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Series 1: 4th October - 20th December 2005 here
Series 3: 4th January - 8th February and 17th May - 6th July 2007 here
Series 4: 19th July - 18th December 2007 here
Series 5: 17th January 2008 - 3rd November 2009 here
Current Series (2010) here
Series 2: 4th July - 26th September 2006 below
4th
July 2006 on Resonance 104.4 fm: Click on the speaker to listen 
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| Artist |
Track |
Album |
Label |
| Aicha Kone |
Kilimanjaro |
Poro Dance |
Tamaris |
| Thomas Mapfumo |
Kuvarira Mukati |
Rise Up |
Real World |
| Ali Farka Toure |
Beto |
Savane |
World Circuit |
| Shikisha |
Shikisha |
Shikisha |
Epic |
| Onda feat. Manu Dibango |
Ngando |
Africa Plays On |
Because |
| Tic Tac |
Yaa Densoa |
Africa Plays On |
Because |
| Inemo |
Afrofunk |
Afro Funky Beats |
Black Mango Music |
| Interview: Tessa Watt, Programme Director, Africa Beyond |
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| Chartwell Dutiro |
Changamire |
Tatenda |
Chartwell Music |
| K’Naan | This is my World | Refugee Voices Building Bridges | UNHCR |
| East African Reggae Bashment Crew | Africa Unite | African Reggae Music: Roots, Reggae and Dancehall | Out | Here Recs |
| Samba Mapangala | Kaa Chonjo | Song and Dance | Virunga Records |
| Haleshla |
Aissawa |
Salaam Music Village |
Cultural
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| Sobanza Mimanisa |
Kiwembo |
Congotronics 2 |
Crammed Discs |
| Prince Diabate | La Okaya (Hommage à La Playa) | Djerelon | Kora Company Collection |
11th
July 2006 on Resonance 104.4 fm: Click
on the speaker to listen |
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| Artist |
Track |
Album |
Label |
| Aicha Kone |
Kilimanjaro |
Poro Dance |
Tamaris |
| Daby Balde |
Mamadiel |
Introducing Daby Balde |
World Music Network |
| Daniel Misiani |
Aduma Okil Kamaloka |
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Equator Heritage Sounds |
| Dele Sosimi |
Big Cat Fat Cat |
Turbulent Times |
Eko Star |
| Milly Namukasa |
Munonyezza |
Munonyezza |
MNA Productions |
| Musik ye Afrika |
Alois na Jane |
Day in the Life of Africa |
BMG |
| Netsayi |
Tatters |
Chimurenga Soul |
Militant Prince |
| Pee Froiss |
Jalgarti |
Afrolution Vol 1 – The original African Hip Hop Collection |
Black
Mango Music |
| K’Naan | Soobax | The Dusty Foot Philosopher | Factor |
| Interview with K’Naan, politicised Somali born rapper based in Canada, touring with Damien Marley and appearing at Womad | |||
| K’Naan | The African Way | The Dusty Foot Philosopher | Factor |
| Interview with Emem Ema, Winner of Nigerian section of British Council International Young Music Entrepreneur of the Year Competition | |||
| Weird MC |
Ijoya |
Lagos Stori Plenti (Compilation) |
Out | Here Rec |
| Nino Galissa | Barcelona | Mindjer | Ventilador Music |
18th
July 2006 on Resonance 104.4 fm |
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| Artist |
Track |
Album |
Label |
| Aicha Kone |
Kilimanjaro |
Poro Dance |
Tamaris |
| Oliver Ngoma |
Lusa |
Best of |
Lusafrica |
| Tony Allen |
Black Voices |
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Comet |
| Adam Solomon |
Afrobeat/G8 |
Mti wa Maisha |
SOCAN |
| Freshly Ground |
Nomvula |
Nomvula |
Red Ink |
| Freshly Ground |
Zithande |
Nomvula |
Red Ink |
| Freshly Ground |
Mowbray Kaap |
Nomvula |
Red Ink |
| Dele Sosimi | Turbulent Times | Sound
Affects: Africa (Compilation) |
Mr Bongo Records (in assoc with www.bottletop.org.uk) |
| Issa Bagayogo | N’Deri | Tassoumalan | Six Degrees |
| Interview with Lisa Anderson of Black Cultural Archives. (www.bcaheritage.org.uk/oriki www.wisdom.homecall.co.uk ) | |||
| Nino Galissa | Krebo Cheo | Mindjer | Ventilador Music |
| Lekan Babalola |
Asokere |
Songs of Icon |
Mr
Bongo Records |
| Lekan Babalola |
