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Island rhythms and Nordic notes

Lopa Kothari handpicks fresh releases from across the world of folk and roots-based music, with sounds from São Tomé and Príncipe, Trinidad and Scandinavia.

Lopa Kothari handpicks fresh releases from across the world of folk and roots-based music. We hear a track bursting with energy from a new compilation exploring the vintage sounds of São Tomé and Príncipe, alongside another highlighting the revolutionary spirit of musicians in 1970s Trinidad. Plus, a more sombre yet no less invigorating collaboration between Finnish accordionist Johanna Juhola and Swedish fiddle player Lena Jonsson, taken from an album celebrating 200 releases by independent label Nordic Notes.

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Music Played

  • IREKE & Nayel Hóxò

    Abanije

    • Ayô Dele.
    • Underdog Records.

  • Altın Gün

    Niğde Bağları

    • Garip.

  • Kareyce Fotso

    Gue Wô

    • Gwa.
    • Contre Jour.

  • Pigeon

    Horse With a Blind

    • OUTTANATIONAL.

  • Sensational Roots

    Calypso Zest

    • Kaiso Power: Sound Revolution in Trinidad.
    • Soundway.

  • Lena Jonsson & Johanna Juhola

    Polska efter Johan Erik Taklax

    • VA Nordic Notes #200.

  • Suistamon Sähkö

    Äiti Tuu Ikkunaan

    • Lunta Tupaan.

  • LEENALCHI

    Here Comes That Crow

    • Here Comes That Crow.

  • Aida Nosrat

    Kojâyie

    • Common Routes.
    • Accords Croisés.

  • Seu Jorge

    Quando Chego (feat. Marisa Monte)

    • The Other Side.
    • Amor In Sound.

  • Pelé & Elis Regina

    Perdão, Não Tem

    • Tabelinha.
    • Philips.

  • The Kasambwe Brothers

    Getu / Gertrude

    • The Kasambwe Brothers.

  • Sangazuza

    Mario bi Cedo

    • LÉVE LÉVE Vol. 2: Sao Tomé & Principe Sounds 70s-80s.
    • Les Disques Bongo Joe.

  • Sofía Viola & La Muchacha

    Ojos de aceituna

    • Sofía Viola Y La Muchacha Vol.

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