooperation to build resilience in fragile contexts. Ellen is currently researching at SOAS, in conjunction with World Vision UK. We were able to explore various aspects of her expertise, and to talk more generally about the growing prominence of religion in humanitarian and development work. For more information ...