<![CDATA[WorldBeat]]> Sunday 10th May 2026

A focus today, the follow-up to their album Junun of a decade ago, Radiohead guitarist/composer-Jonny Greenwood, New York based composer Musician Shye Ben Tzur and Indian ensemble The Rajasthan Express have just released Ranjha. Still around, leader of New York’s Asian Underground Karsh Kale has a new release out – Dust, another dose of retro – Roger Izeidi  the legendary entrepreneur and music publisher of the 1960s Congolese rumba scene with a fantastic collection Vita Matata with African Fiesta and Curse you, Foreign Lands a rollout of a 14-track tape, pulling together rural Greek demotika recordings from the late 1930s to the mid-1950s and much more.

]]> en Wed, 13 May 2026 22:36:30 +1000 https://4zzz.org.au/programs/world-beat/ <![CDATA[WorldBeat]]> https://amrap-pages-image.s3.amazonaws.com/profile/169.jpg?cacbeb=45095384 4ZZZ info@4zzz.org.au Sunday 10th May 2026

A focus today, the follow-up to their album Junun of a decade ago, Radiohead guitarist/composer-Jonny Greenwood, New York based composer Musician Shye Ben Tzur and Indian ensemble The Rajasthan Express have just released Ranjha. Still around, leader of New York’s Asian Underground Karsh Kale has a new release out – Dust, another dose of retro – Roger Izeidi  the legendary entrepreneur and music publisher of the 1960s Congolese rumba scene with a fantastic collection Vita Matata with African Fiesta and Curse you, Foreign Lands a rollout of a 14-track tape, pulling together rural Greek demotika recordings from the late 1930s to the mid-1950s and much more.

]]> https://4zzz.org.au/programs/world-beat/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/4zzz/2026-05-10-16-00.mp3 <![CDATA[10th of May]]> A focus today, the follow-up to their album Junun of a decade ago, Radiohead guitarist/composer-Jonny Greenwood, New York based composer Musician Shye Ben Tzur and Indian ensemble The Rajasthan Express have just released Ranjha. Still around, leader of New York’s Asian Underground Karsh Kale has a new release out – Dust, another dose of retro – Roger Izeidi  the legendary entrepreneur and music publisher of the 1960s Congolese rumba scene with a fantastic collection Vita Matata with African Fiesta and Curse you, Foreign Lands a rollout of a 14-track tape, pulling together rural Greek demotika recordings from the late 1930s to the mid-1950s and much more.

  • Songs played
  • Devon Russell - Move on Up
  • Antoine Dougbe & L'Orchestre Poly - Rhythmo De Cotonou - Mon Non Doto Nagbe Leo
  • Nikolaos Chalkias - Muscat Grape
  • Niki Kyriakidou - Who knows my love
  • Conjunto Media Luna - Kumbia Tequendama feat Amantes de Futuro
  • Rizomagic - Plutarco (ft. Conjunto Media Luna)
  • Karsh Kale - Dust
  • Karsh Kale - Tabla Beat Scientist
  • HabibiSly - Da Algajola feat Aziz & Said Tiouly
  • Lalalar - Bi Bok Amlamadin
  • Shye Ben Tzur,Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express - Shiqwa
  • Shye Ben Tzur,Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express - Ishq-E-Majnun
  • Roger Izeide presents Vita Matata African Fiesta - Beguine Willy
  • Roger Izeide presents Vita Matata African Fiesta - A.M. Decantino
  • Roger Izeide presents Vita Matata African Fiesta - Vivo Africa
  • Music in Exile - Jutna (Gëm Sa Bop)
  • Didje Doo - Lettin' Go
  • Gregorio Quiros - Sale el sol feat Enramada
  • Gregorio Quiros - El Condo Pasa
  • Gregorio Quiros - Huaynito de Alfalfa (ft. Danza Perfume)
  • Delta Goodrem - Eclipse
  • Nicodemus & Gabriel Pozo - La Congo Vieja feat Flaco Navaja and Carlos Sarduy
  • Dumama - Rising Falling
  • Dumama - Mama Carries
  • George Telek & David Bridie - Wali
]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 18:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/world-beat/2026-05-10 16:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/4zzz/2026-05-03-16-00.mp3 <![CDATA[3rd of May]]> Retro features this week, L’Orchestre Poly Rhythmo de Cotonou who having released only 3 albums between the late 70’s and early 80’s, led by Antoine Dougbe - a powerful Vodún initiate and  one of the most inventive songwriters to emerge from the fertile music scene from Benin and referred to himself as the “devil’s prime minister”. As well, Yassine Nana – Modern Pop from Mauritania (1984 -1989), born in Buenos Aires and based now in New York Sofia Rei – Antónima. just out - Putumayo presents Afro Brazil an encore from Criolo, Amaro & Dino and much more.

