Afro-diasporic grooves and Lucas Santtana’s Return Journey
Kathryn Tickell curates a selection of roots-based music from across the globe, including fresh Afro-diasporic grooves from London-based, Ethio-jazz–inspired duo Zena.
Kathryn Tickell curates a selection of roots-based music from across the globe, including fresh Afro-diasporic grooves from London-based, Ethio-jazz–inspired duo Zena. Swedish fiddle icon Lena Jonsson and Finnish accordion innovator Johanna Juhola bring new life into traditional Nordic melodies.
And if that wasn't riches enough... ahead of a London show celebrating the release of his new album Brasiliano, renowned Brazilian producer, guitarist and singer Lucas Santtana shares his two Return Journey tracks: one for the road and one that takes him home.
Produced by Fatuma Khaireh and Gabriel Francis
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Nortopia, Ingrid Sørheim, Johanne Løkensgard Mjøs & Kristian Wolski
Springar etter Oddmund Urheim
- Nortopia.
- Melovitten.
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Lucas Santtana
Liga (feat. Cocanha)
- Brasiliano.
- No Format.
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Lena Jonsson & Johanna Juhola
Power Nap
- The Power Of Polska.
- Nordic Notes.
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Ablaye Cissoko, Kiya Tabassian & Constantinople
Nanfoulé
- Estuaire.
- Absilone.
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Alick Nkhata
Nafwaya Fwaya
- Radio Lusaka.
- Mississippi Records.
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Teija Niku
Eteenpäin
- Tovi.
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Lucas Santtana
Battre des Ailes (feat. Piers Faccini)
- Battre des Ailes.
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João Gilberto
Undiu
- João Gilberto.
- Cool Cult Records.
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Cocanha
Suu camin de Sent Jacques
- Puput.
- Pagans.
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ZENA
MY LOVE YOUR LOVE
- TEMESGEN.
- Brownswood Recordings.
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Xasan Xaaji Maxamed & Amin Xaaji Cusmaan
Laac
- Jamiila, Songs From A Somali City.
- Original Music.
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Suldaan Seeraar
Digrigii Xubiga
- Digrigii Xubiga.
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Coimbatore Thayi
Slokam, Kasturi Tilakam
- Excavated Shellac: Voices.
- Dust to Digital.
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Imarhan
Tinfouseen
- Essam.
- City Slang.
Broadcast
- Sat 28 Feb 202621:30BBC Radio 3



