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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.

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10.05.26

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.

Devon RussellMove on UpMove on Up/Darker Than Blue EP 04:00:00

From an EP of two of the choicest cuts from Devon Russell's LP of Curtis Mayfield cover versions. 

Antoine Dougbe & L'Orchestre Poly - Rhythmo De CotonouMon Non Doto Nagbe LeoAntoine Dougbe & L'Orchestre Poly--Rythmo De Cotonou – 1977-1982 04:04:00

A encore of one of our recent retro features.

Nikolaos Chalkias Muscat Grape Curse You, Foreign Lands 04:13:00

Performances from circa 1930s - 1950s that oscillate between heartbreaking laments and ecstatic celebrations.

Niki Kyriakidou Who knows my love Curse You, Foreign Lands 04:16:15
Conjunto Media LunaKumbia Tequendama feat Amantes de FuturoKumbia Tequendama _ No es Moda EP 04:20:40

This EP has the group joined by rebajada pioneer Amantes del Futuro, a key figure in shaping the futuristic vision of cumbia. 

RizomagicPlutarco (ft. Conjunto Media Luna) Cumbión Planetario 04:25:10

Bogotá based Tropical futurists duo who manipulate pitched-down Cumbia Rebajada

Karsh KaleDustDust 04:33:30
Karsh KaleTabla Beat ScientistDust 04:39:40
HabibiSlyDa Algajola feat Aziz & Said TioulyEP 04:47:35

A debut of Electro and Oriental Disco, a project that invites us on a vibrant musical journey.

LalalarBi Bok AmlamadinEP Bi Bok Amlamadin/??? 04:50:40
Shye Ben Tzur,Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan ExpressShiqwaRanjha 04:57:00

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 

Shye Ben Tzur,Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express Ishq-E-MajnunRanjha 05:02:00
Roger Izeide presents Vita Matata African Fiesta Beguine WillyRoger Izeidi Presents Vita Matata with African Fiesta 1963-1965 05:09:45
Roger Izeide presents Vita Matata African FiestaA.M. DecantinoRoger Izeidi Presents Vita Matata with African Fiesta 1963-1965 05:13:15

A re-issue from the golden age of ITA MATATA Congolese rumba - AFRICAN FIESTA formed in 1963 by singer Tabu Ley Rochereau and the brilliant guitarist 'Dr. Nico' Kasanda who then went their separate ways.

Roger Izeide presents Vita Matata African FiestaVivo AfricaRoger Izeidi Presents Vita Matata with African Fiesta 1963-1965 05:16:00
Music in ExileJutna (Gëm Sa Bop)SingleAUS 05:21:45

Seven Musicians from Australia, Senegal, Burkina Faso, France, the United Kingdom who in 2024, gathered at the Old Carpet Factory recording studio on the island of Hydra, Greece for this collab.

Didje DooLettin' GoAmor Tremendo 05:32:06
Gregorio QuirosSale el sol feat EnramadaHuaynos Floridos 05:34:40

A peek into the boundaries of the Andes. Colombian chonta marimbas, Mexican jaranas, Argentine percussion and bass drums from this Argentine artist, researcher, and educator.

Gregorio QuirosEl Condo PasaHuaynos Floridos

A folk tune that typifies the continent’s musical geography. 

Gregorio QuirosHuaynito de Alfalfa (ft. Danza Perfume) Huaynos Floridos 05:38:30
Delta GoodremEclipseSingleAUS 05:41:00

Australia's 2026 Eurovision entry that's garnished lotsa hype to win.

Nicodemus & Gabriel PozoLa Congo Vieja feat Flaco Navaja and Carlos Sarduy 05:43:30
DumamaRising FallingTowards an Expanse 05:49:45

Dumama with her debut solo album from the South African Berlin-based sonic poet and composer. 

DumamaMama Carries 05:53:30
George Telek & David BridieWaliPutumayo presents Lotus LoungeAUS 05:57:45