  • Songs played
  • Stromae - Papaoutai
  • Stromae - Sante
  • Criolo, Amaro Freitas & Dino D'Santiago - No Vento de Nos
  • Gabrié - O Sol da Bahia
  • Mandinga Beat - Criança Rica with Victória dos Santos
  • Sofia Rei - Marciana
  • Sofia Rei - Rotulo feat Gaby Moreno
  • Sulaf - Naada
  • Yassine Nana - Boustan Al Achar
  • Yassine Nana - Biqalbi N'thab
  • Go Dugong - PYRA
  • Peter Gabriel - Won't Stand Down (Bright Side Mix)
  • Jorge Drexler - Te Llevo Tatuada
  • Stromae - Fils de Joie
  • Francois & The Atlas Mountains - Peaux Miroirs Feat. David Numwami
  • Antoine Dougbe & L'Orchestre Poly--Rythmo De Cotonou – 1977-1982 - Gnin We A Na Mon
  • Antoine Dougbe & L'Orchestre Poly--Rythmo De Cotonou – 1977-1982 - Adin Gban Non Chouwe
  • Nubiyan Twist - Chasing Shadows feat Fatoumata Diawara
  • Fatoumata Diawara - Fala
  • Ukelele Death Squad - Day Drinking
  • Zemzemeh - Emerald's Dream
  • The Klezmatics - Forty Years Freylekhs
  • Captain Yossarian - Expensive Shit
  • Rone - La Baliene et le Musicien
]]> Sun, 3 May 2026 18:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/world-beat/2026-05-03 16:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/4zzz/2026-04-26-16-00.mp3 <![CDATA[26th of April]]> Creating Modern Great black music, The Ark - Trinidadian / Tobago Poet Anthony Joseph collaboration with UK electronic producer Dave Okumu. From Brazil - one of the most influential figures in Brazilian music, four-time Latin Grammy winner Drummer, percussionist and producer Pupillo, the highly acclaimed trio Criolo, Amaro Freitas & Dino D’Santiago celebrating the ancestral roots of the Portuguese language. Flutist and prolific composer Naïssam Jalal, born in a Parisian suburb of Syrian background with her latest Landscapes of Eternity and much more.

  • Songs played
  • Native Soul - Ambassador feat Ubuntu Brothers
  • Afro Down-tempo - Don't Talk
  • Anthony Joseph - The Ark
  • Jembaa Groove - No Pain, No Gain feat Azekal
  • Natacha Atlas & Samy Bishai - Unchanging Game
  • Captain Yossarian - Zombie in Dub
  • Pupillo - Forró No Asfalto feat. Agnes Nunes
  • Pupillo - Navegando os Novos Tempos feat. Carminho & Adrian Younge
  • Pupillo - Fervendo o Chão, com Amaro feat. Amaro Freitas
  • Criolo, Amaro Freitas & Dino d’Santiago – - . E Se Livros Fossem Líquidos_ (Poeta Fora da Lei Pt II)
  • Criolo, Amaro Freitas & Dino d’Santiago - Ela é Foda
  • Naissan Jalal - Tears in Delhi's Fog
  • Sotomayor - Me dejor Llevar(YoSoyMatt Remix)
  • Barzo - Talamanca feat NATURE
  • Montoya - Oddu
  • Maajo Soundsystem - Kulikaalak (Exhaling Mountain Mix)
  • Gregorio Quiros - Karallanta feat Ana Richard
  • The Klezmatics - Crimean Freylekhs
  • Anthony Joseph - The African Origines of UFO's
  • Jorge Drexler - Toco Madera
  • Naissan Jalal - In the Ricefields at Dawn
]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/world-beat/2026-04-26 16:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/4zzz/2026-04-19-16-00.mp3 <![CDATA[19th of April]]> Garry filling in for Rick. Featuring the new album from Italian group Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino, Il Mito. New music from Fatoumata Diawara (Ivory Coast), Plena Libre (Puerto Rico), Otyken (Siberia) and Estudiantina of Melbourne (Melbourne). Something from the new Songlines magazine compilation for May 2026 (#217), and paying tribute to Moya Brennan from Clannad and Asha Bhosle who both died this week.

