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Radio 3,18 Jun 2026,60 mins

Music from the late great Abdullah Ibrahim

'Round Midnight

Available for 29 days

All this week, pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini has been sharing some of the albums that have influenced him for 4/4. Rounding off his week, Nduduzo selects a legendary pianist covering John Lennon. Also in the programme, Soweto pays tribute to Abdullah Ibrahim, sharing two compositions by the late pioneering South African jazz pianist and composer, who very sadly died on Monday 15th June, aged 91. Music also comes from Moses Yoofee Trio, Emma Smith and Carla Bley. ‘Round Midnight is presented by award-winning saxophonist Soweto Kinch. This weekday late-night show celebrates the thriving UK jazz scene and spotlights the best new music alongside incredible acts from past decades. To listen on most smart speakers, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Round Midnight".

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Moondrawn (Dreaming)
    Moondrawn (Dreaming)
    Emma Rawicz
  3. 2.
    Slippers 15s8d
    Slippers 15s8d
    Deirdre Cartwright Group
  4. 3.
    ZERO
    ZERO
    Moses Yoofee Trio