Playlist 27.01.2026
DJ NIGEL WOOD
World Music DJ
DJ NIGEL WOOD
Playlist 27.01.2026
Playlists
On programme broadcast 27–1-26:
Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino are a long-running southern Italian band playing traditional pizzica style.
Raquel Cruces collects and arranges Iberian songs for percussion and voice.
Ana Crisman is a groundbreaking Spanish flamenco harpist.
Altin Gün’s sixth album is a tribute to Turkish folk artist Neşet Ertaş.
“Léve Léve” is a collection of music from 1970s and ’80s São Tomé & Principe.
Mama Sissoko is a 77-year old Malian guitar veteran and bandleader.
Kunbe are a decade-long collaboration between Malian musicians and two French brothers.
Mariama Kouyaté, vocalist, and Vieux Cissokho, kora and vocals, are from Senegal.
Lamisi is a contemporary African singer-songwriter from Ghana.
BCUC, or Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness, are a high-energy outfit from Soweto.
Shake Stew are an Austrian seven-piece jazz-rock band.
Dub Colossus were formed by the late Nick Page, combing dub with Ethiopian connections.
Soothsayers are an Afro-dub collective from London.
Protoje, aka Oje Ken Ollivierre, is a Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter.
Voginha is a Cape Verdean guitarist who has played with both Bau and Cesaria Evora.
Guitarist John Scofield and bassist Dave Holland are huge figures in the jazz world.
L’Antidote are a trio of Bijan Chemirani (Iran) and Rami Khalifé (Lebanon), with Redi Hasa on cello.
Gregory Uhlmann is a Chicago-born musician and composer based in L.A.
Omar Sosa is a Cuban pianist and bandleader with many global collaborations.
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Here is the playlist for "Ear to the globe" broadcast on Tuesday January 27th. The programme goes out every Tuesday at 10pm to midnight on 103.2FM and is available live at www.dublincityfm.ie and thereafter on Mixcloud
1. Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino: “Fimmene fimmene”.
2. Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino: “Beddhu stanotte”. Both from “Il Mito” (Ponderosa 2026).
3. Raquel Cruces: “Perla de Maja”. From “Sortija” (Raquel Cruces 2025).
4. Ana Crisman Arpa Flamenca: “Quién tiene un Don”. From “Arpaora” (Andalouse Alhambra/InOuïe 2026).
5. Altin Gün: “Öldürme beni”. Single from the forthcoming album “Garip” (Glitterbeat 2026).
6. Sangazuza: “Sono sá kuá de téma”. From the compilation “Léve Léve: Sao Tomé & Principe Sounds 70s - 80s Vol. 2” (Bongo Joe 2026).
7. Mama Sissoko: “Commissariat”.
8. Mama Sissoko: “Silami djama”. Both from “Diamond Fingers” (One World 2026).
9. Kunbe: “Donso”. From “Fanga” (Adjololo Records 2026).
10. Mariama & Vieux: “Domidiambur”. From “Ntèry” (Korafola Production 2025).
11. Lamisi: “Come” (Single on Real World X 2026).
12. BCUC: “Higher vibes”. From the forthcoming album “The Road Is Never Easy” (OutHere).
13. Shake Stew: “Cherry pie”. From “Ten One Two” (Traumton 2026).
14. Dub Colossus: “We stand”. From “Dub Will Keep Us Together” (forthcoming on Real World X).
15. Soothsayers feat. Maia Avery: “Love will find a way - Victor Rice mix” (Wah Wah 45 2026).
16. Protoje feat. Damian Marley: “At we feet” (Ineffable Records 2026).
17. Voginha: “Medley de brava”. From “Origem da Morna” (Harmonia 2025).
18. John Scofield & Dave Holland: “You I love”. From “Memories Of Home” (ECM 2026).
19. L’Antidote: “Dates, figs and nuts”. From “L’Antidote” (Ponderosa Music 2025).
20. Gregory Uhlmann feat. Alabaster DePlume: “Lucia”. Single from forthcoming album “Extra Stars” (International Anthem).
21. Omar Sosa: “Heartwarming night of crickets”. From “Sendas” (OTA 2025).
Thanks for listening.
*Recommendations below!
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Current Album Recommendations (in no particular order):
1. V.A: “Léve Léve: Sao Tomé & Principe Sounds 70s - 80s Vol. 2” (Bongo Joe).
2. Le Vent Du Nord: “Voisinages” (La Compagnie du Nord).
3. Mariama & Vieux: “Ntèry” (Korafola Production).
4. Kunbe: “Fanga” (Adjololo Records).
5. V.A: “Sweet Rebels: The Golden Era of Algerian Pop-Raï - The Ecstatic Sound of Original Raï Cassettes 1986-1991” (WeWantSounds).
6. Wesli: “Makaya” (WUP).
7. Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino: “Il Mito” (Ponderosa).
8. Clifton Chenier: “Clifton Chenier - King Of Louisiana Blues & Zydeco” (Smithsonian Folkways).
9. Amadou & Mariam: “L’Amour À La Folie” (Because Music).
10. V.A: “Imaginational Anthem XIV Ireland” (Tompkins Square).
Sound Tracks of the Week:
1. Amadou & Mariam: “L’Amour à la folie”. From “L’Amour À La Folie” (Because Music).
2. Africa Negra: “Apoiámos a luta dos nossos irmãos”. From the compilation “Léve Léve: Sao Tomé & Principe Sounds 70s - 80s Vol. 2” (Bongo Joe).
3. Ireke: “Tout est bizarre”. From “Ayô Dele” (forthcoming on Underdog).
4. Derya Yildirim & Grup Şimşek: “Istanbul un kuşlari”. From “Yarin Yoksa” (Big Crown).
5. Catrin Finch: “Kin”. From “Notes To Self” (Bendigedig).
