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Radio 3,25 Oct 2025,59 mins

Trio Da Kali in session

Music Planet

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Lopa Kothari explores the deep heritage of Malian music with a live session from griot group Trio Da Kali. Featuring singer Hawa Kassé Mady Diabaté, balafon maestro Lassana Diabaté, and bass ngoni player Madou Kouyaté, the trio weave rich storytelling and rhythmic traditions with a contemporary twist. They join Lopa in the studio during a visit to London as part of an international tour celebrating the release of their latest album, Bagola. Plus, joyful sounds from South African mbaqanga group Mahotella Queens, and some 1960s Bollywood courtesy of Lata Mangeshkar & Mukesh. Produced by Gabriel Francis and Silvia Malnati A Reduced Listening production for ѿý Radio 3 To listen on most smart speakers, just say: “Ask ѿý Sounds to play Music Planet.”

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Cela Sigui
    Cela Sigui
    Trio Da Kali
  3. 2.
    Duurka
    Duurka
    Dur Dur Band Intl
  4. 3.
    Buya Buya: Come Back
    Buya Buya: Come Back
    Mahotella Queens