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Radio 3,16 May 2026,59 mins

Tuareg blues from Imarhan in session

Music Planet

Available for 29 days

Kathryn Tickell shares an intimate session with Tuareg blues band Imarhan, who have recently left their studio in Tamanrasset, Algeria, to tour their latest album, Essam, across Europe. Plus a track from a new compilation of guitar songs from Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia and DR Congo; travelling gypsy music from Anjou-born improviser, composer, and poet Titi Robin; and a new single from British folk outfit Goblin Band. Produced by Fatuma Khaireh and Silvia Malnati 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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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    ABCD
    ABCD
    Roland Brival
  3. 2.
    Mehdi
    Mehdi
    Thierry « Titi » Robin
  4. 3.
    Fama Don
    Fama Don
    Neba Solo