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Siba in Session

Lopa Kothari presents tracks from across the globe and a studio session with Brazilian roots musician Siba, plus an instalment in the 26-part series Commonwealth Connections.

Lopa Kothari with tracks from across the globe, a studio session with Brazilian artist Siba and part two of 'Commonwealth Connections', featuring musicians from around the Commonwealth.

SESSION: Described as "one of the mavericks of the local music scene", Siba has redefined contemporary Brazilian roots music with his folk orchestra Siba e a Fuloresta. He released his latest album in September, hailed by local critics as one of last year's best, mixing North-Eastern Brazilian rhythms, rock 'n' roll and romantic Brazilian 'brega' music with African influences such as 70s Senegalese guitar music and Congotronics - flavours very much explored in our exclusive studio session.

'Commonwealth Connections' is a new Â鶹Éç Radio 3 landmark 26-part weekly series leading up to the Commonwealth Games in July, featuring music from each of the 53 member states, reflecting the range of music and culture across the whole organisation.

MUSIC FEATURE: Canada - A Postcard from the Atlantic island of Newfoundland
A lively music session recorded in St. John's, Newfoundland's capital city, featuring legendary button accordionist Frank Maher, singer and collector of folk songs, Jean Hewson, the respected fiddler and academic Christina Smith plus other local musicians including bodhran player Rick West and fiddler Tony O'Brien. We hear how generations of musicians have found inspiration from their landscape, their fishing traditions and island life.

HERITAGE TRACK: Lesotho
Mosito Lehata, 100 and 200 metre sprinter, is the fastest man in Lesotho and is the current holder of the country's record for the 100 metres. Mosito's chosen artist is Lesotho saxophonist Bhudaza with the track "Tjontjobina" from his album "Bo-Mapefane".

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Music Played

  • Mosaik

    Kosnik

    Performer: Mosaik.
    • Cale Szczescie.
    • Verge Sound.
    • 1.

  • Sonámbulo Psicotropical

    Jabali Montuno

    Performer: Sonámbulo Psicotropical.
    • A Puro Peluche.
    • Volvox Music.
    • 5.

  • John Reischman

    Joe Ahr's Dream

    Performer: John Reischman.
    • Walk Along John.
    • Corvus.
    • 2.

  • Kompania

    Kori Mayissa

    Performer: Kompania.
    • Round Trip.
    • Chara.
    • 5.

  • Mamani Keïta

    Demissenou

    Performer: Mamani Keïta.
    • Kanou.
    • World Village.
    • 3.

  • Bhudaza

    Tjontjobina (Commonwealth Connections - Lesotho - Heritage Track)

    Performer: Bhudaza.
    • Bo-Mapefane.
    • Universal.

  • Siba

    Preparando o Salto

    Performer: Siba.

  • Siba

    Ariana

    Performer: Siba.

  • Sainkho & Garlo

    Nostalgy Tyva

    Performer: Sainkho & Garlo.
    • Go to Tuva.
    • BP12.
    • 8.

  • Elin Kaven

    Vaimmu Cuavga/Heartlight

    Performer: Elin Kaven.
    • Maizan Thaw.
    • Code 7.
    • 3.

  • The FLK

    Red Herring

    Performer: The FLK.
    • The Folk Law.
    • The FLK.
    • 1.

  • Frank Maher, Jean Hewson, Christina Smith

    Haste to the Wedding

    Performer: Frank Maher, Jean Hewson, Christina Smith.

  • Frank Maher, Jean Hewson, Christina Smith

    Chasing Her Boy Round the Room

    Performer: Frank Maher, Jean Hewson, Christina Smith.

  • Frank Maher, Jean Hewson, Christina Smith

    Frank Stamps Tune

    Performer: Frank Maher, Jean Hewson, Christina Smith.

  • Frank Maher, Jean Hewson, Christina Smith

    The Goat

    Performer: Frank Maher, Jean Hewson, Christina Smith.

  • Christina Smith

    Tickle Cove Pond

    Performer: Christina Smith.

  • Frank Maher, Jean Hewson, Christina Smith

    Mussels on the Corner

    Performer: Frank Maher, Jean Hewson, Christina Smith.

  • Choir of the Holy Ethiopian Catholic Church of Zion

    Walk in the Light of God

    Performer: Choir of the Holy Ethiopian Catholic Church of Zion.

  • Siba

    Brisa

    Performer: Siba.

  • Siba

    Canoa furada (Leaking Cone)

    Performer: Siba.

  • Analogik

    Camel Clap Break

    Performer: Analogik.
    • New Seeland.
    • Munka Munka Records.
    • 2.

  • Easy Kabaka Brown

    Hele Chi Gi

    Performer: Easy Kabaka Brown.
    • Opotopo.
    • Sound Way.
    • 2.

  • Edgelarks

    The Nailmaker's Strike Part II

    Performer: Edgelarks.
    • Mynd.
    • Dragonfly Roots.
    • 3.

  • Bulimundo

    Bulimundo

    Performer: Bulimundo.
    • Bulimundo / Djâm Brancu Dja.
    • Lusafrica.
    • 1.

  • Philip Henry

    Elegy

    Performer: Philip Henry.
    • Mynd.
    • Dragonfly Roots.
    • 7.

  • Blood and Bone (feat. Will Varley)

    • As the Crow Flies.
    • Smugglers Records.
    • 2.

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