Mongolian folk songs live in concert
Lopa Kothari curates a selection of roots-based music from across the globe, including highlights from a recent London concert appearance from Mongolian ensemble Anda Union.
Lopa Kothari curates a selection of roots-based music from across the globe, including a live performance of Inner Mongolian ensemble Anda Union recorded at 229, in London. Hailing from differing ethnic nomadic cultures in China, the nine-strong band unites tribal and music traditions from all over Inner Mongolia. Elsewhere in the show, new music from Ivorian balafon maestro Aly Keita and Diamond Fingers himself, Mama Sissoko.
Produced by Fatuma Khaireh and Lopa Kothari
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Antoine Dougbé
Towe Nin
- Antoine Dougbé et L'Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou 1977 - 1982 (Analog Africa.
- Analog Africa.
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BCUC
Sebenzela
- The Road Is Never Easy.
- Outhere Records.
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Rahu the Fool
Kapusvẽtku polka/Graveyard Festival Polka
- On the Dancefloor.
- CPL-Music.
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Clifton Chenier
Louisiana Blues
- King of Louisiana Blues and Zydeco.
- Arhoolie Records.
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YĪN YĪN
Yata Yata
- Yatta!.
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Anda Union
Nomad
- Anda Union Live in Concert at 229.
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Anda Union
Hometown
- Anda Union Live in Concert at 229.
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Anda Union
Holy Mountain
- Anda Union Live in Concert at 229.
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Anda Union
The Herdsman
- Anda Union Live in Concert at 229.
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Aly Keïta Trio
Dreams of Mikael
- Balafon Evolution.
- One World.
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Midori Jaeger
Exasperate
- (Un)planted EP.
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Mama Sissoko
Nkana
- Diamond Fingers.
- One World.
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