Inspired by a couple of upcoming shows on the Calendar, we ping-ponged this show between music from India and Nigeria. Curious similarities and contrasts emerged, which you’ll hear along the way. And in hour 2, more global explorations and new releases. Enjoy!

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Hour 1
Balkar Siddhu  –  Vyah  –  Bhangra Groove
Najite Olokun Prophecy  –  Honesty  –  Africa Before Invasion
Anoushka Shankar  –  Dancing in Madness  –  Traveller
King Sunny Ade  –  Bombibele Horojo  –  The Best of the Classic Years
Bapi Das Baul / Baul Bishwa  –  My Sweet Black Bee  –  Sufi Baul: Madness & Happiness
Lagbaja  –  Liar-Liar  –  Sharp Sharp
Shiela Chandra  –  The Struggle  –  Roots & Wings
Joni Haastrup & MonoMono  –  Wake Up Your Mind  –  Wake Up Your Mind
Autorickshaw  –  Chennai Five-O  –  Four Higher
The Lijadu Sisters  –  Danger  –  Danger
Talvin Singh & Niladri Kumar   –  Ananta  –  Together

Hour 2
Tony Allen  –  Celebrate  –  Secret Agent
Baka Beyond  –  Way’ya  –  Kisumani
Locureleza  –  Jontre  –  Putumayo Presents Latin Beat
Raya Brass Band  –  Tavernitsa  –  Dancing on Roses, Dancing on Cinders
Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi  –  Intro to Dire Gelt / Dire Gelt  –  The Devil’s Brides
Zafa  –  Yuma  –  Funky Grooves of Yemen
Gonzaga  –  Kedna  –  Shangri-La Goa: Traditional & Popular Songs from Goa
Sia Tolno  –  Blind Samaritan  –  My Life
Debashish Bhattacharya  –  Prabha (Early Bright)  –  Calcutta Slide Guitar
Kora Jazz Band  –  Ewagne  –  & Guests
Bombino  –  Tenere (The Desert My Home)  –  Agadez
Mauricio Velasierra  –  Paso 1  –  Rodar