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Music Planet

The best roots-based music from across the world - with live sessions from the biggest international names and the freshest emerging talent, classic tracks and new releases.

Radio 3,5 episodes

Episodes

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American Routes
Kathryn Tickell embarks on a musical journey across the United States of America.
10 Jan 2026,59 mins
Best of 2025
Lopa Kothari and Kathryn Tickell get together to pick their favourite moments of the year.
27 Dec 2025,59 mins
Wassail!
Kathryn Tickell curates a dazzling selection of roots-based music for the festive season.
20 Dec 2025,59 mins
Gambian kora music and Tibetan prayer song
Lopa Kothari picks out fresh roots-based music, and Manizeh shares two tracks.
13 Dec 2025,59 mins
Bogotá In Three Tracks
Kathryn Tickell presents three tracks picked by Colombian avant-latin trio, Los Pirañas.
29 Mar 2025,59 mins