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Ancient flutes and Somali funk

Kathryn Tickell presents a selection of the best new roots-based music from around the globe, including Ghanaian highlife, pre-Colombian flutes, and Somali funk.

Kathryn Tickell presents a selection of the best new roots-based music from around the globe, including a story of mutual love and respect from Ghanaian highlife band Santrofi, gospel recorded in a maximum security prison facility in Mississippi, and a celestial track from El LeΓ³n Pardo, who plays the kuisi, a pre-Colombian traditional wind instrument and symbol of resistance. We also hear a recording of legendary Somali funk outfit Dur-Dur Band playing live in concert at the Barbican.

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59 minutes

On radio

Sat 18 Jan 2025 21:30

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  • Sat 18 Jan 2025 21:30

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