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Nao in conversation
Gilles uncovers new gems and invites singer-songwriter Nao in the studio.
24 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Songs for late October and remembering Dónal Lunny
The best folk and acoustic music, including Irish legend Dónal Lunny.
28 Oct 2026,·57 mins
Ghostly sounds for after-hours
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a Halloween-inspired playlist for late-night listening.
29 Oct 2026,·90 mins
with Hawa
Hawa spins you foot-tapping mixes from the All Day Certified Party.
30 Oct 2026,·45 mins
Folk After Dark
An atmospheric playlist of eerie ballads, ghostly tales and ancient traditions.
29 Oct 2026,·115 mins
Mahesh Bhatt
Asian Network Celebrates the legendary Mahesh Bhatt with Gagan Grewal!
28 Oct 2026,·60 mins
James Acaster’s mixtape
Another chance to hear stand-up comedian and record producer James Acaster's 2023 mixtape.
30 Oct 2026,·89 mins
The AfroSounds Mix
Kabza De Small, Tyler ICU, Fave, Asake, Davido, Runtown and more in the mix.
28 Oct 2026,·30 mins
The Rave Mix
Rave Classics
As the end of Black History Month approaches, 30 minutes of pure rave classics.
30 Oct 2026,·30 mins
Nonstop bangers with Kizzi
Kizzi's got 30 minutes of bangers from Malkit Singh, Shinda Kahlon, Baalti and more!
Hajda Banda in session
Lopa Kothari presents the best in folk and roots-based music from around the world.
24 Oct 2026,·59 mins
GWEN : UMA
Wrth ryddhau ei halbym solo cyntaf, Gwenllian Anthony sy'n trafod rhyddid creadigol newydd
27 Oct 2026,·118 mins
1Xtra Legacy: Celebrating Fally Ipupa's historic London 02 Arena Show
Eddie Kadi celebrates Fally Ipupa's historic O2 Arena show. @1Xtra on social
25 Oct 2026,·60 mins
Yung Raja speaks to Pritt, plus all the latest Tamil and South Indian tracks!
Asian Network's Tamil and South Indian show with Pritt.
25 Oct 2026,·120 mins
13/10/2026
Jennifer Wrigley chats to local musicians about their life in music.
13 Oct 2026,·60 mins
19/10/2026
Gary Peterson and Lewie Peterson play folk music from around the globe.
19 Oct 2026,·60 mins
Highlights
Lucy Duran looks back over 13 years of the programme.
22 Sep 2013,·60 mins
Indigenous Voices of the Americas
Betto Arcos reports from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC
21 Oct 2024,·15 mins
MC Caro
Rapper MC Caro says she has devoted her new EP to tackling Liberia’s identity crisis.
24 Oct 2026,·26 mins
Sreath 1, Eapasod 10
Màiri Anna NicUalraig a' cur na prosbaig air sàr-ghuthan de gach seòrsa.
30 Jul 2026,·57 mins
2. A Rich Musical Heritage
Music as defiance in Soweto, South Africa - since transition to democracy.
22 Nov 2016,·30 mins
Pakistan
Farah Karim presents new musical talent from Pakistan, ranging from rap to qawwali.
20 Apr 2019,·53 mins
Reem Kelani explores the role of music in the Egyptian revolution of early 2011.
18 Jan 2012,·28 mins
Reflections on the launch and impact of Europe’s first black music station in 1981.
03 Feb 2023,·9 mins
Meet the modern musicians adapting traditional West African music.
05 Jun 2012,·30 mins
Cities
Andy Kershaw and Lucy Duran explore music of three African cities.
03 Mar 2011,·60 mins
The story of Poland's Syrena Records, a label that defined a nation.
12 Jan 2016,·30 mins
A revolution in music, politics and attitude - how Tropicalia exploded in Brazil.
09 Feb 2016,·30 mins
Navid Akhtar examines the legacy of the influential Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
21 Aug 2007,·30 mins
Peruvian-born chef Martin Morales explores the link between food and music in the Andes.
16 Oct 2017,·30 mins
