Music Planet Episodes Episode guide
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The Cavemen's Return Journey
Kathryn Tickell curates a selection of new roots-based music from across the globe
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Highlights from Førdefestival
Lopa Kothari shares her favourite performances from Norway’s global roots music festival.
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Angeline Morrison sits in
British folk musician Angeline Morrison curates a selection of global roots-based music.
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Youssou N’Dour’s footprints
Kathryn Tickell is joined by Senegalese griot and cultural ambassador, Youssou N’Dour
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Sounds of Independence
Lopa Kothari curates a selection of roots-based music from around the world.
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New shades of flamenco with Angeles Toledano
Kathryn Tickell presents music from London’s Flamenco Festival at Sadler’s Wells.
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Modern highlife and musical sisterhood
Lopa Kothari curates a selection of new roots-based music from around the world
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Laura Wilkie & Ian Carr in session
Kathryn Tickell presents a session from fiddle player Laura Wilkie and guitarist Ian Carr
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Peggy Seeger’s Return Journey
Lopa Kothari selects new roots-based music, and folk legend Peggy Seeger shares two tracks
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Arabic Makam and polyphony from Norway
Kathryn Tickell handpicks a selection of roots-based music from across the globe.
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Gaelic Psalms in Three Tracks
Lopa Kothari presents three Scottish songs picked by ethnomusicologist Frances Wilkins.
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Olcay Bayir in session
Kathryn Tickell presents a session from Kurdish-Alevi singer and songwriter Olcay Bayir.
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Dawn choruses and workers’ songs
Lopa Kothari shares roots music inspired by birds to mark International Dawn Chorus Day.
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Charif Megarbane’s Return Journey
Kathryn Tickell handpicks roots-based music, and Charif Megarbane shares two tracks.
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Rita Payés in session
Lopa Kothari presents an acoustic studio session from Spanish singer Rita Payés
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Lakha Khan in concert
Kathryn Tickell presents a live recording of virtuoso sarangi player Lakha Khan
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Cameroonian funk and chaabi from Algeria
Lopa Kothari curates a selection of roots-based music from around the world
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Bogotá In Three Tracks
Kathryn Tickell presents three tracks picked by Colombian avant-latin trio, Los Pirañas.
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Seu Jorge’s footprints
Lopa Kothari is joined by Brazilian singer, songwriter and actor, Seu Jorge
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Spring in our Steps
Kathryn Tickell picks a bouquet of fresh tunes to celebrate the arrival of spring
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International Women’s Day
Lopa Kothari picks music from her favourite female musicians on International Women’s Day.
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The Welsh Triple Harp in Three Tracks
Kathryn Tickell presents a trio of recommended tracks from Angharad Jenkins
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Florence Adooni’s Return Journey
Lopa Kothari selects new roots-based music and singer Florence Adooni shares two tracks.
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Global Encounters session: Qais Essar and Dasom Baek
Kathryn Tickell shares the results of a specially-curated long-distance collaboration
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Love songs: Luzmira Zerpa in session
Lopa Kothari picks love songs from across the world in the run-up to Valentines Day
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Frigg meets the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra at Celtic Connections
Kathryn Tickell transports us to the Glasgow's Celtic Connections festival for live music.
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Year of the Snake
Lopa Kothari shares new roots music and a special feature to celebrate Chinese New Year.
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Ancient flutes and Somali funk
Kathryn Tickell presents new roots-based music from around the globe
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Songhoy Blues’ Return Journey
Lopa Kothari steps into 2025 with new roots-based music, and Songhoy Blues share two tunes
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Music for Hibernation
Kathryn Tickell selects restful music, with Finnish folk musician Maija Kauhanen.