  • Songs played
  • CANZONIERE GRECANICO SALENTINO - A Mmera A Lecce
  • TEHRANI DROM & PARISA KARIMI MOLAN - Sizeh Salam Getirmishem
  • COCHANA, LOS SARA FONTAN & TARTA RELENA - La Charmantina
  • PLENA LIBRE - Hasta Que Amaznezca feat. Milly Queza
  • YILIAN CANIZARES - Vitamina Y
  • LEO MIDDEA - Verano
  • OTYKEN - Tundra
  • TANYA TAGAQ - Imiq
  • GO_A - Zhalmenina (Nazar & Qobzar remix)
  • ESTUDIANTINA OF MELBOURNE - Kiriokostaki
  • STELIOS PETRAKIS - Agrilos
  • LA NINA - Figlia d' 'a Tempesta
  • CANZONIERE GRECANICO SALENTINO - Pizzica di Cosmino
  • CLANNAD - Theme From Harry's Game
  • MOYA BRENNAN & CORMAC DE BARRA - Aililiu na Gamhna
  • ASHA BHOSLE - Kitne Bhi Tu Sitam
  • FATOUMATA DIAWARA - Fala
  • FATOUMATA DIAWARA - Djanne
  • CHEIK IBRA FAM - Adouna
  • SARAB - Depuis Que Je Suis Ne'e
  • ALTIN GUN - Gel Yanima Gel
  • SOUAD MASSI - Zagate
  • EL COMBO BATANGA - Cocacho Mambo
  • CANZONIERE GRECANICO SALENTINO - Beddhu Stanotte
  • GANGAR - Eg er Liten
  • FUNKAMEL - Chains Of Yesterday
]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/world-beat/2026-04-19 16:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/4zzz/2026-04-12-16-00.mp3 <![CDATA[12th of April]]> With a new album launch @ Mirrorball Ministries this Friday 17th April, my guests this week - Kirsten Baade & Andre Bonetti from Greshka. Other newbies, propelled by kraut rock & psychedelic ritual the eight-piece Swedish outernational collective FAUNA with their debut – Taiga Trans the latest for Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains – Halage and encores from L.Y.R , BCUC, Cheikh Ibra Fam and much more.

  • Songs played
  • Invisible System - Muma Yeh Dub
  • Paulo Almeida - Timor, My Island Home
  • Sai Galaxy - Curralao feat Aishah Espinosa
  • Didge Doo - Falling Up
  • Cheikh Ibra Fam - Oubil Sa Khol
  • Cheikh Ibra Fam - Gondi
  • South Africa Records - Let Me Be (Amapiano)
  • Greshka - Puma Pants
  • Greshka - Spawn More Over Chords
  • Greshka - Techno Babel
  • Greshka - Strayan' Dream
  • Clara Serra Lopez - Por No Sufir
  • Frederic Soulard - La neige sur tan visage feat francois & The Atlas Mountains
  • Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains - Vivre Autrement+++
  • Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains - L'Homme A La Riviere feat Yasmine Hamden
  • FAUNA - Du ska få se
  • FAUNA - Blodröda rubiner
  • Yemanjo - Madre Davina feat Irene Rosalia
  • Mohamed Doumbia - Kono
  • BCUC - Sibitsa Sa Mmino
  • L.Y.R - Pray Silence
]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/world-beat/2026-04-12 16:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/4zzz/2026-04-05-16-00.mp3 <![CDATA[5th of April]]>

