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In the first show of 2025, Lopa Khotari shares a taster of new roots-based music that is set for release in the New Year, including a track from Mexico-based Cuban singer-songwriter Rita Donte - whose forthcoming album explores Cuban traditions and Mexican genres like son jarocho - and soulful funk, rock and soukous courtesy of Kinshasa’s Jupiter & Okwess.

Elsewhere in the show, ahead of the release of their new album Héritage, Songhoy Blues’ bass player, Oumar Touré, offers his two ‘Return Journey’ tracks: one he encountered while traveling, and one that reminds him of home.

Produced by Silvia Malnati
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