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Series 5: 17th January 2008 - 3rd November 2009 here

Current series below:
10th January 2010 on Resonance 104.4 fm

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Aicha Kone Kilimanjaro Poro Dance Tamaris
Sah Lomon Sonne la cloche Saturday Night Fever  HR Entertainment
Helen McDonald and The Descendants African Landscape promo © Helen McDonald/Vladimir Miller
Netsayi Money Drum Monkeys’ Wedding World Connection
Culture Music Club Ni Yeye Shime World Village
Rachel Magoola Ndisaaw’omwoyo Eisadha © 2008 R. Magoola & MHK
Rafiki Jazz Muhago wa Jango’mbe More Big Muzik from Over There! Konimusic
Hugh Masekela Ingoo Pow-Pow Home Is Where the Music Is The Verve Music Group
Toli Nameless & The Femm Nameless Ibajekbe Edit Extended Play Almasi Music
Miriam Makeba Suliram Africa BMG Music
Angelique Kidjo Djoyigbe mp3 Download © Angelique Kidjo, Blake Leyh

17th January 2010 on Resonance 104.4 fm

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Aicha Kone Kilimanjaro Poro Dance Tamaris
Boukman Experyans Ke'-m pa sote Vodou Adjae Mango
Puerto Plata Casito Campo Casito Campo  iASO Records
Coumba Gawlo Miniyamba Aldiana Syllart
Kadialy Kouyate & Sound Archive Baragna Londo (Wisdom) P&C KK & Sound Archive
Abdou Diop Well (Invitation to Kolda) Demo © Manjago Productions Co Ltd
Interview and acapella song with Abdou Diop, visiting from Kolda, Senegal to mix tracks for his forthcoming album. Known as the Senegalese Ali Farka Toure, Abdou's songs and compositions are drawn from the little known traditions of his area. Jak Gomez of Manjago Productions also contributed.
Abdou Diop & Le Aynoobe Rewbe (Women's Dance) Maaje Kawri © Manjago Productions Co Ltd
Transglobal Underground London Zulu Yes Boss Food Corner ARK 21 Records
Doreen Thobekile Iyahosh' Imamba London Zulu Mule Satalite

24th January 2010 on Resonance 104.4 fm: Click on the speaker to listen

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Aicha Kone Kilimanjaro Poro Dance Tamaris
Angelique Kidjo Agbalagba Oyo Razor & Tie
Ali Farka Toure + Toumani Diabate 56 Ali and Toumani World Circuit
Richard Bona Esukudu Ten Shades of Blues Wrasse Records
The African Dawn When the Elements Sing( included on The Best of Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Gueye) Chimurenga AD Records
Soothsayers meet the Red Earth Collective Your Love One More Reason Red Earth Records
Interview with studio guests Lemn Sissay who, amongst many other things, is South Bank Poet in Residence of Ethiopian origins and Noma Award winning poet, producer and actress Lebo Mashile from South Africa.
Wasis Diop Le Voyageur No Sant Mercury (France)
Kate Luxmoore Group Diaspora Tales The Grove Oyeku Records

31st January 2010 on Resonance 104.4 fm

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Aicha Kone Kilimanjaro Poro Dance Tamaris
Thandiswa Ingoma (feat Hugh Masekela) Ibokwe Gallo Records
Amr Diab Nour El Ain North African Groove Putumayo
Helen Chadwick Umwegetane Where Distance Begins Romaine Records
Mandoza Godoba Disgrace Soundtrack Australian Broadcasting Corporation
K Frimpong & His Cubanos Fiestas Kyenken Bi Adi M'Awu Ghana Special (Compilation) Soundway Records
Studio interview with upcoming visual/multimedia artist Larry Achiampong whose distinctive image of himself with a big black circle and red lips for a head is increasingly well known. Larry presented Jam in the Dark as part of Late at The Tate (Britain) recently.
Yaaba Funk Hwe Hwe Mu 10" promo © Yaaba Funk
Yeyi Wo Baabia Ko Baabi Amakye Dede King of Hi-Life Music from Africa Mmofra Nfa Adwen Productions

14th February 2010 on Resonance 104.4 fm

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Aicha Kone Kilimanjaro Poro Dance Tamaris
Yinguica Teresano Marrabenta Music from Mozambique ARC Music
Trio Ivoire ft. Chiwoniso Tije-Kije Across the Oceans Enja Records
Overtone & Yollandi Nortjie The Crossing OST Invictus New Line
Matt Damon Mpipidi and the Motlopi Tree Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales Hachette Audio
Takana Zion Sekou Ko Non Rappel a L'Ordre Makafresh/Makasound
Pre-recorded interview with young actor Tunji Lucas currently starring in Peter Brook's play "11 and 12" at The Barbican.
Gigi Semena-Worck Gold and Wax Palm Pictures
Interview with Jessica Kendal, Baltimore born photographer/performer/anthropologist talking about 'African Fever - Performing Africa in Europe' her stunning exhibition at The Brunei Gallery at SOAS which questions perceptions of African circus performers and reveals their inner lives.
Kalahari Surfers In Transition One Party State Microdot

