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African and Ambient

Elizabeth joins the dots between modern ambient compositions and African musical traditions, via new music from Nairobi’s KMRU and Reich’s fascination with Ghanaian drums.

Elizabeth hears new music from Kenya’s KMRU, the prolific producer and sound designer whose glistening electronic compositions, full of intimate field recordings, offer a warped window into the sound and texture of his two homes: Nairobi and Berlin. From there, we delve into the rich history of African influence on western ambient recordings – from Steve Reich’s fascination with Ghanaian drumming to the felt connection between techno and tribal traditions.

Produced by Frank Palmer
A Reduced Listening production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

1 hour

Last on

Thu 15 Jul 2021 23:30
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Music Played

  • KMRU

    Argon

    • Logue.
    • Injazero Records.

  • Steve Reich & Four Tet

    Drumming (Four Tet Remix)

    • Reich: Remixed 2006.
    • Nonesuch.

  • WITCH

    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Town

    • Introduction.
    • Zambia Music Parlour.

  • Erykah Badu

    Incense

    • New Amerykah Part Two: Return Of The Ankh.
    • Universal Motown.

  • Eccentronic Research Council

    The Astronaut (feat. Benjamin Myers)

  • Sebastian Plano

    Soul II (Elan)

    • Save Me Not.
    • Mercury KX.

  • KMRU

    Jinja Encounters

    • Logue.
    • Injazero Records.

  • DJ Black Low & Kapzela

    Emonate Oe Bethela D Vosho (feat. Licy Jay & MLG)

    • Uwami.
    • Awesome Tapes From Africa.

  • Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita

    Bach to BaΓ―sso

    • Soar.
    • Bendigedig.

  • Chino Amobi

    Law 1 (The City In The Sea)

    • Paradiso.
    • Ormolycka.

  • Madlib

    African Walk (Zamunda)

    • Vol. 1-2: Movie Scenes.
    • Stones Throw Records.

  • Madlib

    Hopprock

    • Sound Ancestors.
    • Madlib Invazion.

  • Sarah Neufeld

    Unreflected

    • Detritus.
    • One Little Independent Records.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 13 May 2021 23:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
  • Thu 15 Jul 2021 23:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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