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30/08/2008

Lucy Duran meets Malian singer and songwriter Rokia Traore. Plus a review of new releases and music from Iraq.

Lucy Duran introduces two studio sessions, by Malian star Rokia Traore and by young Iraqi oud player Khyam Allami. Producer and writer Andy Morgan reviews two African releases, and journalist Reda El Mawy has a look at what's new in Egypt.

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Presented by Lucy Duran
Produced by James Parkin

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Orfa followed by Al-Kawnu ila jamalukum mushtaqu (The world is longing for your beauty) (Trad) (3:25)
Performed by Khyam Allami (oud) and Elizabeth Nott (percussion)
大象传媒 Recording
www.khyamallami.com

Hilal al-Saba (Naseer Shamma, based on the maqam mode Saba) (5:30)
Performed by Khyam Allami (oud) and Elizabeth Nott (percussion)
大象传媒 Recording

Ya einyid ya yaba (You are stubborn) (Daoud and Saleh Al-Kuwaity) (3:06)
Performed by Daoud and Saleh Al-Kuwaity
Album: Masters of Iraqi Music
Arc Music EUCD2154, track 8
www.arcmusic.co.uk

Yarab (Malouma Mint Meidah) (3:42)
Performed by Malouma Mint Meidah
Album: Desert Blues 3
Network 495122, CD 2 track 5

Naygiri Beh (Mohamed Mounir) (2:35)
Performed by Mohamed Mounir
Album: Taam El Biyout
MAZ CD 137, track 8

Kafuulu Balu (Trad. arr Kasai All Stars) (2:57)
Performed by the Kasai All Stars
Album: In the 7th Moon, the Chief Turned into a Swimming Fish and Ate the Head of his Enemy by Magic
Crammed Discs CRAW44, track 3

Dianfa (3:42)
Kele Mandi (3:57)
Kolokani (3:24)
All composed and performed by Rokia Traore
大象传媒 Recording

1 hour

Last on

Sat 30 Aug 2008 15:00

Broadcast

  • Sat 30 Aug 2008 15:00