Asokere (I G Culture Remix) |
Songs of Icon |
Mr Bongo Records |
| Stella Chiweshe | Mese Maikwana | Double Check | Piranha |
| Les Mangalepa | Mimba | Endurance | RetroAfric |
25th
July 2006 on Resonance 104.4 fm: Click
on the speaker to listen |
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| Artist |
Track |
Album |
Label |
| Aicha Kone |
Kilimanjaro |
Poro Dance |
Tamaris |
| Angelique Kidjo |
Bala Bala |
Oyaya |
Columbia |
| Akim el Sikameya |
Louanges |
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Real World |
| Khaled Habib |
Sahara Blues |
Low Budget Love Music Competition 2006: The World Music Compilation |
Innovation |
| Stella Chiweshe |
Wanyana |
Double Check |
Piranha |
| Pre-recorded Interview with Stella Chiweshe |
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| Stella Chiweshe |
Mhandu ye Hove (The Fish’s Enemy) |
Double Check |
Piranha |
| Mahotella Queens | Siyancela | Reign
and shine |
Wrasse |
| Mimi Mongo | Diva Kamikaze Mix | Folklore Mongov | MBB Multimedia (Promo) |
| Kanda Bongo Man | Sai | Rough Guide to Congolese Soukous | World Music Network |
| Kwanza Jones |
To the Top |
Naked 2: Universal Fire |
Innovation |
| Zeze and Groupe Son |
Ento Rora |
Madagasikara 2 |
Ace Records |
| Oliver Mtukudzi | Tozeza | Wonai | Sheer Sound |
| Modeste | Malala | Modeste | Space Shop |
| Modeste Live in the Resonance Studio (and interview) © Modeste 2006 | |||
| Unknown griot & son of the Tshokwe tribe in D R Congo | Untitled | Mundenge: Bush Rock from D R Kongo (Compilation) | New Samarkand Records |
1st
August 2006 on Resonance 104.4 fm: Click on the speaker to listen |
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| Artist |
Track |
Album |
Label |
| Aicha Kone |
Kilimanjaro |
Poro Dance |
Tamaris |
| Mabulu |
Buya |
Soul Marrabenta |
Riverboat Records |
| Moreira Project |
The Light |
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Morestar |
| Rail Band feat. Salif Keita |
Mali Cebalenw |
Rough Guide to West African Gold |
World Music Network |
| Etran Finatawa | Aliss | Introducing Etran Finatawa | World Music Network |
| Orange Blossom | Nafsi (My Soul) | Everything Must Change | Wrasse Records |
| Mahotella Queens |
Dlhaya Munu |
Sebai Bai |
Label Bleu |
| Pre-recorded interview with Hilda Tloubatla of Mahotella Queens (backstage at WOMAD) |
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| Mahotella Queens |
Safari Yangu |
Sebai Bai |
Label Bleu |
| X Plastaz | Nini dhambi kwa mwenye dhiki? | Masai
Hip Hop |
Out | Here Rec |
| Adesose Wallace | Ka Ranti | Africanesque | React Records |
| Divided Kingdom Republic | DK Anthem | Afrolution | Black Mango Records |
| Temple of Sound vs Cheb I Sabbah |
Esh ‘Dani, Alash Mshit Temple of Light Club Mix |
La Kahena Remixed EP |
Six
Degrees (Promo) |
| Interview with DJ Wala of Limpopo Club fame, Acting Chair, Zimbabwe Community Association | |||
| Glideascope |
Welcome to my world (afrodiziak) – feat Junior Ruff |
Audio Cinamatography |
Akara Music |
| Cecile Kariyebwa | We turned our backs | Shooting Dogs soundtrack | © Dario Marianelli |
| Ernest Ranglin | Ala Walee (fragment) | In search of the lost riddim | Palm Pictures |
8th
August 2006 on Resonance 104.4 fm |
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| Artist |
Track |
Album |
Label |
| Aicha Kone |
Kilimanjaro |
Poro Dance |
Tamaris |
| Waldemar Bastos |
Agua do Bengo |
Renascence |
World Connection |
| African China |
No Condition is Permanent |
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45 Entertainment/Globedisk Music |
| Studio interview with African China, nominee for Reggae Artiste of the Year in Nigeria Music Awards 2006 |
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| African China | Crisis | Crisis | Globedisk Music |
| African China | Mr President | Mr President | 45 Entertainment/Globedisk Music |
