Playing trance-inducing music that has existed for centuries, the Master Musicians invite us to rural Morocco to experience it up close - complete with gods in goat skins.
As the Beeb celebrates its centenary, we take a look at its most memorable music moments, from the birth of grime to the first sightings of Bob Dylan and Bob Marley, plus TOTP goes Madchester and countless classic Peel sessions.
Her instrument was the preserve of men for hundreds of years, but the Gambian musician wasn’t fazed. She explains why she ripped up the rules -- and is now remodelling African education.
At 75 and 80 years old, the much-loved musicians have finally re-formed to pay tribute to their folk-blues heroes. They explain how old records taught them how to play - and how to live.
16 June 1979 While some of the best recent singles have been disco, Robin Denselow argues that it is best heard in a discotheque rather than the home or car.
As a lost album by Allen and Masekela is released, African’s finest drummer remembers the late trumpeter’s brilliant funk -- and the chaotic militancy of his most famous partner.
The master of British folk music has weathered a second divorce and lives in the US where ‘Trump has ramped up bigotry considerably’. At least ex-wife Linda has forgiven him.
She gets called ‘the most courageous artist in Turkey’ and has been questioned by the police about her lyrics. The singing sensation takes us on a tour of Istanbul to explain how political turmoil feeds her work.
Palestinian hip-hop from 47 Soul, dramatic bass music from Soweto newcomers BCUC, the Tunisian electronica of Ammar 808 and Vodou protest music from Moonlight Benjamin.