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Exceptional & eloquent singer/songwriter Eliza Shaddad on this A World in London! Eliza Shaddad’s new single ‘My Body’ comes out this week, pointing to her fantastic debut album ‘Future’, which is scheduled for release in October. Aptly titled as Eliza’s own future beckons brightly, lit by her talent for soulful, sincere song-writing and her impeccable crystal clear vocals. Eliza Read more..

Marlborough 2 Maharashtra with Marcus Corbett on this A World in London, plus new duo Stornelli! Marcus Corbett is a singer, acoustic guitarist and composer based between Marlborough, UK and Pune, Maharashtra, India. Gradually, during repeated expeditions in India over the last decade or more, having immersed himself in the fundaments of North Indian classical music Marcus has begun to Read more..

Sunlit guitar compositions with Branco Stoysin on this A World in London!  Branco Stoysin unveiled his wonderful new studio album on this AWIL, marking the 20th anniversary of his label, Sun Recordings. Titled ‘Above the Clouds’, the CD features ten tracks each with an individual story or dedication but infused with a consistent theme of sun and light. Read more..

DJ, journalist, club promoter, and music lover Jamie Renton on this A World in London!  There’s never a chance to chat with Jamie Renton given his super busy schedule and the fact that usually one of us has headphones on, so we decided to meet at AWIL instead! Jamie first hit the decks for an article he Read more..

We invited Far Side Radio’s Paul Fisher to give us a beginner’s introduction to new music from Asia – as widely as he could take us in under an hour. A formidable task, given that Indonesia alone has around 17,500 islands, and Japan nearly 7,000, many with cultural, linguistic and musical differences. Paul was the Read more..

A trip around the globe with the freshest new international CDs on this A World in London! Listen in anytime, anyplace with Sophie Darling, Norman Druker, and DJ Ritu! ARTIST                                  TRACK                                   COUNTRY Joji Hirota                   Akita                           Japan/UK 47 Soul                         Machina                      Palestine/Jordan James Patrick Gavin Mena’s Teapot           UK/Ireland Mange Kralica           Con Hachazo Al Costado  Bulgaria TootArd                      Bayati Blues               Golan Heights Luar Na Lubre           Morrison’s Jig              Spain/Galicia AWIL Goin’ Global Gigs Guide: Feb 1 Tootard @ Rich Mix, Feb 2 47 Soul @ Jazz Cafe, Feb Read more..

London four-piece band Latchepen debuted in our studio at SOAS Radio this week, dashing through a repertoire of 20th century classics by Django Reinhardt, Serge Gainsbourg, and their own kick-ass compositions, with astonishing musicianship & dazzling dexterity! Matt Holborn,Kourosh Kanani, Simon Read, and Jeremie Coullon supplied the essential ingredients for this true Gypsy Jazz workout, on violin, guitars, and double-bass, with oodles of Read more..

Award-winning rhythm master Pete Lockett on this A World in London!  Pete Lockett’s contribution to our soundscape is colossal, kick-started by an initial encounter with a rock kit in his home town of Portsmouth, before being smitten by the tabla grooves of Zakir Hussain at London’s Alexandra Palace. It wasn’t long before Pete began to perform on vast stages across the world himself, Read more..

A double helping of global guests from Peru to British Asia on this A World in London! Eloquent broadcaster Mabele Martinez is passionate about introducing world sounds to Peru, and Peru to the rest of the world. Hence, together with Susana Roca Rey she’s instigated a brilliant new album showcasing songs by legendary Peruvian singer/composer Read more..

Fantastic new non-stop global music on this A World in London as the team returns to SOAS Radio revitalised & refreshed for a new season!  ARTIST                                  TRACK                                   COUNTRY Joji Hirota                   Chikyu                        Japan/UK Biflats                         El Bou Port Bou         Catalonia Amina Camari           Rag Waa Nacab…     Somalia Saz’iso                         Trendafili Flete Flete Albania Trio Da Kali & Kronos Read more..