This week we focus in on the 3rd album from L.Y.R - UK poet laureate Simon Armitage, and multi-instrumentalist Patrick J. Pearson and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Richard Walters Dark Sky Reservations. Dub from Invisible System, the pseudonym for the UK & Africa producer Dan Harper, Nightmares on Wax Vs Adrian Sherwood, the latest from the 5th trip of another Afro-psychedelic journey into the soul of Soweto BCUC – The Road is Never Easy, the latest El Buho - Edits de la Primavera and more.

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  • Songs played
  • Peter Gabriel - Till Your Mind is Shining (Dark Side Remix)
  • South Africa Records - Let Me Be (Amapiano)
  • KEPA - Stereo Caretaker
  • Jose Gonzalez - Losing Game (Sick)
  • The TWO - Sky ( Mauritius/Switzerland)
  • BCUC - Higher Vibes
  • BCUC - Magwala
  • Pat Bio - Guide us Jah
  • L.Y.R - Dark Sky Reservation
  • L.Y.R - Where Have You Been All My life
  • Invisible System - Fruit Dub
  • Invisible System - Melkom Dub
  • Nightmares on Wax Vs Adrian Sherwood - You Bliss
  • Nightmares on Wax Vs Adrian Sherwood - On The Seven Seas Dub
  • Nickodemus & the Jungle Brothers - Afrokinetic ( Monk One Remix)
  • Cheikh Ibra Fam - Amoul Solo
  • Invisible System - Nati Dub
  • Greshka - Puma Pants
  • L.Y.R - The Goldilocks Zone
  • L.Y.R - French Cursive
  • Toto la Momposina - El Pescador( El Buho Dub edit)
  • Los Askis - Si Te Quiero (El Buho edit)
]]> Sun, 5 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/world-beat/2026-04-05 16:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/4zzz/2026-03-29-16-00.mp3 <![CDATA[29th of March]]> This week, Nuevos Rios the debut merging of Colombia’s Canalón de Timbiquí, led by the unmistakable voice of Nidia Góngora, and the Toulouse based trio Reco Reco. Putumayo presents Global Guitars, the latest releases for Jose Gonzalez and Transglobal Underground, more from Barcelona’s current roots reggae generation The Soul Adventurers and some new folktronica.

  • Songs played
  • Nuevos Rios - Todo en vida
  • Nuevos Rios - La Memoria de Justino
  • Cheikh Ibra Fam - Gnou Mbollo
  • Transglobal Underground - Doin' the Moonshine
  • Transglobal Underground - Darjeeling Train
  • KINACT - Musique du Congo
  • KINACT - La Marche Inevitable
  • Jose Gonzalez - Sheet
  • KĒPA - Calmness & Slowness
  • Mista Savona & Havana Meets Kingston - Kingston Nights
  • Joss Jaffe & Jim 'Kimo' West - Banana Flavoured Honey
  • Nova 70 - Sarah's Theme
  • Super Oud - Zala (Mo' Horizons Remix)
  • The Soul Adventurers - Zone Limit
  • The Soul Adventurers - Monday
  • Jose Gonzalez - You & We
  • Jose Gonzalez - Perfect Storm
  • Susobrino - Cumbia De La Chikungunya
  • Nuevo Rios - Mi Bombo
  • Nuevo Rios - La Vida es un Baile
  • Bandua - Pena no Peito (C4STRO Remix)
  • Combo Chimbita & Nick Hakim - Perdón Divino
  • Lagartijeando - Majagual
  • Lena C - Clap de Fin
  • Kurup - Veu
]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/world-beat/2026-03-29 16:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/4zzz/2026-03-22-16-00.mp3 <![CDATA[22nd of March]]> With their fifth album Nubiyan Twist - Chasing Shadows fronted by Tom Excell and his London based company of virtuosic players, skilled producers and inspired composers. Legendary Malian balafon & donso n’goni players Neba Solo and Benego Diakité – A Djinn and a Hunter Went Walking. From Canadas’s Atlantic coast and Prince William Island JUNO Award-winners - The East Pointers and their most recent album Schoonertown, encores from Tinariwen, Souad Massi and much more.

