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  1. The African Rock 'n' Roll Years

    Series tracing the roots of African music, featuring some of the continent's major artists

    BBC Four

  2. The No 1 Ladies' Favourite Radio Show

    Solomon Modumo discusses ideas and myths from Botswana and plays Botswanian music

    BBC Radio 7

  3. Freedom Sounds 2010

    Hugh Masekela explores the role of music in the freedom struggle of his home country

    BBC Radio 2

  4. Colin Greenwood in South Africa

    Radiohead's Colin Greenwood presents music he discovered on a trip to South Africa.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  5. Journey Dot Africa with Idris Elba

    Idris Elba delves into his record collection, which takes him all over Africa

    BBC Radio 2

  6. Gilles Peterson

    Global beats to join the musical dots.

    BBC Radio 1

  7. 1Xtra's AfroSounds Show with DJ Edu

    The hottest sounds out of Africa - afrobeats from all corners of the motherland.

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

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  8. Brenda Fassie: Madonna of the Townships

    The colourful life of South Africa's most popular female vocalist, Brenda Fassie.

    BBC Radio 2

  9. The Arts Show - The Soweto Gospel Choir

    Janice Forsyth examines the success and humanitarian work of the Soweto Gospel Choir.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  10. Motownship

    Midge Ure travels to Cape Town to meet a group of young township musicians.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  11. World Cup Kick Off Concert

    South Africa celebrates the greatest football show on earth at Soweto's Orlando Stadium.

    BBC Two

  12. World Cup Kick Off Concert

    South Africa celebrates the greatest football show on earth at Soweto's Orlando Stadium.

    BBC Two

  13. Fela Kuti Comes Home

    The story of Nigerian musician and political revolutionary, Fela Kuti.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  14. Modern Day Griot

    Meet the modern musicians adapting traditional West African music.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  15. Baaba Maal and the Senegalese Kingdom of Music

    Meeting musicians at the Blues du Fleuve Festival, organised by Baaba Maal in Senegal.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  16. Youssou N'Dour: Voice of Africa

    Documentary telling the life story of renowned Senegalese singer/composer, Youssou N'Dour.

    BBC Four

  17. Mali Music: Gemma Cairney in Mali

    Gemma Cairney travels to Mali to meet local musicians affected by the recent troubles.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  18. Africa 360

    Africa 360 with 1Xtra.

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

  19. Amapiano to AfroHouse

    The biggest names in Amapiano and AfroHouse with exclusive mixes for 1Xtra.

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

  20. DJ Edu's DNA Mix

    The hottest sounds out of Africa, in the mix!

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

  21. The Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show with Eddie Kadi

    Eddie Kadi counts down The Official UK Afrobeats Chart.

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

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  22. 1Xtra's Afrobeats Concerto

    1Xtra's Afrobeats Concerto

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

  23. 1Xtra's Rave Show with Jeremiah Asiamah

    Black dance and electronic music, amapiano, house, garage, jungle and drum & bass.

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

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  24. 1Xtra's AfroSounds Weekender

    The biggest Afrobeats stars, music from across Africa and exclusive artist take overs.

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

  25. African Classical Music

    Cellist and master kora player Tunde Jegede celebrates the classical musics of Africa.

    BBC Radio 3

  26. DJ Kizzi's House Party Mix

    Kizzi has the perfect blend of tunes to get you on that dancefloor.

    BBC Asian Network

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