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Radio 3,04 Apr 2026,59 mins

Mongolian folk songs live in concert

Music Planet

Available for 26 days

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 A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 To listen on most smart speakers, just say: 'Ask BBC Sounds to play Music Planet.'

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Towe Nin
    Towe Nin
    Antoine Dougbé
  3. 2.
    Sebenzela
    Sebenzela
    BCUC
  4. 3.
    Kapusvẽtku polka/Graveyard Festival Polka
    Kapusvẽtku polka/Graveyard Festival Polka
    Rahu the Fool