Music Planet Episodes Episode guide
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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.
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Cumbia unleashed with Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto
Lopa Kothari shares a live performance from Colombian group Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto.
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Mountain music
Kathryn Tickell takes in some high-altitude selections from around the globe.
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Aidan O’Rourke’s Return Journey
Kathryn Tickell with the best in roots-based music, and Aidan O’Rourke shares two tunes.
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The Joy in session
Lopa Kothari presents South African a cappella group The Joy in session at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.
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Melodious trance states with Maalem Houssam Guinia
Kathryn Tickell shares new Gnawa music from Maalem Houssam Guinia
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Occitan polyphony with Barrut
Lopa Kothari presents a special live performance from the Occitan group Barrut
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Ustatshakirt Ensemble
The best roots-based music from across the world.
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Live from WOMEX
The best roots-based music from across the world.
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Indigenous Voices of the Americas
Kathryn Tickell with the latest new releases from across the globe.
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Buzz' Ayaz
The best roots-based music from across the world.