Episode details

Radio 3,12 Jun 2026,60 mins
Ayanna Witter-Johnson with Fergus McCreadie and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in concert
'Round MidnightAvailable for 29 days
Tonight, Soweto shares performance highlights from singer-songwriter, cellist and composer Ayanna Witter-Johnson, with pianist Fergus McCreadie and and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra recorded at Glasgow’s SWG3 venue in the spring. This unique performance was in collaboration with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Enyi Okpara, and merged jazz, folk, & classical tradition and paying homage to the lineage of Scottish jazz. Ayanna Witter-Johnson is an acclaimed singer-songwriter, cellist, and composer whose music boundaries of classical, jazz, reggae, soul and R&B. Fergus McCreadie is a Mercury Prize nominated pianist, composer, and previous 'Round Midnight dep presenter, known for his signature fusions of Scottish folk and jazz. ‘Round Midnight is presented by award-winning saxophonist Soweto Kinch. This weekday late-night show celebrates the thriving UK jazz scene and spotlights the best new music alongside incredible acts from past decades. To listen on most smart speakers, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Round Midnight".
Programme WebsiteTracklist
- TrackArtist
- 1.Jaya Jaya RamaJaya Jaya RamaAlice Coltrane
- 2.Unconditionally (LIVE AT SWG3)Unconditionally (LIVE AT SWG3)Ayanna Witter-Johnson & Fergus McCreadie
- 3.For The BirdsFor The BirdsDigitonal