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World Radio Day 2017 Podcast Series: Interview with Peter Lewis
January 23, 2017 23:05 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBIn the build up to the World Radio Day Event 2017 the SOAS Radio Team will be interviewing community radio, representatives of communication for development organisations, radio industry professionals and academics on this years theme of ‘Radio and Global Transitions’ in a series of podcasts. In this episode, Anna Ruth talks to Peter Lewis. A former senior lecturer of Community Radio at London Metropolitan University and co-author of ‘From the Margins to the Cutting Edge: Community Media and...
Richard Murphy: Taming the Inclination to Tax Abuse
January 18, 2017 17:09 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBContinuing reports of tax avoidance and substantial new estimates of tax evasion suggest that neither activity is going out of fashion. That implies that many of the efforts put in place to date to tackle these issues may not have had the desired effect. In this talk, Richard Murphy will tackle three themes. The first is why those efforts to curtail abuse have failed. The second is how the abuse is continuing. The third is what we need to do now.
Wang Beibei (SOAS Concert Series) - 02/12/2016
December 23, 2016 22:25 - 1 hour - 126 MBChinese 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 Music (UK). She tours and performs worldwide with noted conductors, orchestras and soloists. Her musical sensibility of Chinese heritage and Western avant-garde influences serve her motto to challenge her...
Pocket Caravan (SOAS Concert Series)- 18/11/2016
December 23, 2016 20:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBTracing routes & connections between Europe and South America Pocket Caravan explore the fascinating rhythms of South America and the fiery melodies of European folk traditions, finding connections between music from across the continents. The Quartet began after a chance encounter between South Brazilian violinist Felipe Karam and British guitarist Peter Michaels, developing to include Bahian percussionist Anselmo Netto and North Brazilian double bassist Matheus Nova. From the barn dances ...
CISD: Security And Nuclear Issues In South Asia
December 09, 2016 18:35 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn this talk Ambassor Dhanapala discusses safety concerns in South Asia with India and Pakistan being nuclear countries. Is it a threat to the stability of the region? What incentives can be given to follow a path of disarmament?
The Chilcot Inquiry: Lessons for Strategy? Talk by Sir Roderic Lyne
December 09, 2016 18:01 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBChaired by Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri of SOAS, Sir Roderic Lyne, member of the Iraq inquiry committee and Ms Bronwen Maddox, Director of the Institute for Government, discuss their views on "The Chilcot Inquiry: Lessons for Strategy?". Sir Roderic Lyne was a member of the committee of 5 Privy Counsellors, chaired by Sir John Chilcot, which conducted the Iraq Inquiry and reported in July 2016. He was a member of the Diplomatic Service from 1970 to 2004, serving as the British Ambassador to the Russ...
Improving Early Warning of Mass Atrocities - Talk by Prof. Ben Valentino
December 08, 2016 18:01 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBWhat do we know about early warning for mass atrocities and how can we improve it? In this lecture, Professor Valentino will discuss the state of the field of atrocity early warning, and describe his work on the Early Warning Project. The Early Warning Project is a joint initiative of the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the Dickey Center for International Understanding at Dartmouth College. The Early Warning Project produc...
The Risk of Nuclear War: Interview with Prof. Scott Sagan and Prof. Ben Valentino
December 05, 2016 17:23 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBDr. Leslie Vinjamuri of SOAS University interviews Professor Scott D. Sagan of Stanford University and Professor Ben Valentino of Dartmouth on "The Nuclear Necessity Principle: Ethics, Law, and the Risk of Nuclear War". Can the use of nuclear weapons be morally justified? The Obama Administration’s 2013 nuclear weapons guidelines directed the U.S. military to ensure that all nuclear war plans “apply the principles of distinction and proportionality and seek to minimize collateral damage to c...
CISD: David C. Unger - Explaining the American Election
November 26, 2016 21:30 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBIn this talk, David C. Unger delves into the complexities of the US election. He discusses its immediate causes, identity politics, and how different parts of the globe will be effected. Bio: David C. Unger is a journalist, author and is currently Adjunct Professor of American Foreign Policy at Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies Europe. In this talk, he will address why various groups within America voted in the way they did and the issues that have driven the...
Southern Cone Quintet (SOAS Concert Series) - 04/11/2016
November 24, 2016 11:22 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBSounds & 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, cueca, and candombe, as well as indigenous forms such as Mapuche music. It is from this rich terrain that the quintet draws its inspiration, rearranging pieces from a wide variety of sources: from 20th century ...