| Abdul Tee-Jay |
Kanka Kuru |
Rokoto Make Me Dance Dance |
Rogue Productions |
| Phone
interview with
Ishmahil Blagrove Junior - Director of Rice N Peas films discussing
his latest tough talking premier 'Man Dem Nor Glady'o' looking at Sierra
Leone's hard won and fragile peace from the people's view. |
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| Adugu Atsu | Lolar | promo |
©Adugu Atsu 2006 |
| Nzi Dada | Sound Rituals 1 Uka (Cries to the Unknown) | Rituals | Neoglobal |
15th
August 2006 on Resonance 104.4 fm: Click on the speaker to listen |
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| Artist |
Track |
Album |
Label |
| Aicha Kone |
Kilimanjaro |
Poro Dance |
Tamaris |
| Ramatou Diakite |
Gembi |
Mali |
Putumayo |
| Dominic Kakolobango |
Rangi ya Damu |
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Sonodisc |
| Vusi Mahlasela | Voices | Silang Mabele | BMG Africa |
| Vusi Mahlasela | Troubador | Silang Mabele | BMG Africa |
| Vusi Mahlasela |
Weeping |
Silang Mabele |
BMG Africa |
| Pre-recorded interview with Vusi Mahlasela (backstage at WOMAD) |
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| Kekele |
Yo Odeconer |
Kinavana |
Sterns |
| Claude Deppa | Sambreiro | Toi
toi |
JIKA |
| Siyaya | Bafana Be NASA | Yebo! | Siyaya Arts Productions |
| Simphiwe Dana | Vukani | Zandisile | Gallo |
| Poetry readings by Jessica Horn | |||
| Netsayi |
Refugee |
Chimurenga Soul |
Militant Prince |
| Cecile Kariyebwa | Urubamby'ingwe | Amahoro/ Paix/ Peace | Etna |
| Sekou Keita Quartet | Afo | Afro-Mandika Soul | ARC |
22nd
August 2006 on Resonance 104.4 fm: Click on the speaker to listen |
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| Artist |
Track |
Album |
Label |
| Aicha Kone |
Kilimanjaro |
Poro Dance |
Tamaris |
| Abel Ali Slimani |
Moi et Toi |
Arabic Groove |
Putumayo |
| Khadja Nin |
African Cooperation |
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BMG |
| JJC & 419 Squad | Kilonsele | Atide | Biba |
| Oumou Dioubaté | Femmes D’Afrique | Afrique | Sono |
| Gnonnas Pedro | Les Femmes D’Abord | Irma Koi | Sonodisc |
| Papa Tee | Plea of Yemoja | Perspectives | Premier Records |
| Interview with Mat Fox, musical director of Kintetika Bloco with contributions from Sophia and Myrtle, members of the brass section |
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| Cheikh Lo |
Kelle Magni |
Lamp Fall |
World Circuit |
| Sibongile Kumalo | Spirit Ascending | Immortal
Secrets |
Colombia |
| Thandie | Nichinji | So Good | Ayers Studio |
| Vieux Farka Touré | Tabara ft Ali Farka Touré | Vieux Farka Touré | Modiba : Pre release promo |
| Introducing Ali Farka Toure’s son – 1st European airplay of his debut album! | |||
| Vieux Farka Touré |
Ana |
Modiba : Pre release promo |
Modiba : Pre release promo |
| HKB Finn | On the Corner (Duet with Cleveland Watkiss) | Spoken Herbs | Alter Native Studios / I-tunes |
29th
August 2006 on Resonance 104.4 fm |
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| Artist |
Track |
Album |
Label |
| Aicha Kone |
Kilimanjaro |
Poro Dance |
Tamaris |
| Maravillas du Mali |
Rendez-vous chez Fatimata |
African Suite – Roots |
Next Music |
| Nana and Baniel |
Mapendo ni Tabu |
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ASL |
| Sam Mangwana | Femmes Africaines | Sam Mangwana sings Dino Vangu | Sterns |
| Bernard Woma | Naamwin Nu Tum (God has sent me) / Pog Yuor (The Ideal Woman) | Bernard Woma In Concert | Jumbie Records |
| HKB Finn | Rhythm is our method | Finnstrumental | Alter Native / I Tunes |
| Inemo | Sari Africa | Bush Man | Universal France |
| Interview with Nigerian musician Inemo, now resident in London after several years in Paris, who loves to experiment outside of the Afro beat box |
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| Inemo |
Ikagiama |
promo |
