A Romp around the Motherland with big dollops of Malian music featurig Invisible System Samba Toure and BKO. A little stop over in Zambia with Namvula before indulging in lush vocals of Samthing Soweto. Our dear Oscar Kidjo who did so much for

Rita’s World 13/12/2017

Dec 14th, 2017

Some seasonal Xmas songs to get us into the festive mood plus another random look at favourite releases of 2017 featuring sounds from Iraq,Portugal, Cabo Verde, Reunion, more vintage gems from the vaults more from the iconic Francis Bebey and g

Rita’s World Episode 58

Dec 7th, 2017

Tune in for a random selection of top releases of 2017 featuring new artists like Tootard from the Levant and Takeifa from Senegal. Plus sprinkling of amazing evergreens, icons of the scene who are still at it conjuring up beguiling musical al

Rita’s World 11/01/17 – A Musical Soundscape to Malick Sidibe

Jan 13th, 2017

Malick Sidibe – the eye of modern Mali genius at capturing the mood evoking an era. He came into his own at a time of seismic change. a time when Africans were either revelling in newly gained freedom or looking forward to it. As Malick Sidibe

Rita’s World Episode 56

Nov 17th, 2016

This edition of Rita’s World showcases bright new voices from Turkey, Canada, Mauritania, the UK and beyond. They are delving into their traditions and sometimes other folks’ cultures to create compelling new music, all framed in a staggering a

Rita’s World Episode 55

Nov 11th, 2016

What a day for us all – it’s November the 9th, many of those listening to this program will be reeling from the results of the American presidential elections. So this episode features artists with something to say about our world along with th

Rita’s World Episode 54

Jan 31st, 2014

Le Grand Kalle – Joseph Kabasele, the Godfather of modern Congolese music epitomised La Belle Epoque. He ruled the roost (until Franco came along) and his ensemble African Jazz was populated with outrageous talent – chock full of future legends

Rita’s World Episode 53

Nov 22nd, 2013

It’s a Jazz thing. This episode mainly features an enticingly random selection of artists who have performed at the London Jazz Festival over the last 21 years – It’s Serious and they are 21! Jaga Jazzists KITTY WU Stix (Ninja Tune) Jessica Lau

Rita’s World Episode 52

Nov 22nd, 2013

So, I am not on my lonesome this episode – indeed not! Appietus a top producer from Ghana pops in for a chat about how he got started, how he got into hiplife and highlife, and what is happening in the Ghana music scene now. He is looking for n

Rita’s World Episode 51

Nov 13th, 2013

Womex 13! Yes and well good it was too. Thank you Cardiff for being such splendid hosts. Big Shout out to the incredible team that make it happen. This episode features music from everywhere – well it’s Womex – Don’t You Just Know it.Invisible

Rita’s World Episode 50

Oct 18th, 2013

New voices with new renditions of old traditions including Cigden Aslan and Leyla McCalla, re imagined afro beat with Kronos Quartet and Kyp Malone et al along with naija psych funk from the 70’s. Africando make a triumphant return and the Soul

Rita’s World Episode 49

Oct 17th, 2013

Ebami Eda, The Black President, that is the late great Felea Anikulapo Kuti – Happy Birthday.This episode is party for Fela featuring Afrobeat and Afrobeat inspired tracks from around the globe. October 15th would have been his 75th birthday, m

Rita’s World Episode 48

Oct 7th, 2013

Wind instruments take centre stage with offerings from Cunyet Sepetci, Yom and Lippa. Buika is on a roll with a cracking new release and Vieux Farka Toure brings back memories of his fabulous recent gig at QEHMulatu Astatke AZMARI Sketches of

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