All Vinyl A to Z of Africa (Season 2 - Ep.6) - Kenya to Madagascar

Welcome to the All Vinyl A to Z of Africa (Season 2) with Natalie and Alban Low. Our aim is to track down a vinyl record from all 60+ African countries, from Algeria to Zimbabwe, and everywhere in between. Each week we feature 5 countries. This week it is Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya and Madagascar, where we track down the 'Nightingale of Libya' and the golden voice of Liberia who was crowned a princess. This programme is part of the A World in London family of radio programmes. Listen to the 1st series on SOAS Radio.

Listen to episode 6 - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/all-vinyl-a-to-z-of-africa-season-2-ep6-kenya-to-madagascar/

Tracklist
1) Bana Luo Succes - Sule
2) The Maseru and Holtse Methodist Choir - Tlong Thaka
3) Princess Fatu Gayflor - E La Lokpeh
4) Khaled Said - Tawali
5) Rossy - Raha Manina Any

Next week we share vinyl records from Madeira, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, and Mauritius.

South Africa and Lesotho - Vinyl Joblottin' ep.20

 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.

Welcome to Vinyl Joblottin'
Listen to episode 20 here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/south-africa-and-lesotho-vinyl-joblottin-ep20/

Earlier this year I made the All Vinyl A to Z of Africa radio programme for SOAS Radio, Radio Nope and A World in London. It was a voyage of discovery, revealing stories about the culture, history, geography and music of the continent. I hope you’ll join me in learning a little more about South Africa and Lesotho, through their music, places and faces. 

Alban Low is your Joblotter. Part of the 'A World in London' radio series. This Joblot of 7 records cost £16.28.

Tracklist
1. Wena - Martha M'Denge
2. Chapita - Dick Khoza
3. Inkonjana - Choeurs Lingo & Zoulou
4. Bokkie - Nico Carstens And His Orchestra
5. Itileni (The Train) - Group Of Young Xhosa Men
6. Sesotho Hymn - The Maseru and Holtse Methodist Choir
7. Akanji Gele Malega - Nyanja Tribe / Chewa Tribe

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