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Cerys takes us on a musical journey, beginning with the world class artist Paul Simon, crossing the world through his musical influences, connections and coincidences.

Cerys Matthews has won acclaim from audiences and critics and The Wonderful World Of Cerys on 2 harnesses her enthusiasm, joy and excitement about music, through a journey of discovery.

It's a world music show for people who don't even realise they like the genre.

Each episode will be a musical journey, beginning with a world class artist, crossing the world through their musical influences, connections and coincidences.

The first show focuses on Paul Simon and brings us musical delights from Dylan, Gershwin, JJ Cale and Chuck Berry amongst others.

57 minutes

Last on

Sat 5 Dec 2020 21:00

Music Played

  • Mulatu Astatke

    Yekermo Sew

    • Music from the film Broken Flowers.
    • Decca.
    • 5.
  • Chuck Berry

    Johnny B. Goode

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.
  • Billie Joe Armstrong And Norah Jones

    Long Time Gone

    • Foreverley.
    • Warners.
    • 2.
  • The Boyoyo Boys

    Daveyton Special

    • Back In Town.
    • Rounder.
    • 3.
  • J.J. Cale

    After Midnight

    • J.J.Cale - Special Edition.
    • Mercury.
  • Clifton Chenier

    Ay-Tete-Fee

    • Zodico Blue & Boogie.
    • Concord Records.
    • 11.
  • Jimmy Cliff

    The Harder They Come

    • BR Music.
  • Dom La Nena

    Sambinha

    • Ela.
    • Wrasse Records.
    • 10.
  • felix martinez y sus chavales

    La Gallina

    • peru maravilloso-vintage latin tropical cumbia.
    • Tigers Milk.
    • 1.
  • Hailey Tuck

    Don't Think Twice It's Alright

    • Hailey Tuck.
    • Self-Released.
  • Los Indios Paraguayos

    El Condor Pasa

    • Greetings From South America.
    • Delta Music.
    • 8.
  • Los Indios Paraguayos

    El Condor Pasa

    • Greetings From South America.
    • Delta Music.
    • 8.
  • George Martin & Larry Adler

    Rhapsody In Blue

    • The Glory of Gershwin.
    • Mercury.
    • 18.
  • Aaron Neville

    Hercules

    • Ultimate Collection.
    • Def Jam.
    • 8.
  • Orquesa Panamericana con Ismael Rivera

    El Charlatan

    • Saoco!.
    • Vampisoul.
    • 1.
  • Sachal Studios Orchestra

    Take Five

    • Jazz And All That: In Memory Of Dave Brubeck.
    • Sachal Music / Sama Arts Network Ltd.
    • 3.
  • Paul Simon

    Graceland

    • The Paul Simon Anthology (Disc 2).
    • Warner Bros.
    • 1.

Broadcasts

  • Wed 3 Sep 2014 22:00
  • Thu 10 Sep 2015 22:00
  • Sat 5 Dec 2020 21:00