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Jimi Famurewa

Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for food critic and writer Jimi Famurewa.

Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for his music-loving guest. This week, Linton is joined by food critic and writer Jimi Famurewa, whose new book 'Settlers: Journeys Through the Food, Faith and Culture of Black African London' has just been released.

Jimi's playlist:

Justinian Tamasuza - Ekitundu Ekisooka
Percy Grainger - Irish Tune from County Derry
Dorothy Rudd Moore - Old Black Men
Philip Herbert - Elegy (In Memoriam Stephen Lawrence)
Ruth Gipps - Horn Concerto (3rd movement)
Ayanna Witter-Johnson - Rise Up Riddim

Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Each week, Linton mixes a bespoke playlist for his guest, who then joins him to share their impressions of their new classical discoveries. Linton Stephens is a bassoonist with the Chineke! Orchestra and has also performed with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.

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29 minutes

Last on

Mon 6 Nov 2023 00:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Justinian Tamusuza

    On the way of the cross (1st mvt)

    Ensemble: Kronos Quartet.
    • Pieces of Africa.
    • Nonesuch.
    • 4.

  • Dorothy Rudd Moore

    Old Black Men

    Performer: Kermit Moore. Performer: Wayne Sanders. Singer: Hilda Harris.

  • Philip Herbert

    Elegy [In Memoriam Stephen Lawrence]

    Orchestra: Chineke! Orchestra. Conductor: Anthony Parnther.

  • Ruth Gipps

    Horn Concerto Op.58 (3rd mvt)

    Performer: Ben Goldscheider. Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. Conductor: Lee Reynolds.
    • Malcolm Arnold, Christoph SchΓ¶nberger & Ruth Gipps: Horn Concertos.
    • Willowhayne Records.
    • 9.

  • Ayanna Witter-Johnson

    Rise Up Riddim

Broadcasts

  • Mon 14 Nov 2022 00:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
  • Mon 6 Nov 2023 00:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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