  • Songs played
  • The Soul Adventurers - Real Humanity
  • Nubiyan Twist - Rhythm of You ft Eniola & Joe Armon-Jones
  • Natacha Atlas with Samy Bishai - Somoud
  • Peter Gabriel - What Lies Ahead (Bright Side Mix)
  • Serekolo 7 - Naba Ba Papedi
  • Roland Brival - Tan jou mab
  • Dj Rato Piano - El Hipopotamo (Dj Fantome Remix)
  • Nebo Solo & Benego Diakite - Yeredon Bali
  • Nebo Solo & Benego Diakite - Maa Kery
  • The East Pointers - Misty Morning
  • The East Pointers - Undercover
  • The East Pointers - Rafters
  • Goitse - Write Me Down (Ireland)
  • Shye Ben Tzur, Johnny Greenwood & Rajasthani Express - Ranjha
  • Antoine Dougbe & L'Orchestre Poly - Rhythmo de Cotonou - Adin Gban non Chouwe
  • Nubiyan Twist - Message feat Eniola & Mr. Williamz
  • Nubiyan Twist - Body Flows
  • Souad Massi - Congo Connection feat Youssoupha
  • Fauna - Dunans torka
  • Tinariwen - Asstaghfero Allah
  • Yemanjo - Fundamental
  • Chuskupura - Upa Nawi ( El Buho Remix)
  • Clara Serra Lopez - Sola
  • ZÖJ - Desert moteb
]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/world-beat/2026-03-22 16:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/4zzz/2026-03-15-16-00.mp3 <![CDATA[15th of March]]> Hoggar, the latest for perennial Tuareg Desert Blues Tinariwen and Zagate, the ninth studio album for Algerian/French chanteuse Souad Massi. Retro feature – Champetas & Guarapos from Dj Rato Piano, the latest of their Discovery Series Putumayo presents Celtic Voices, a few cuts from the covermount of Songlines #216 April 2026 edition and encores from Dub Colossus, Amsterdam Klezmer Band and much more.

 

  • Songs played
  • Antoine Dougbe & Orchestre Poly - Rhythmo - We Tayt sin Assi Tche
  • Dub Colossus - Do We Have A Right
  • Ludwig Goransson - Magic What We Do (Surreal Montagne)
  • Neba Solo & Benego Diakite - Djine Mogo Tiki
  • Olodum & BaianaSystem - Ginga Olodum
  • Tinariwen - N'ak tenere Iyat
  • Tinariwen - Tad Adounya
  • Dj Rato Piano - El Aroz de Lisa
  • Dj Rato Piano - El Evangelio Chacho
  • Dub Colossus - And the Gods made Dub
  • Invisible System - Women's Love Dub
  • Souad Massi - L'Equation #2
  • Souad Massi - Tiri
  • Zenekar - Dirge and Dance
  • Amsterdam Klezmer Band - Unger Toyrale
  • Tinariwen - Amidinin Nadar Noha
  • Tinariwen - Dounia Tau Ray
  • Shye Ben Tzur, Johnny Greenwood & Rajasthani Express - Ranjhar
  • Mary Beth Carty - Oran Boisdale (Fail i Fail 0) [Cape Breton]
  • Rura with Julis Fowlis - Dh'èirich Mi Moch Madainn Cheòthar
  • Souad Massi - Samt
  • Miles Caton & Sinners movie - I Lied To you
  • L.Y.R - Guernica Jigsaw
  • Anthony Joseph - Blue Susan
]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/world-beat/2026-03-15 16:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/4zzz/2026-03-08-16-00.mp3 <![CDATA[8th of March]]> A Tribute to International Women’s Day – Putumayo’s Café Feminina. Brazil’s Lucas Santtana with his 10th album Brasiliero, a continuing exploration of the popular music of São Tomé and Príncipe, LÉVE LÉVE Vol. 2, reinventing klezmer from its very core the - Grammy Award winners Amsterdam Klezmer Band – Diaspora and more of Dub Colossus – Dub Will Keep Us Together.