© Inemo |
| Inemo | Sweet Baby | Afrofunky
Beats |
Black Mango Records |
| Richard Khusami | Mayflower Daughter Marrakesh Lover | Fused | Dahdoo Records |
| Wazimbo & Orchestra Marrabenta Star de Mocambique | Nwahulwana | Nwahulwana | Piranha |
| Ze Manel |
Na Kaminho Di Luta |
Impala Lounge II |
Wagram Music |
| African China | Mi Name | Mr President | Globedisk Music Limited |
5th
September 2006 on Resonance 104.4 fm |
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| Artist |
Track |
Album |
Label |
| Aicha Kone |
Kilimanjaro |
Poro Dance |
Tamaris |
| Kompass |
Mexe Mexe | Jardin Tropical | Docura |
| Cheikha Rimitti |
Charragt | N’ta Goudami | Because Music |
| Africando | Doni Doni | Africando Live | Next Music/Sono |
| BamJimba | Train to Seven Sisters feat Dennis Bovell | Routes | BamJimba Productions |
| Majek Fashek | So Long | One World | Putumayo |
| Dimi Mint Abba | Song 4 | World Circuit Presents | World Circuit |
| Rossy |
Gasy Car | Café Africa | Union Square |
| Real Elements featuring Mange | Amazing | Afrolution Vol 1 | Afrolution Records |
| Pee Froiss | Linja | Konkerants | Africa Fete Diffusion |
| Interview with Trenton Birch – ‘The Boss’ Black Mango Music and Afrolution Records – dynamic independent African labels based in London releasing new urban African music | |||
| Goldfish | Dream | Breathe Sunshine Vol 2 | Amabala Records |
| Daara J | Boomerang | Very Best of Africa Vol 2 | Nascente |
| Gigi + Abyssinia Infinite | Ethiopia | Very Best of Africa Vol 2 | Nascente |
| Kanda Bongo Man | Louange | Balobi | Wrasse |
19th
September 2006 on Resonance 104.4 fm: Click on the speaker to listen
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| Artist |
Track |
Album |
Label |
| Aicha Kone |
Kilimanjaro |
Poro Dance |
Tamaris |
| Tshala Mwana |
Tshovo | African Mosaic - Salsa | Syllart Productions |
| Monica Ng’ang’a |
Mama Kambo | Spotlight on Kenyan Music | ARC Music |
| Helen McDonald and the London Bridge Ensemble | Autumn | Picking Up | Asc Records |
| Grand Papa Diabate and Sona Diabate | Mamaya 15ème Partie | West Africa Unwired | World Music Network |
| Trilok Gurtu |
African Fantasy (with Angelique Kidjo) | African Fantasy (with Angelique Kidjo) | Esc Records |
| Angelique Kidjo | Bahia | Black Ivory Soul | Columbia |
| Extracts from Angelique Kidjo's Press Conference at WOMAD Reading, July 2006 | |||
| Angelique Kidjo | Sedjedo | Acoustic Africa | Putumayo |
| Gigi | Salam | Gold & Wax | Gold & Wax |
| Ernest Ranglin | Amogumbi | Alex Town | Palm Pictures |
| D'Gary | Zaza Somondrara | Akata Meso | Label Bleu |
| Doudou Cissoko | Alabula | Dimbaya | db Records |
| Bob Holroyd (mix of KhoiSan Kalahari music) | Looking Back | Sanscapes One | Electric Melt |
| Hasna el Becharia | Djazaïr Johara | Djazaïr Johara | Label Bleu/Indigo |
26th
September 2006 on Resonance 104.4 fm: Click on the speaker to listen
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| Artist |
Track |
Album |
Label |
| Aicha Kone |
Kilimanjaro |
Poro Dance |
Tamaris |
| Pape Fall |
Yakal Matchi | Artisanat | Sterns Music |
| Dobet Gnahoré |
Palea | Acoustic Africa | Putumayo |
| Kush | Let's Live Together | promo | promo |
| Zé Manel | Npot Nkorlu | Povo Adormecido | |
| Nana et Baniel | Earthquake | Bouger le Coq Chante | ASL |
| Claude Deppa | Beyond Bahula | Toi-Toi | JIKA Records |
| Kinetica Bloco |
No Agreement | original recording | |
| Papete | Berimba | Berimbau E Percussao | Universal Sound |
| Claude Deppa Live in the Resonance Studio | |||
| Kalahari Surfers with Lesego Rampolokeng | Heavyweight | Mandela | Palm Pictures |
| Lily Tembo | Masiku Akale | Lily Tembo | Mondo Music |
| Kalahari Surfers with Shaun Naidoo | Guns and Pangas | Mandela | Palm Pictures |
| Abdul Raheem | Catwalk | Catwalk | Amaani Music |
| Salif Keita | Africa | Mundo Afrika | Columbia |