CISD Talk: Anti-Corruption in Adverse Contexts
November 11, 2016 18:44 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBIn this talk, Dr Pallavi Roy, Mushtaq Khan and Antonio Andreoni discuss Anti-corruption strategies in adverse contexts and how to identify anti-corruption activities that are likely to have a high impact and that can be feasible in these contexts. This talk was recorded on 18 October 2016
Namlo (SOAS Concert Series) - 21/10/2016
November 08, 2016 16:50 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBNamlo: 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 indigenous folk traditions with global influences. With poetic lyrics and melodies inspired by the Himalayan foothills & mountains, the band weaves an eclectic cross-cultural musical soundscape with in...
Abbos Kosimov (SOAS Concert Series) - 10/10/2016
November 08, 2016 16:42 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBUzbek 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 and trained with leading Uzbek doira artists. He went on to establish his own percussion school in 1994 and the ensemble ‘Abbos’ in 1998. He moved to the USA in 2005, and has since performed with arti...
Development Matters - How can we engage children in global development issues?
September 28, 2016 17:11 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThis episode looks at development education in schools and how to engage children in global development issues. Dr. Doug Bourn, Director of UCL’s Development Education Research Centre and SOAS Senior Fellow Dr. Ben Dix, founder of the charity PositiveNegatives, discuss the concept of ‘global citizenship’, why teaching children about sustainable development and humanitarianism is important and how to educate children on issues such as conflict, migration, climate change and poverty.
WOMAD Festival 2016 Highlights
August 31, 2016 14:15 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBCouldn't make it to WOMAD this year? Or did you go, love it and want to relive the experience? Either way, this show is for you! Listen to the SOAS Radio team's musical highlights from WOMAD 2016 plus some fascinating extracts from our artist interviews, live recordings and more... Featuring Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band, Sidestepper, Ibrahim Malouuf, Blick Bassy, Grit Orchestra, Volosi, Aziza Brahim, Meta & The Cornerstones, Ana Tijoux, Onra, Concordu e Tenore de Oresei, La Mambanegra. ...
WOMAD Festival 2016 - The Breath Interview
August 26, 2016 18:57 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBWe had a lovely chat to The Breath, the new project of guitarist Stuart McCallum (former Cinematic Orchestra) and singer Rioghnach Connolly at WOMAD Festival 2016. They talk about composing in the kitchen and why the Manchester sound is in 85 bpm. More about The Breath and the album order here: https://realworldrecords.com/release/655/carry-your-kin/ Produced by Will Roper & Miia Laine.
WOMAD Festival 2016 - Onra Interview
August 22, 2016 11:18 - 10 minutes - 9.67 MBWarning - contains strong language. On the last night of Womad Festival 2016, we chatted to Onra. The French DJ and producer became succesful ten years ago with an album of Chinese samples called "Chinoiserie". In our interview he talks about his latest album "Fundamentals", the weak state of the music industry, being pigeonholed and the upcoming Chinoiserie 3, off which he played a few exclusives at WOMAD Festival. Thanks to Team Borkowski for the support! Produced by Miia Laine & Will Roper
Migrant Culture in Berlin - The "Werkstatt der Kulturen"
August 14, 2016 16:34 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBThe Werkstatt der Kulturen ("Workshop of Cultures") is Germany's only cultural community & arts centre that is completely dedicated to migrant and minority cultures. Having been financially supported by the City of Berlin for the last 10 years, the senate recently announced the withdrawal of its funds for 2018. SOAS Radio visited the cultural centre to find out what it means for Germany's capital.
Women on the Move Awards 2016 - Migrant Women in the UK
July 05, 2016 19:01 - 9 minutes - 10.7 MBSOAS Radio attended the 2016 UK Women on the Move Awards, held annually in recognition of the achievements of migrant women. Listen to the best moments of the ceremony and an exclusive interview with Woman of the Year Mariam Ibrahim Yusuf.
"The right to be wrong": Academic Freedom in the Arab World: Interview with Prof. Lisa Anderson
June 22, 2016 11:08 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBDr. Leslie Vinjamuri of SOAS University interviews Prof. Lisa Anderson on the topic of academic freedom and scientific research in the aftermath of the 2011 uprisings against Hosni Mubarak. During her tenure as President of the American University of Cairo, Dr. Anderson had to navigate the most crucial political upheavals in Egypt’s history while leading a prominent educational institution, serving during the terms of four different Egyptian presidents. As she dealt with the upheavals, she al...
