Vinyl Joblottin' in Montreal (Canada) Ep.1

Welcome to Vinyl Joblottin' a new 'A World in London' radio series.
Listen to episode 1 here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/vinyl-joblottin-ep1-montreal/

Each week on Vinyl Joblottin’ we buy a bundle of vinyl at auction (or find one in a record shop, charity shop, car boot sale, etc). The records are a slice of a collection, giving us a glimpse into a collector’s past. Then we spin each joblot into a theme for you.

This week the theme is Montreal (Canada). Montreal is the second most populated city in Canada. It is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill in the heart of the city. All the records on this programme are in French, the official language of the city.

This episode features records from a joblot of 25 singles that cost £3.20 and includes music by French-Canadian singers Pierret Beauchamp, André De Chavigny and Monique Leyrac. Alban Low is your joblotter for this 20 minute episode.

Tracklist
1 - Je Ne Suis Plus Une Gamine - Pierret Beauchamp
2 - Douliou Douliou Saint-Tropez - Pierret Beauchamp
3 - Brigitte - Sacha Distel
4  Soir D'Hiver - Monique Leyrac
5 - La Chanson Des "Pee Wee's" - André De Chavigny
6 - Le Vent - Georges Brassens
7 - Le Cœur Volcan - Julien Clerc

This radio programme is part of the A World In London Radio Series, more information at http://djritu.squarespace.com/

All Vinyl A to Z of Africa: Islands and autonomous cities (Ep.12)

Join me on a journey across Africa, from Algeria to Zimbabwe, one country, one record at a time.

Episode 12 is here for you to enjoy https://soasradio.org/music/episodes/ep-12-all-vinyl-a-to-z-of-africa-islands-and-autonomous-cities

Take a trip with me to Ceuta, Mayotte, Melilla, Saint Helena, São Tomé and Príncipe, and the Seychelles. This week we track down some of the hard to find vinyl from the smaller territories in Africa. We hear the flamenco influences from the two Spanish autonomous cities on the North Africa coast. Finally, we cast ourselves into the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Guinea, Indian Ocean and the Mozambique Channel to finish the A to Z of Africa series.

Tracklist
1 – Lole Y Manuel – Bulerias De La Luna (Movieplay)
2 – Les Rapaces – Journée Dans Mon Pays (Piros)
3 – Emilio el Moro – Yo Recorro En Bicicleta (Montilla)
4 – Peter Bellamy – St. Helena (Argo)
5 – Gilberto Gil Umbelina – Vôa, Papagaio, Vôa! (Self release)
6 – Despilly Williams – Cançon Déchiré (Decca)

This radio programme is part of the A World In London Radio Series, more information at http://djritu.squarespace.com/

Lockdown here in London has had its challenges and I've been blessed with a fairly carefree life. Although I have missed my nights sketching in the clubs and nightspots of the capital I've used my time to research my first ever radio programme. Every evening I'm been trying to track down vinyl, records and shellac from Africa, and nearly every day a new package is brought by the postman. I've now managed to find a record from each African country and brought these together in twelve 20 minute programmes on SOAS radio.

The Interloper's Guide to Yevlakh (Azerbaijan) Ep.5

From the safety of your own home travel with us to Yevlakh in Azerbaijan. The latest episode of The Interloper's Guide is out today https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/the-interlopers-guide-to-yevlakh-azerbaijan-ep5/ with Harvey Wells, Kevin Acott and Alban Low. 20 minutes of music and spoken vignettes. In Episode 5 they visit Yevlakh  (population 60,000). This programme is part of the 'A World in London' radio series

Listen here or follow the link - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/the-interlopers-guide-to-yevlakh-azerbaijan-ep5/



Tracklist
1 - Miniatyur No. 6: On Hunting - Rovshan Mamedkuliev
2 - Tutekchi - Coldünya
3 - Coffee from Colombia (feat. Snoop Dogg) - Aygün Kazimova
4 - Melancholia - Zulfiyya Khanbabayeva
5 - Solitude - Vagif Mustafazade
6 - Mugham - Vagif Mustafazade

Tunisia to Zimbabwe (All Vinyl A to Z of Africa) Ep.11

Join me on a journey across Africa, from Algeria to Zimbabwe, one country, one record at a time.

