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A spider dance, desert blues and vintage tango

Global beats and roots music from every corner of the world - with tarantella music from southern Italy, Malian blues from Boubacar Traore, gospel from Mahalia Jackson and a classic recording from Carlos Gardel.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 16 Mar 201900:30
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Vesevo

    O Rre Rre

    • Agualoca Records.

  • Frigg

    Seronda

    • Frigg.

  • Boubacar Traoré

    Duna ma yelema

    • Dounia Tabolo.
    • Lusafrica.
    • 8.

  • Carlos Gardel

    Melodia De Arrabal

    • World Music Network.

  • Trad.

    Ramblin' Boy

    Performer: Olivia Chaney. Performer: Kronos Quartet.

  • Mahalia Jackson

    God Shall Wipe All the Tears Away

    • A Portrait of Mahalia Jackson.
    • Gallerie.
    • 4.

  • Le Grand Kallé

    Ko Ko Ko - Qui est la

    • Sterns.

Broadcast

  • Sat 16 Mar 201900:30
    BBC Radio 3

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