Good Enough Governance: Interview with Prof. Stephen Krasner
June 22, 2016 11:08 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBDr. Leslie Vinjamuri of SOAS University interviews Prof. Stephen D. Krasner of Stanford Unversity on "Good Enough Governance". The renowned author of “Sovereignty: Organized Hypocrisy” addresses the concept of "Good Enough Governance" in matters of war and nation building. American foreign policy has consistently focused on promoting democracy, which has overshadowed more immediate national security concerns. The assumption that countries could be put on a path toward consolidated democracy ...
CISD: Setsuko Thurlow: Interview with a Hiroshima survivor
June 19, 2016 11:09 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBAs a 13-year old schoolgirl, Setsuko Thurlow found herself in close proximity to the hypocenter of the atomic blast that hit Hiroshima on the 6th August 1945. A survivor of one of the most pivotal events in modern history, she has dedicated much of her life to breaking the silence surrounding nuclear issues and has recounted her experiences thousands of times across the globe. Now aged 83 Setsko, who resides in Canada with her husband, remains a prominent anti-nuclear activist and last year r...
Governance without Hierarchy? Interview with Prof. Tanja Börzel and Prof. Thomas Risse
May 19, 2016 13:11 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBDr. Leslie Vinjamuri of SOAS University interviews Professors Tanja Börzel and Thomas Risse of the Otto-Suhr-Institute for Political Science, Freie Universität Berlin on "Governance Without Hierarchy? Effective and Legitimate in Areas of Limited Statehood". Tanja Börzel is professor of political science and holds the Chair for European Integration at the Otto-Suhr-Institute for Political Science, Freie Universität Berlin. She is coordinator of the Research College "The Transformative Power o...
Human Dignity: Interview with Prof. Anthony Arend
April 26, 2016 17:33 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBDr. Leslie Vinjamuri of SOAS University interviews Professor Anthony Arend on his new book Human Dignity: The Future of Global Institutions. About the book: What does human dignity mean and what role should it play in guiding the mission of international institutions? In recent decades, global institutions have proliferated—from intergovernmental organizations to hybrid partnerships. The specific missions of these institutions are varied, but is there a common animating principle to inform t...
CISD: UN Series UNHCR Luc Brandt interview
April 25, 2016 14:39 - 6 minutes - 8.53 MBInterview with Dr Luc Brandt, a consultant with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, about his experience of working in the UN
CISD: UN Series OHCHR Mutoy Mubiala Interview
April 25, 2016 14:32 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBInterview with Mr Mutoy Mubiala, an official at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on his experiences at the U.N.
CISD: UN Series IOM Daniel Szabo Interview
April 25, 2016 14:25 - 11 minutes - 16 MBInterview with Daniel Szabo, Communications Officer at the International Organisation for Migration on his experiences at the U.N
CISD: UN Series: Nour's Speech
April 25, 2016 14:19 - 8 minutes - 14.8 MBCISD Student Nour Shawaf gives the opening speech at the UN reception on the first day of the study tour.
CISD: Constancy and Change in U.S. Foreign Policy from Truman to Obama
April 25, 2016 12:49 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBDr Seyom Brown, author of Faces of Power: Constancy and Change in United States Foreign Policy from Truman to Obama, will show how Barack Obama’s tenure in the Oval Office has transformed him more than he sought to transform the world. Chaired by Dr Dan Plesch.
CISD: International Humanitarian Diplomacy & The Role Of NGOs
April 11, 2016 11:35 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBHumanitarian Diplomacy aims to mobilize public and governmental support and resources for humanitarian operations, and it is a field with many players, including governments, international organizations, NGOs and the private sector. The issue of Humanitarian Diplomacy has acquired a particular relevance and urgency in the last decades, with the eruption of inner conflicts, civil wars and consequent humanitarian crises in a wide geography extending from Palestine, Somalia and Mali to Afghanis...
Interview with Theatre for Peace Director Ali Mahdi Nouri
March 07, 2016 17:17 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBInterview with Ali Mahdi Nouri about his work as an actor & theatre director working with ex-child soldiers and refugees in Sudan. Ali Mahdi Nouri is the Director of the Al-Bugaa Theatre in Khartoum, the National Director of SOS Children, and the Director of the Centre for Theatre in Conflict Zones in Darfur. He has been awarded the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for his work with child soldiers and refugees in Sudan, and the UNESCO Arab Culture Prize for the promotion of dialogue between Arabic cultu...
WHIRLDFUZZZ #8
February 28, 2016 21:19 - 1 hour - 164 MBDivine & Magoo returns! Whirldfuzzz DJs Sheila Divine and Tallulah Magoo return from the wilderness back into the studio with another eclectic mix of fuzzalicious rock'n'roll, specially selected to satisfy the earholes of the most discerning punkheads around the globe! DIG IT!
