Playlist 08.09.2026
DJ NIGEL WOOD
World Music DJ
DJ NIGEL WOOD
Playlist 08.09.2026
Playlists
On last week’s show:
The Red Spirit Singers are indigenous Americans, the Ute people from Utah.
Baba Zula are alternative psych groovers from Istanbul.
Ex-Fela sideman, Dele Sosimi gets a remix from London producer brekkyt.
The new generation Orchestra Baobab deliver the new album.
Minyo Crusaders are jazzy Japanese grooves on Blue Note.
Alune Wade, Senegalese bassist, charts the connections between West Africa, the Caribbean and the States.
Anthony Joseph narrates his afro-futurist vision in poetry and rhythm.
Meryem Koufi & Mehdi Haddab tackle the ancient “nouba” of the Algiers school.
The Candomblé collection includes field recordings from Salvador as well as contemporary works.
The Hamira Brothers, from New Delhi, sing in the Rajasthani folk tradition.
Sherwin Yang brings a new version of Taiwanese operatic music.
Leenalchi are a 7-piece from Korea whose sound derives from “pansori” musical storytelling.
Cajun Dead draws on Acadian and Appalachian folk and West African griot testimony.
Rising Appalachia are multi-instrumentalist sisters, uniting art and activism.
Maisy Owen is a Nashville folk artist covering a Townes van Zandt song.
HMOT is an artist and sound researcher from Eastern Siberia.
Bhajan Bhoy is Ajay Saggar, UK-based musical artist with an ambient direction.
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Here is the playlist for "Ear to the globe" broadcast on Tuesday September 8th. The programme goes out every Tuesday at 10pm to midnight on 103.2FM and is available live at www.dublincityfm.ie and thereafter on Mixcloud
1. Red Spirit Singers: “Bear dance”
2. Red Spirit Singers: “Veteran’s song”. Both from “Land Of The Sun - Ute Nation Utah” (Toy Gun Murder Records 2026).
3. Baba Zula: “Kutsal zeytin halayı”. Single from the forthcoming album “XXX” (Glitterbeat).
4. Dele Sosimi: “You no fit touch am - brekkyt remix” (Wah Wah 45 2026).
5. Orchestra Baobab: “Sibo odia”. From the forthcoming album “Made In Senegal” (Strut).
6. Minyo Crusaders: “Shimotsui bushi”. From “From Japan With Love” (Blue Note 2026).
7. Alune Wade feat. Mamani Keita, Sunni Paterson: “Damonzon”. From “Family Affair” (Crescendo Sunu Production 2026).
8. Anthony Joseph: “James”. From “The Ark” (Heavenly Sweetness 2026).
9. Meryem Koufi & Mehdi Haddab: “Istikbar kouitra zidane”.
10. Meryem Koufi & Mehdi Haddab: “Tahya bikoum Part II”. Both from “Nuba Nova Vol. 2” (Buda Musique 2026).
11. Ile Axe Opo Aganju: “Aluja para Xango”.
12. DJ Anderson do Paraiso: “Festa lansa”. Both from the compilation “Candomblé - Sacred Rhythms in Brazil” (Flee 2026).
13. The Hamira Brothers: “Rail gadi”. From “Rang Mahal” (Aural Grooves/Madison Music Review 2026).
14. Sherwin Yang: “Satire of disguise”. From “New Panorama of Taiwanese Opera” (Sherwin Yang 2026).
15. Leenalchi: “Tiger is coming”. From the forthcoming album “Sugungga” (Luaka Bop).
16. Cajun Dead et le Talkin’ Stick: “You can never step in the same river twice”. From “Volume 1: Inheritance & The Talkin’ Stick” (Cajun Dead et le Talkin’ Stick 2026).
17. Rising Appalachia: “Battering ram”.
18. Rising Appalachia: “Million colours”. Both from the forthcoming album “Trade My Troubles” (Rising Appalachia).
19. Maisy Owen: “Fare thee well” (Single on Tompkins Square 2026).
20. HMOT: “Blood seeps into the soil”. From the forthcoming album “Here In The Future, Waiting For You” (Hive Mind).
21. Bhajan Bhoy: “Buddha Bargeld”. From the forthcoming album “Electrisol” (Cardinal Fuzz).
Thanks for listening.
*Recommendations below!
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Current Album Recommendations (in no particular order):
1. Mexican Institute of Sound & Meridian Brothers: “Ruido Tovar” (Ansonia).
2. V.A: “Nigeria 80 - Afrobeat, Highlife, Juju, Soul, Boogie, Reggae” (Strut).
3. V.A: “Candomblé - Sacred Rhythms in Brazil” (Flee).
4. Fatoumata Diawara: “Massa” (No Format).
5. Officina Zoè: “Mari e Marenne” (Linfa).
6. Minyo Crusaders: “From Japan With Love” (Mais Um).
7. Seu Jorge: “The Other Side” (Amor in Sound).
8. Orquesta Akokan: “América!” (Daptone).
9. Anthony Joseph: “The Ark” (Heavenly Sweetness).
10. Arun Sood & Angeline Morrison: “Donn/Dubh” (Real World).
Sound Tracks of the Week:
1. Dele Sosimi: “You no fit touch am - brekkyt remix” (Wah Wah 45).
2. Minyo Crusaders: “Shimotsui bushi”. From “From Japan With Love” (Mais Um).
3. Anthony Joseph: “James”. From “The Ark” (Heavenly Sweetness).
4. Baba Zula: “Kutsal zeytin halayı”. From “XXX” (Glitterbeat).
5. Rising Appalachia: “Battering ram”. From “Trade My Troubles”
