The Jewish Music Institute archive in Three Tracks

Lopa Kothari presents fresh discoveries from across the world of folk and roots music, including groove-laden 1970s folk-country from Northern Thailand and new music from the father of Ethio-jazz, Mulatu Astatke. He marks his return with a series of masterful new arrangements of some of his classic compositions on his first major studio album in over a decade.

Plus, Israeli DJ and producer Tai Rona delves into the Jewish Music Institute archives. Following long days exploring the extraordinary collection of thousands of records and shellacs, he selects three highlights: a Sabbath prayer, a Yemeni field recording, and a cross-cultural lullaby.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3

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