Playlist 11.08.2026
DJ NIGEL WOOD
World Music DJ
DJ NIGEL WOOD
Playlist 11.08.2026
Playlists
On last week’s show:
From Japan to West Africa, and from Malawi to Brazil and Colombia. Throat singers from Mongolia and Finland, English fiddle and French folk. The voice of Sheila Chandra, Palestinian flute, ambient electronica and more…
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Here is the playlist for "Ear to the globe" broadcast on Tuesday August 11th. 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. Minyo Crusaders: “Hokkai bon uta”.
2. Minyo Crusaders: “Shigesa bushi”. Both from “From Japan With Love” (Mais Um 2026).
3. Berima Amo: “Okodie”. From “Rhythms Of Love” (ARC Music 2026).
4. UFO Collective: “Fela’s spirit (Blackman horns mix)”.
5. Conjunto Media Luna feat. Turbo Sonidero: “Kumbia dos pasitos”. Both from the compilation “Global Riddims present: Beyond The Algorithm” (NYP Music 2026).
6. Frederico7: “Filhos de xango”. From “Brasileirou” (Lion’s Lair Records 2026).
7. Ben Mankhamba: “Anajere”.
8. Giddes Chalamanda: “Liny ho”. Both from “Sounds of Malawi Vol. 1” (Hen House Studios 2026).
9. Jembaa Groove feat. The Cavemen: “Obi”. From the EP “Be A Lover” (Agogo 2026).
10. Nana Osei Twum Barima: “Odo”. From “Journey To The Unknown” (Zephyrus 2026).
11. Habib Koite & Sura Susso: “Londi’. Single from the forthcoming album “Londi” (African Night Fever).
12. Tengerton: “Jamsai oryo”. From “Ilch” (Buda Musique 2026).
13. Antti Paalanen: “Ikivanha”. From “Haitarimarinadi” (Rockadillo 2026).
14. Juju Marinero: “Veres az eg”. From “Vernhes Rengeteg” (Juju Marinero 2026).
15. Laura Cannell: “Dagian duske”. From “Live at Cafe Oto” (Brawl Records 2026).
16. Aàgut: “Nam traversat nau lanas”. From “Trama” (Aàgut 2026).
17. Sheila Chandra: “Ever so lonely - Eyes - Ocean”. From the forthcoming album “Echo” (Real World).
18. Faris Ishaq: “Ard”.
19. Faris Ishaq: “Incense trail”. Both from “Jasad” (Faris Ishaq 2026).
20. HUG (Gyan Riley, Devendra Banhart, Noah Georgeson): “Cow with half-moon parasol” (from forthcoming album on Luaka Bop).
21. Bob Holroyd & Simon Painter: “All over again”.
22. Bob Holroyd & Simon Painter: “Close up and far away”. From the EP “Close Up And Far Away” (Real World X 2026).
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. Gergana Dimitrova & Lisa Gerrard: “Sun And Moon” (Besant Hall).
3. BCUC: ‘The Road Is Never Easy” (Outhere).
4. Fatoumata Diawara: “Massa” (No Format).
5. Shye Ben Tzur & Jonny Greenwood: “Ranjha” (World Circuit).
6. Les Mamans du Congo: “Wa Sangi” (Jarring Effects).
7. Seu Jorge: “The Other Side” (Amor in Sound).
8. Tamikrest: “Assikel” (Glitterbeat).
9. Nana Osei Twum Barima; “Journey To The unknown” (Zephyrus).
10. 3’Ain: “Unland” (Choux de Bruxelles).
Sound Tracks of the Week:
1. Toto La Momposina: “El Pescador”. From “Tambolero” (Real World).
2. Premi Johal/Kuljit Bhamra: “Pyar vadhao”. From the collection “Kuljit Bhamra: Desi - The Soul of Punjab” (ARC Music).
3. Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express: “Ranjha”. From “Ranjha” (World Circuit).
4. Hannah Peel & Beibei Wang: “Mantis vs Horse”. From “The Endless Dance” (Real World).
5. 3’Ain: “Nachtschade”. From “Unland” (Choux de Bruxelles).
