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Kae Tempest and the Thursday Theme

Jo chats to writer and performer Kae Tempest, about their new book On Connection. Plus the Thursday Theme - vegetarian songs.

Jo chats to writer and performer Kae Tempest, about their new book On Connection.

In their first book of non-fiction, On Connection, Kae Tempest explores how creativity can cultivate greater self-awareness and help establish a deeper relationship between ourselves and the world.

Tempest says: 鈥楥onnection is the first step towards any act of acknowledgement, accountability or responsibility. It offers, whether fleeting or long-lasting, a closeness to all others. It is jubilant. Ecstatic. Without fear. Beneath the surface we are connected...鈥�

This is a meditation on the power of creative connection. Drawing on twenty years鈥� experience as a writer and performer, Kae Tempest explores how and why creativity 鈥� however we choose to practise it 鈥� can cultivate greater self-awareness and help us establish a deeper relationship between ourselves and the world.

Kae Tempest was formerly known as Kate Tempest, but in August 2020, they announced they are non-binary. Tempest said they were changing the pronouns they use, from she and her to they and them. Their new name is pronounced like the letter K.

Plus this week鈥檚 Thursday Theme is vegetarians, to mark World Vegetarian Day. Send all your vegetarian-related song suggestions to jo.whiley@bbc.co.uk

1 hour, 57 minutes

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Thu 1 Oct 2020 19:00
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Music Played

  • Oasis

    She's Electric

    • What's The Story Morning Glory -Oasis.
    • Creation Records.

  • Alicia Keys

    Love Looks Better

    • ALICIA.
    • RCA.

  • Florence + The Machine

    Shake It Out

    • Island.

  • Bastille

    Survivin'

  • Gloria Gaynor

    I Will Survive

    • Disco Fever (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • Kae Tempest

    People's Faces

    • The Book Of Traps And Lessons.
    • Republic Records.
    • 11.

  • Chaka Demus & Pliers

    Tease Me

    • (CD Single).
    • Mango.

  • Nina Simone

    Four Women

  • David Guetta & Sia

    Let's Love

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.

  • Matt Lucas

    Thank You Baked Potato

    • (CD Single).
    • Loudmouth Music.

  • Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

    The Onion Song

    • Soul (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Red Hot Chili Peppers

    Can't Stop

    • By The Way.
    • Warner Bros.

  • Fats Domino

    Blueberry Hill

    • The Best Of Fats Domino.
    • Liberty.

  • Prefab Sprout

    The King of Rock 'N' Roll

    • Hits Album 8, Part 2 (Various Artist.
    • Hits Album.

  • The Isley Brothers

    Harvest For The World

    • EPIC.

  • The Streets

    Dry Your Eyes

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.

  • Elton John

    Rocket Man

    • Diamonds.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

  • Michael Kiwanuka

    Light

    • Polydor Records.

  • First Aid Kit

    Come Give Me Love

  • Janelle Mon谩e

    Turntables

    • Atlantic Records.

  • The Beach Boys

    Don't Worry Baby

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 1).
    • EMI.

  • The Go! Team

    Cookie Scene

    • Memphis Industries.

  • Boy Pablo

    leave me alone

    • leave me alone.
    • 777 Music.
    • 1.

  • Oasis

    Cast No Shadow

Broadcast

  • Thu 1 Oct 2020 19:00
    大象传媒 Radio 2