A-Z of World Music
Compilation of world music from the 1970s to the present day, including Kimmo Pohjonen, the Yamato Drummers, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Sevara Nazarkhan, Orchestra Baobab and more.
Journeying through the alphabet, a showcase of music from across the world - from Africa to Uzbekistan, Norway to South America, India to Louisiana and everywhere in between.
Featured instruments include Kimmo Pohjonen's accordion, the impressively large drums of the Yamato Drummers and the extraordinary vocals of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The helter-skelter ride takes us from the 1970s, through to the explosion of acts in the 1980s, right up to the most sought-after musicians on the world music circuit today.
From Sevara Nazarkhan's pin-drop solo to a crowd-moving set from Orchestra Baobab, this is a compilation that presents a fun, vibrant snapshot of the range of traditional music that has captured audiences the world over.
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Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:00The Yamato Drummers of Japan
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00:00Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Egypt 80
Teacher Don't Teach Me NonsenseÂ
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00:02Gotan Project
Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre)
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00:03Mahotella Queens
O Boshako (Take Back Your Ring)Â
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00:04Kimmo Pohjonen
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00:05Angélique Kidjo
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00:07Bisserov Sisters
Elenko Mome MalenkoÂ
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00:08Trio Bulgarka, Nadka Karadjova & Bisserov Sisters
Zaplakala E GorataÂ
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00:09Bulgarian State Radio & Television Female Vocal Choir
Lazarski BouenetsÂ
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00:09Nando Da Cruz
Petit Pays
Singer: Cesária Évora. Performer: Paulino Vieira. Performer: Osvaldo Dias. Performer: Armando Tito. Performer: Toy Vieira. Performer: Ramiro Mendes. -
00:11JJC & 419 Squad
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00:12The Drummers of Burundi
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00:12The Dhol Foundation
Big Drum Small WorldÂ
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00:13The Yamato Drummers of Japan
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00:15·¡³Ù³ó¾±´Ç±è¾±±ç³Ü±ð²õÌý
Mekeyershin SalawqÂ
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00:17Ali Farka Touré
Goye KurÂ
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00:18Paco de LucÃa
Entre Dos AguasÂ
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00:19µþÂáö°ù°ì & Raimundo Amador
So BrokenÂ
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00:21Gilberto Gil
Garota De IpanemaÂ
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00:23Rodrigo y Gabriela
Mr. TangÂ
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00:25Nana Mouskouri, The Athenians & The Mike Sammes Singers
Milisse MouÂ
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00:27Ibrahim Ferrer
Buenos HermanosÂ
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00:28Paul Hardcastle
The Wizard ('Top of The Pops' Theme Tune)
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00:31Jorge Ben Jor
Mas Que NadaÂ
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00:33King Sunny Adé and His African Beats
Mo Ti MoÂ
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00:34King Sunny Adé
Synchro SystemÂ
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00:36The Klezmatics
Lolly LoÂ
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00:37Toumani Diabaté
Alla L'aa KeÂ
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00:38Mory Kanté
Ye Ke Ye Ke
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00:40Paul Simon
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Music Arranger: Joseph Shabalala. Choir: Ladysmith Black Mambazo. -
00:42Master Musicians of Joujouka
Lah'n TarheebÂ
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00:43Oumou Sangaré
Ah NdiyaÂ
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00:44Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Allah Hoo Allah Hoo
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00:48Osibisa
Move Your BodyÂ
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00:49Orchestra Baobab
On Verra CaÂ
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00:50Gheorghe Zamfir
Mult Ma - Ntreaba InimaÂ
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00:53Incantation
Cacharpaya
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00:54Susana Baca & Ali Farka Touré
Toro MataÂ
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00:55Amália Rodrigues
Meu Nome Sabe - Me A AreiaÂ
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00:57Mariza & Buckwheat Zydeco
O Gente Da Minha TerraÂ
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00:59Khaled
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01:00Khaled
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01:02Ravi Shankar & Alla Rakha
Rag BihagÂ
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01:04Celia Cruz
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01:08Taraf de Haïdouks
Return Of The Magic HorsesÂ
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01:11Sevara Nazarkhan
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01:13Sheila Chandra
Speaking In Tongues IiiÂ
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01:16Rip Rig + Panic
You're My Kind Of ClimateÂ
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01:17Nigel Kennedy & Kroke
Kukush
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01:18Miriam Makeba
Jol' M KomoÂ
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01:19Youssou Ndour
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01:21Youssou Ndour & Neneh Cherry
7 Seconds
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01:24Zap Mama
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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four: World Music Season
This programme is part of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four's World Music Season.
From afrobeat to zydeco via juju, panpipes and Uzbek folk, this is the story of the music that broadened our horizons.
- - Friday 23rd August, 9pm
- - Sunday 25th August, 9pm
- - Friday 30th August, 9pmÂ
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Executive Producer | Mark Cooper |
Broadcasts
- Fri 23 Aug 2013 22:30
- Mon 26 Aug 2013 02:05
- Tue 27 Jan 2015 01:15
- Sun 23 Jul 2017 02:05
Featured Artists
Find out more about the acts in the programme.