Lopa Kothari celebrates women of the world
Lopa Kothari celebrates the greatest female talent from across the globe, and welcomes 'Diva of the Sudanese Desert' Amira Kheir into the studio.
Lopa Kothari celebrates the greatest female talent from across the globe in this International Women's Day special, with a studio session from Sudanese-Italian singer Amira Kheir, and a selection of some of the best releases from the last year by women. With the recent 40 year anniversary of the Iranian Revolution, this week's Road Trip comes from Mahsa Vardat in Teheran uncovering the music of women before and after the revolution. The 鈥楳other of Latin American folk鈥� Chilean singer and folklorist Violeta Parra is this week's Classic Artist.
Listen to the world - Music Planet, Radio 3's new world music show presented by Lopa Kothari and Kathryn Tickell, brings us the best roots-based music from across the globe - with live sessions from the biggest international names and the freshest emerging talent; classic tracks and new releases, and every week a bespoke Road Trip from a different corner of the globe, taking us to the heart of its music and culture. Plus special guest Mixtapes and gems from the 麻豆社 archives. Whether it's traditional Indian ragas, Malian funk, UK folk or Cuban jazz, you'll hear it on Music Planet.
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Tautumeitas
Raganu Nakts
- CPL Music.
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Amira Kheir
Manaok (Forbidden)
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Ang茅lique Kidjo
Shango Wa
- 429 Records.
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Gulaza
Ya Mehija
- 1018333 RECORDS DK.
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Nancy Kerr
Gan tae the Kye / Peacock Followed the Hen
- From Here Records.
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Amira Kheir
Amwaj (Waves)
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Amira Kheir
Ya Mara
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Sima Bina
Sabzeh Gol Yar
- Buda Records.
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Qamar-ol-Moluk Vaziri
Atashi Dar Sineh Daram [There is a flame in my heart]
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Marzieh & Ghol膩m-Hossein Ban膩n
Booye Jooye Moolian
- Caltex Records.
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Sepideh Raissadat & Mezrab Ensemble
Ey Baghban
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Mahsa Vahdat, Marjan Vahdat & Kronos Quartet
Sun It Rises
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Rachel Newton
Jolene
- West.
- Shadowside Records.
- 13.
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Amira Kheir
Zol (Guy)
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Violeta Parra
Gracias a la vida (thanks for life)
- Warner Music.
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Stella Chiweshe
Kasahwa
- Glitterbeat.
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Dona Onete
Festa do Tubar茫o
- Rebujo.
- Mais Um.
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Broadcast
- Fri 8 Mar 2019 23:00麻豆社 Radio 3
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