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DJ Spinna in conversation and a tribute to Sonny Rollins
Gilles plays new tunes and celebrates the genius of the late Sonny Rollins.
30 May 2026,·180 mins
Nocturnal music to bewitch the senses
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
01 Jun 2026,·89 mins
with Nikita Kanda
Your daily mix of Bollywood, Bhangra, UK garage, R&B, hip-hop and more with Nikita Kanda.
01 Jun 2026,·60 mins
Miles Davis 100: Laura Jurd and Anthony Joseph in session
Verity Sharp shares a collaboration celebrating the legacy of jazz icon Miles Davis.
29 May 2026,·89 mins
Julie Fowlis and Fisherman's Friends
Anna Massie with the very best of folk and roots music from Scotland and beyond.
28 May 2026,·115 mins
Rajesh Roshan
Join Gagan Grewal as he celebrates the iconic Bollywood music of composer Rajesh Roshan!
31 May 2026,·60 mins
Colombian marimba live with Nidia Góngora
Kathryn Tickell selects the best global roots music from across the world.
30 May 2026,·59 mins
Kizzi soundtracking your house party
Wherever you are, Kizzi has the perfect blend of tunes to get you on that dancefloor.
27 May 2026,·30 mins
Last Chart In May
Eddie Kadi counts down The Official UK Afrobeats Chart with special guest Jeleel.
The Rave Mix
Clipz
Jeremiah brings you the hottest names in Black dance music for a 30-minute mix.
29 May 2026,·30 mins
The AfroSounds Mix
DJ Edu mixes up Afrobeats. @1Xtra on social
New Music Half Hour & Interview with Artist Dhee
Asian Network's Tamil and South Indian show with Pritt packed with fresh music & bangers!
31 May 2026,·120 mins
Katie Hall - Chroma
Katie Hall sy'n gwmni i Georgia yn dewis traciau a thrafod ei dylanwadau.
26 May 2026,·118 mins
Sreath 1, Eapasod 1
Màiri Anna NicUalraig a' cur na prosbaig air sàr-ghuthan de gach seòrsa.
28 May 2026,·57 mins
Cities
Andy Kershaw and Lucy Duran explore music of three African cities.
03 Mar 2011,·60 mins
Highlights
Lucy Duran looks back over 13 years of the programme.
22 Sep 2013,·60 mins
Episode 3
Noah Johnson explores black-originated music in Wales from 2000 to the present day.
06 Oct 2025,·30 mins
Indigenous Voices of the Americas
Betto Arcos reports from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC
21 Oct 2024,·15 mins
Vex Prince
Rwanda's Vex Prince loves performing for audiences in Ivory Coast
30 May 2026,·26 mins
Pakistan
Farah Karim presents new musical talent from Pakistan, ranging from rap to qawwali.
20 Apr 2019,·53 mins
2. A Rich Musical Heritage
Music as defiance in Soweto, South Africa - since transition to democracy.
22 Nov 2016,·30 mins
Meet the modern musicians adapting traditional West African music.
05 Jun 2012,·30 mins
The story of Nigerian musician and political revolutionary, Fela Kuti.
31 May 2011,·30 mins
Navid Akhtar examines the legacy of the influential Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
21 Aug 2007,·30 mins
Reem Kelani explores the role of music in the Egyptian revolution of early 2011.
18 Jan 2012,·28 mins
Rapping out dreamtime stories: a new outlet for Australian Aboriginal youth
12 May 2011,·30 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
Nabihah Iqbal explores the variety of notes and scales used to make music across the globe
30 Aug 2022,·28 mins
Peruvian-born chef Martin Morales explores the link between food and music in the Andes.
16 Oct 2017,·30 mins