BYOB Brass Band mix
February 25, 2016 14:25 - 2 hours - 279 MBWill Roper, Austin Cooper and Max RG from BYOB, recently sprung a two-hour mix of brass band from around the world. Originally aired as part of their first 6hour installment on Resonance Extra, this mix gives a taster of some of the global styles their residency will feature. Tracklist: Rebirth Brass Band - Do Watcha Wanna Fanfare Ciocarlia - Golden Days Red Baraat - Chaal Baby Anthony Holborne - Renaissance Suite Grimethorpe Colliery Band - Concerto D’Aranjuez Gangbe Brass Band - Les Vra...
World Radio Day 2016 - Radio and Peacebuilding panel
February 25, 2016 12:56 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBPanel Discussion on Radio for Peacebuilding from the SOAS Radio & C4D World Radio Day 2016 event in the Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre. The Panel: Anne Bennett (Hirondelle Foundation) Francis Rolt (Radio For Peacebuilding/ Search For Common Ground) Kerida McDonald (UNICEF) Introduction by Miia Laine (SOAS Radio), chaired by Jackie (C4D)
SOAS SU Lecture Series: Decolonising the University
February 24, 2016 18:58 - 2 hours - 113 MBIntroductory statements were made by Neelam Chhara, Co-founder of Decolonising Our Minds and final year politics student. Discussions around legacies of colonialism have been highlighted nationwide through campaigns such as Why Is My Curriculum White and the Rhodes Must Fall Oxford movement which have underlined the colonial violence embedded in universities. What does it mean for an institution to be “white?” How does coloniality affect the higher education institutions we are part of? ...
Brass Bands of New Orleans
February 24, 2016 13:47 - 2 hours - 279 MBWill Roper takes a listen to the evolution of the Brass Band sound of New Orleans. In an interview with expert Matt Sakakeeny, we hear how the tradition has changed from its early roots from slavery, through to its importance mingling with the sounds of jazz and later R&B, funk and hip-hop. We hear songs and stories of the key bands, and how the music highlights topics such as race relations in the US, police brutality, community spirit, gender roles and musics role in post-Katrina New Or...
SOAS SU Lecture Series: Paki And The Changing Face Of Racism In South Asian
February 03, 2016 19:29 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBThe term "Paki" rose to prominence in the 1960s, white britons threatened by the arrival of south asian migrants to the UK used the term as a violent slur. Physical violence would often occur throughout the 60s,70s, 80s and 90s and these attacks would often be termed as "Paki bashing." Despite this being a significant part of the experience of many from south asia when first arriving to Britain, its cultural legacy has never been fully captured or grasped by mainstream media, film or the ar...
CISD: Emily Bowerman Interview
February 03, 2016 16:31 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBIn relation to the event Education Beyond borders, Emily Bowerman is Programmes Manager at Refugee Support Network. Emily runs the Higher Education programme, helping young refugees and asylum seekers to access university, and also Youth on the Move, supporting Afghan former unaccompanied asylum seeking children at risk of being forcibly removed from the UK.
CISD: Dami Makinde Interview
February 03, 2016 16:25 - 5 minutes - 4.59 MBIn relation to the event Education Beyond Borders, Dami Makinde is a Project Co-ordinate at Let Us Learn, a youth-led movement for access to higher education for young people who were brought to the UK as children but who are denied student finance and ‘home fee status’ for university. Let Us Learn develops young leaders to campaign for change and to raise awareness of immigration status and issues around access to higher education.
CISD: Education Beyond Borders
February 03, 2016 16:05 - 1 hour - 90 MBWe hope that SOAS create their 'Refugee Scholarships' in a way that is inclusive and provides meaningful access and support for people affected by displacement. This event is to raise awareness about the structural difficulties refugees, asylum seekers, and people with temporary protection face when seeking higher education. The panel is made up of support networks, experts by experience and campaigners that fight for the right to an education. Speakers: Emily Bowerman Theodros Abraham ...
The Student Union Lecture Series 5 - Frantz Fanon: Philosopher of the Barricades
January 29, 2016 12:57 - 2 hours - 123 MBDecolonising Our Minds and Pluto Press are delighted to welcome Peter Hudis, Selim Nadi and Tithi Bhattacharya for a discussion on Professor Hudis's crucial new book on Frantz Fanon's philosophical and psychological thought, and political activism - "Frantz Fanon: Philosopher of the Barricades". Scholarship on Fanon is vast, and he is regarded as a singular figure in postcolonialism, critical theory and revolutionary political thought. His works have inspired movements in Palestine, South Af...