21st February 2010 on Resonance 104.4 fm

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Aicha Kone Kilimanjaro Poro Dance Tamaris
Osibisa One Life Osee Yee Golden Stool
Adama Yalomba Demen Kassa BlackEye/Makasound
Adama Yalomba Kadidja Kassa BlackEye/Makasound
Krystle Warren & The Faculty The Means to Be Circles Because Music
Netsayi Toy Soldiers Monkeys' Wedding World Connection
Pre-recorded interview with Netsayi, one of the few UK based African musicians to be invited to tour with major household names (Ladysmith Black Mambaso) who has recently released her 2nd album 'Monkeys' Wedding'.
Netsayi
Nguwo Yangu Chimurenga Soul Militant Prince Records
Sophie Okonedo The Hare and the Tree Spirit Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales Hachette Audio
Adu Afrikaniki Ekonomia Brixton Renaissance Golden Stool

7th March 2010 on Resonance 104.4 fm

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Aicha Kone Kilimanjaro Poro Dance Tamaris
Bibi Tanga Dunya Dunya Nat Geo Music
Samba Mapangala Les Gorilles de Montagne mp3 download  
Pre-recorded interview with George McAllister, Programmes Director of Garden Africa, a charity that promotes appropriate social plant use for community health and development
Bhundu Boys Garden Africa mp3 download  

14th March 2010 on Resonance 104.4 fm

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Aicha Kone Kilimanjaro Poro Dance Tamaris
Rukiza Okera Khadija African Garden Clubstar
Miriam Makeba Khawulesa Africa BMG Music
Sandra Izsadore Walk With Me Excerpts of Fela Vol 1 © SMB Entertainment ilc
Ashley Maher Amina Amina Spin Wild Records
Pre-recorded interview with Wanuri Kahiu, Kenyan film director of 'From a Whisper', 'For Our Land' and 'Pumzi'.
Eric Wainaina Too Far from Home Twende Twende Sound Africa
Studio guests: Poppy Seed and Amasade talking about The Day of The Goddess women's celebration day and performing Poppy Seed's 'How Dare I' acoustically - Voice + Djembe

Poppy Seed Mamma Mamma Coming Through Poppy Seed Productions
Deesse La Vie Little Goddess Sterns Africa

21st March 2010 on Resonance 104.4 fm

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Aicha Kone Kilimanjaro Poro Dance Tamaris
Les Kinois Sunday    
Ya Tatchi & Majid Bekkas Manabo African Jazz 'n Bar Hippo Records
Oliver Mtukudzi Nzungu Imwe Tsoka Itsimba Heads Up
Saba Jidka Jidka Riverboat Records
Wasis Diop No Sant And The World's All Yours (Charlie Gillett Compilation 1996) Débutante
Rokia Traore Dounia Tchamantche Nonesuch
Dirt Music Unknowable BKO Glitterhouse Records
Eugenio Bennato Che ll Mediterraneo Sia World 2003 (Charlie Gillett Compilation) Hemisphere

28th March 2010 on Resonance 104.4 fm

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Aicha Kone Kilimanjaro Poro Dance Tamaris
Abdul Tee-Jay Guitar Boy E'Go Lef Pan You Tee-Jay Disque (Rogue)
Invisible System Love in Harar Songlines Music Awards 2010 Songlines
Abdullah Ibrahim Mannenberg Amandla! ATO Records
Pre-recorded interview with Chris Eckman of Dirt Music talking about his band's collaboration with Tuareg rock band Tamakrest
Tamikrest Alhoriya  Adagh Glitterhouse Records
Studio interview and short acapella song from Maiuko, a singer with roots in Swaziland, who grew up in Mozambique and Portugal and is now based in UK. Her friend Adelina Pereira joined in, talking about her connections with South Africa.
Maiuko Mozambique Different Wars Real Life Ltd
Tunde Jegede & The Nomadic Mystics How Many Prophets How Many Prophets Xiom

4th April 2010 on Resonance 104.4 fm

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Aicha Kone Kilimanjaro Poro Dance Tamaris
Albert Nyathi and Imbongi My Daughter My Daughter Music Fusion International
Mosi Conde Take Care of our Children Kaira Kora Afrika Mosi Conde Music
N'Faly Kouyaté and Dunyakan Destinée Tunya Galileo MC
Rocky Dawuni African Reggae Fever Hymns for the Rebel Soul Aquarian Records  
Salif Keita Ekolo D'Amour La Différence Decca (UMO)
Studio interview with Ty Chijioke - a pioneer international performer who has taken spoken word into conscious hip hop, proudly African and totally maverick making it on his own terms.
Ty Something Big ft Caroll Thompson Special Kind of Fool Bbe Records
Zap Mama (feat Bahamadia, Lady Alma and "?uestlove") Show me the way Ancestry in Progress Luaka Bop