Episode 11 is here for you to enjoy https://soasradio.org/music/episodes/ep-11-tunisia-to-zimbabwe-all-vinyl-a-to-z-of-africa

Take a trip with me to Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia and Zimbabwe. This week we hear music from a girls’ school choir, a mod pop group who moved to Belgium, and finally a fast-paced guitar outfit who were championed by the late great DJ, John Peel.

TRACKLIST:
1 – Soulef – Djari ya Hamouda (La Voix Oranaise)
2 – Bweranyangi Choir – My Soul Wants Something That’s New (MFB Produktion)
3 – Mariem Hassan – Tefla Madlouma (Music Rough Guides)
4  – The Shake Spears – Lucifer (Ronnex Records)
5 – The Shake Spears – The Saint (Ronnex Records)
6 – The Four Brothers – Wapenga Nayo Bonus (Cooking Vinyl)

This radio programme is part of the A World In London Radio Series, more information at http://djritu.squarespace.com/

Lockdown here in London has had its challenges and I've been blessed with a fairly carefree life. Although I have missed my nights sketching in the clubs and nightspots of the capital I've used my time to research my first ever radio programme. Every evening I'm been trying to track down vinyl, records and shellac from Africa, and nearly every day a new package is brought by the postman. I've now managed to find a record from each African country and brought these together in twelve 20 minute programmes on SOAS radio.

South Africa to Togo (All Vinyl A to Z of Africa) Ep.10

Join me on a journey across Africa, from Algeria to Zimbabwe, one country, one record at a time.

Episode 10 is here for you to enjoy https://soasradio.org/music/episodes/ep-10-south-africa-to-togo-all-vinyl-a-to-z-of-africa

Take a trip with me to South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania and Togo. This week we hear a UK dance floor classic from a Soweto born singer, music from a band who are over 100 years old, and songs from a flock of Africa’s feathered musicians.

Tracklist 
1 – Letta Mbulu – Mahlalela  (Mukatsuku Records)
2 – Abdel Aziz El Mubarak – Ahla Eyyoun (Globe Style)
3 – Oiseaux D’Afrique – Heuglin’s Robin (L’Oiseau Musicien)
4 – Ikhwani Safaa Musical Club – Waridi Lisilo Miba (Globe Style)
5 – Bella Bellow – Zelie (Akue)

This radio programme is part of the A World In London Radio Series, more information at http://djritu.squarespace.com/

Lockdown here in London has had its challenges and I've been blessed with a fairly carefree life. Although I have missed my nights sketching in the clubs and nightspots of the capital I've used my time to research my first ever radio programme. Every evening I'm been trying to track down vinyl, records and shellac from Africa, and nearly every day a new package is brought by the postman. I've now managed to find a record from each African country and brought these together in twelve 20 minute programmes on SOAS radio.

The Interloper's Guide to Sennar (Sudan) Ep.4

From the safety of your own home travel with us to Sennar in Sudan. The latest episode of The Interloper's Guide is out today https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/the-interlopers-guide-to-sennar-sudan-ep4/ with Harvey Wells, Kevin Acott and Alban Low. 20 minutes of music and spoken vignettes. In Episode 4 they visit Sennar, a town on the Blue Nile, south of Sudan's capital Khartoum (population 100,000+). This programme is part of the 'A World in London' radio series

Listen here or follow the link - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/the-interlopers-guide-to-sennar-sudan-ep4/


Tracklist
1 - Nile Waves - The Scorpions
2 - Falling Higher - Gaidaa
3 - Sudan - MaMan and Aidyproof
4 - Samha - The Scorpios

Alban talks about my grandfather who worked with the Sudan Defence Force in 1929, and was hit by a canon shot loaded with nails and bed casters. He was a very keen linguist and during his convalescence in the UK studied languages at SOAS. He went on to be the liaison officer and interpreter for King Faisal II of Iraq at George VI's Coronation in 1937.