  • Songs played
  • Dub colossus - Dub Will Keep us Together
  • Grace Jones - I've seen that face before (Libertango)
  • Nubiyan Twist - Mlonje Voices joined by Zawose Queens
  • Roberto Fonseca - Kachucha ft Ibrahim Maalouf
  • Lucas Santtana - Ver Meu Povo Se Abraçar ft. Chico César
  • Lucas Santtana - Línguas Gerais ft. Oxmo Puccino, Tainara Takua
  • Karima Nayt - Benti (Algeria)
  • Nancy Viera - Sol Di Nha Vida (Cape Verde)
  • Victoria Sur - Si Se Te Olvida el Camino
  • Anaïs Rosso - Les Colombes
  • Dub Colossus - Ebo Dub
  • Miles Caton & Sinners Movie - I Lied to you
  • Gitkin - Night Tripper
  • Amsterdam Klezmer Band - Diaspora Tanz
  • Amsterdam Klezmer Band - Everybody (On the dance floor)
  • Conjunto Equador - Maia da môle
  • Africa Negra - Apoiámos a luta dos nossos irmãos
  • Kay Slice - Kwarme Nkrumah ft Pat Thomas
  • Lucas Santtana - Cuendo Mi Lengua ft. María Lado
  • Lucas Santtana - Battre des ailes ft Piers Faccini
  • Shantel - Rio Mahala (Live at Muffathalle Munich)
  • El Buho & Jaoquin Cornejo - Dubstep Thing
  • El Buho & Jaoquin Cornejo - Dembow Fantasma
]]> Sun, 8 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/world-beat/2026-03-08 16:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/4zzz/2026-03-01-16-00.mp3 <![CDATA[1st of March]]> Our feature - Airileke with news of this celebration of Music, dance & storytelling from the first nation peoples of the ancient & modern Meganesia. Newbies this week include – from Brazil Leo Middea & Naarm/Melbourne Alcides Neto, Cuban/Swiss singer/violinist Yilian Canizares, the second EP of French producer and DJ Léna C – Stimuli, more of Altın Gün – Garip the Turkish psych-groove quintet from Amsterdam and Let Us Clap with Lamisi.

  • Songs played
  • Ukelele Death Squad - Cooee
  • Leo Middea - Fio de Bronze
  • Altın Gün - Suçum Nedir
  • Momoko - No Others
  • Marina Osk with Ragnar Olafsson - Er kolna fer (Iceland)
  • Landinez with Camila Pedroza - Como Quisiera (Colombia)
  • Meganesia with Arileke - Feature : Part A
  • Arileke - Sorong Samarai (feat Twin Tribe)
  • Tarvin Toune - Ori Long
  • Sprigga Mek - Queen By Queen ft Kee'ahn
  • Mereani Masani - Melanesian Queen
  • Meganesia with Arileke - Feature : Part B
  • Kaiit - Lil Mama
  • Arileke - Wanchef
  • Airileke - Sook Sook
  • Arileke - Sorong Samarai (feat Twin Tribe)
  • Léna C. - Clap de Fin
  • Léna C. - Inspiration Zouk
  • Yilian Canizares - Maputo
  • Yilian Canizares - Ah L'Amour
  • Alcides Neto - Camario
  • Leo Middea - Atabaque
  • Leo Middea - Noticias de Puglia
  • Nuevo Rios - Malvada
  • Damily - Tsapatsapao
  • Lamisi - Nisaal
  • Sanam - Goblin
]]> Sun, 1 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/world-beat/2026-03-01 16:00:00/