CISD: David Kennedy, "A World of Struggle"
January 25, 2016 12:11 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBDavid Kennedy, Ben Fine, Gina Heathcote, Stephen Hopgood and Gerry Simpson discuss David Kennedy’s new book "A World of Struggle: How Power, Law, and Expertise Shape Global Political Economy". "A World of Struggle reveals the role of expert knowledge in our political and economic life. As politicians, citizens, and experts engage one another on a technocratic terrain of irresolvable argument and uncertain knowledge, a world of astonishing inequality and injustice is born.
CISD: The Paris Agreement On Climate Change
January 18, 2016 12:35 - 1 hour - 89 MBThe panel for this event will evaluate the content of Paris Agreement. They will cover mitigation, adaptation, loss and damage as well as finance and technology transfer. They will also outline what needs to happen to implement the Paris Agreement effectively to actually mitigate dangerous anthropogenic climate change. Each panel member has worked on climate change both within and beyond the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. They will provide insights into the negotiation...
CISD: Interview Natalie Bennett On The Refugee Crisis
January 14, 2016 16:06 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBFollowing up on the event 'Refugee Crisis: Perceptions, Realities & Solutions', Natalie Bennett, leader of the Green Party, holds an in-depth discussion with SOAS radio concerning her views on the refugee 'crisis' and the actions that Britain should be taking.
CISD: Refugee Crisis: Perceptions, Realities & Solutions
January 14, 2016 15:56 - 2 hours - 110 MBThe crisis facing refugees is entering its worst phase yet. Hundreds of thousands of people have left their homes in search of a better life for them and their families. The SOAS Students Union, MENA and Ahlulbayt Islamic Societies bring to you this exclusive insight dissecting the perceptions, realities and solutions on the issue with talks by academics, organisations and volunteers including, Benjamin Ward - Deputy Director of Human Rights Watch's Europe and Central Asia Division Na...
CISD: Women Of The Global South Were Instrumental In Placing Gender Equality On The UN Charter
January 14, 2016 15:44 - 57 minutes - 53 MBPanelists Dr Dan Plesch and students discuss whether this southern agency changes the sense of ownership of the Charter and UN Women? Should SOAS honour these "Women of San Francisco?". Chaired by Dr Gina Heathcote
CISD: Prosecuting Rape As A War Crime
January 14, 2016 15:35 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBPanelists Professor Christine Chinkin, Dr Dan Plesh and Ewan Lawson discuss the work of the new LSE Centre on Women, Peace and Security and its nexus to cutting edge gender research at the SOAS Centre for Gender Studies and the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy. Chaired by Dr Gina Heathcote.
Afterwar: Healing the Moral Wounds of our Soldiers - Interview with Professor Nancy Sherman
January 13, 2016 12:10 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBDr. Leslie Vinjamuri of SOAS University interviews Professor Nancy Sherman of Georgetown University on her new book "Afterwar: Healing the Moral Wounds of our Soldiers". About the book: Movies like American Sniper and The Hurt Locker hint at the inner scars our soldiers incur during service in a war zone. The moral dimensions of their psychological injuries -- guilt, shame, feeling responsible for doing wrong or being wronged -- elude conventional treatment. Georgetown philosophy professor ...
Whirldfuzzz #7
December 13, 2015 20:40 - 2 hours - 199 MBDivine & Magoo return with Whirldfuzzz#7 with special guest Veronica Bianqui from LA, spinning one of her own tracks and her festive favourites. Expect our usual feature "Slab of Filth", mixed in with some minced pies and some silly Winter numbers. Listen all the way to the end to hear our new wonderful feature the "Slice of Heaven", which is truly heavenly. Death - Politicians In My Eyes - Detroit, US (1975/2009) Becky Lee and Drunkfoot - Waterfall, US (2013) Tom Waits - Christmas Card Fro...
Interview with Startupboat-founder Paula Schwarz
December 08, 2015 15:27 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBFounded in August 2015, Startupboat is an initiative that develops tech and innovative solutions to respond to the migration crisis. Paula Schwartz, the founder of the initiative came to SOAS Radio to talk about her team's work at the frontlines of the refugee crisis in Greece, why start ups can be more efficient than NGOs and some of the projects that have come out of startupboat, such as Marha Cars and Donatio. More on www.startupboat.eu Support their crowdfunding project www.indiegogo.co...