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Songs for girls, gringos and gangsters

Global beats and roots music from every corner of the world - with vintage mento from Jamaica, songs of the Sicilian Mafia, and a version of Mexico's most famous song.

30 minutes

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Sat 6 Apr 201900:30
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Otava Yo

    Once upon a time on a high hill

    • Otava Yo.

  • Boban Marković & Marko Marković

    Caje Sukarije

    • Piranha Musik.

  • Denzil Laing Trio

    Not me

    • Fantastic Voyage.

  • Ruthla Masupha

    Mathaithai

    • Teal Records.

  • Diego

    Zampugnaru oronatu

    • Pias Recordings.

  • Triona, Maighread, Micheal O Domhnaill

    Caitlín Tiriall

    • Gail Linn.

  • Las Cafeteras

    La Bamba Rebelde

    • It’s Time.
    • Self release.
    • 7.

  • Lani Singers

    Ijasarah Waeo Tiboribo

    • Sounds like Freedom 2.
    • Dancing turtle.
    • 5.

Broadcast

  • Sat 6 Apr 201900:30
    BBC Radio 3

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