Ty I'm Leaving Special Kind of Fool Bbe Records

11th April 2010 on Resonance 104.4 fm

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Aicha Kone Kilimanjaro Poro Dance Tamaris
Chiwoniso Vanorapa Rebel Woman Cumbancha
Tunde Jegede & Nomadic Warrior Awaken You Mighty People How Many Prophets Xiom Records
Toks Illorin Gimme Water Africa Dry Riverbed © Toks Music 2007
Studio guests Seyi Awolasi and Bumi Thomas promoting 'The Africa Weekender' planned for mid-May at Camber Sands which profiles, promotes and showcases African creativity in all art forms, especially music, visual arts and film. (Note: the event was postponed – we’ll let you know when it re-emerges)
Lekan Babalola & Afrobeat Messengers Lai Lo promo © Lekan Babalola
Lokua Kanza Nakozonga Nkolo World Village
Adam Solomon Wira Walongo Africa and The West 2 © Adam Solomon
Dieneba Seck Niteke Nela The Truth Sterns Africa

18th April 2010 on Resonance 104.4 fm

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Aicha Kone Kilimanjaro Poro Dance Tamaris
Cesaria Evora Belga Radio Mindelo Lusafrica
Rafiki Jazz Muhogo wa Jango'mbe Big Muzik from Over There! Koni Music
Studio interview with Cary Sawhney, Director, and Judith Fairweather, Diversities lead SW London & St George’s Mental Health Trust/Co-producer of Happy Soul Festival
Youssou N'Dour Genné (For those displaced) Nothing’s In Vain Nonesuch
Vocal Slender Owo Yapa Send Them Come © Vocal Slender 2010
Mosi Conde Live (+ short interview)
Kaira Kora Afrika © Mosi Conde; Touba © Mosi Conde
I Jah Mo Live: Ukwena (The Father) © I Jah Mo 2010
Yaaba Funk Nyash! E Go Bite You! Afrobeast Yaabaphone

9th May 2010 on Resonance 104.4 fm

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Aicha Kone Kilimanjaro Poro Dance Tamaris
Youssou N’Dour Touba – Daru Salaam Egypt Egypt
Thione Seck Yaye Orienatation Orienatation
Studio guest film director and author Imruh Bakari talks about his work and the Zanzibar International Film Festival which he directed from 1999 - 2004
Suzzana Owiyo Nimependaye Yamo Kudho Sound Africa
Okou Tired Feet Serpentine Wrasse Records
Angelique Kidjo Afia Oyo Razor and Tie
Afia Mala Ten Homte Angelina Blue Silver
Afia Mala Sweet Africa A Cuba, avec Orquesta Aragon Music Cantos

16th May 2010 on Resonance 104.4 fm

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Aicha Kone Kilimanjaro Poro Dance Tamaris
Bi Kidude Muhogo wa Jang’ombe Zanzibara 4 Buda Musique
Musa M'Boob & Xam Xam Farro Haral (Let Me Tell You) Musa M'Boob
King Sunny Ade Destiny Destiny Atom Park Nigeria
Prerecorded interview with Femi Elufowoju, jr producer and director of a commemorative event, on 23rd May, for the life of Rufus Orishayomi
Harare Makuhwa Tatopera Harare Music Ltd
Mahotella Queens Thina Siyakhanyisa The Township Idols Wrasse Records
Phone interview with Ozzie Riley, director of 'Elephant', an exuberant play set in South Africa produced by Dodgy Clutch in association with the Market Theatre
Tamikrest Tahoult Adagh Glitterhouse Records
I Jah Mo Jah Love Me Songs of Kush Little Blue Ball Records
King Sunny Ade 365 is My Number Juju Music Island Records

23rd May 2010 on Resonance 104.4 fm

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Aicha Kone Kilimanjaro Poro Dance Tamaris
Franklin Boukaka Le Boucheron Franklin Boukaka a Paris Sonafric
Diabel Cissokho & Ramon Goose Totoumo Mansana Blues Dixie Frog Records
Afia Mala Watoto Plaisir Milan Music
Daara J Children School of Life Wrasse Records
Phone interview with Freddy of Senegalese Hip Hop collective Daara J who were due to play in London but were hit by visa problems. Freddy discussed their music styles and their positive message.
Osibisa Uhuru Very Best of Osibisa Golden Stool
Cast of 'Elephant' Hallelujah Songs from Elephant  
Henri Dikongue Africa Wa Buda Musique
Studio guest Miss K, a philanthropic celebrity who gives much of her time to many charities and artistic events which she writes about in her globally popular blog. She speaks a multitude of languages and is developing her musical career. Her latest project is a charity single 'Stand Up For Afrika' to raise charitable funds on sale through www.misskmusic.blogspot.com
Miss K Stand up for Afrika single © Miss K 2010
Fela Kuti Water No Get Enemy Fela De Great Non Stop Mix Vol Abma EDA Lives