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Africa Is a Country Radio, the audio accompaniment to the website of the same name, is a monthly deep dive into the music and cultural politics of the African continent and beyond. Hosted by Sierra Leonean-American music producer, DJ, writer, and cultural activist Chief Boima, who is also the managing editor of Africa Is a Country, co-founder of Kondi Band and the founder of the INTL BLK record label. The show features a mix of music and interviews with musicians, historians, journalists, and more. The theme for this season’s Africa Is a Country Radio is port cities. In previous episodes Boima explored the idea of the Black Atlantic and the Black Indian Ocean, and now they visit a city with a unique history that sits at a nexus between those two worlds, Cape Town, South Africa. We listen to the city’s beginnings as a refueling station for the Dutch East India company in the 17th century, through the colonial and apartheid regimes, and up to its role as a 21st century cultural hub. This month, he is joined by the founder and Editor of Africa is a Country, who is on the faculty of The New School and a Shuttleworth Fellow, Sean Jacobs, editorial board member of Africa is a Country, Dylan Valley who is also a filmmaker and Valmont Layne, a Fellow of the Center for Humanities Research at the University of Western Cape appears courtesy of the To The Best of Our Knowledge podcast.

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A monthly two-hour show live from the home of Japanese DJ and producer duo Nagi and Kei, AKA Dazzle Drums. Their renowned residency Block Party has been running in Tokyo for more than 10 years. Each month, they present a selection of house, Afro, soul and electronic sounds from all around the world. This month, they deliver a live show centred on energetic dance music with a Block Party feeling!

DJ, radio host and curator Tereza is live from Berlin for a two hour show. Join her for a tour across the musical spectrum, from disco and house, via broken beat and UK classics to soulful footwork and everything in between.  At first glance Tereza’s guests of this month’s episode don’t have much in common. There is OCB aka Driss Bennis, producer and label boss of casa voyager, who explores all kinds of different genres within the electronic music world as long as it’s bass heavy; and there is legendary selector Jannis Stürtz aka Habibi Funk who is best known for his own reissue label of the same name which focuses on “organic sounds they like” from North Africa and the Middle East including Sudanese jazz, Algerian soundtrack music, Tunisian disco or Arabic funk. The linking element or more precisely the linking place is Casablanca. Driss Bennis’ label casa voyager is based here and also the journey of Habibi Funk started in Casablanca a few years ago when he found an old stack of records behind broken TVs in a shop that looked like it was recycling old electronic goods. Tune in for this two hour journey full of new exciting music and watch Tereza build that bridge from OCB’s top 3 songs that inspire his own work to Habibi Funk’s favourite last song in a set.

We continue our weekly shows from the heart of Los Angeles. Artform Radio is a storefront radio excursion, a diverse journey into forward thinking music, culture and ideas and a series of live broadcasts that will take place every Thursday from 12 PM to 8 PM (PST) / 8 PM to 4 AM (GMT), coming to you from The Artform Studio in Los Angeles via Worldwide FM. Curating a “Movement of Sound”, LA native, Jeli Daniel, founder of Red Light Vinyl, “RLV”Began as a local start up collective of female selectors, originally spinning 33 and 45 vinyl records. Supporting and working with upcoming local establishments, music events, venues, festivals, and currently live streaming sets. Tune in for an hour long set from Jéli.

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Tune in for an hour of odd rhythms and organic dance, from leftfield to electronica, plus some rarities! Paula Tape is a Milan based Chilean artist known for mixes that showcase her roots and eclectic style, blended with Italo disco and experimental sounds. Her latest release Agua Congas out on SOBO (Sounds Of Beaubien Ouest, a dance music imprint from Montreal) represents her interest in percussive sounds and rhythmic patterns.

We continue our weekly shows from the heart of Los Angeles. Artform Radio is a storefront radio excursion, a diverse journey into forward thinking music, culture and ideas and a series of live broadcasts that will take place every Thursday from 12 PM to 8 PM (PST) / 8 PM to 4 AM (GMT), coming to you from The Artform Studio in Los Angeles via Worldwide FM. Asya Shein, founder and publisher of FUSICOLOGY, The Source for Progressive Events, Music & Culture since 2003 aggregating event listings in 20+ North American cities along with exclusive content and music that define the Soul Diaspora. She has the decks for the next hour of Artform Radio x Worldwide FM.

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Tune in for a special takeover from the Sounds Familiar team. This month’s show is hosted and curated by the house music legend Lee Collins. Whether it’s through his own productions or when he puts records on the turntables, the foundation of house music and club culture, lives on through Lee Collins.

We continue our weekly shows from the heart of Los Angeles. Artform Radio is a storefront radio excursion, a diverse journey into forward thinking music, culture and ideas and a series of live broadcasts that will take place every Thursday from 12 PM to 8 PM (PST) / 8 PM to 4 AM (GMT), coming to you from The Artform Studio in Los Angeles via Worldwide FM. Radio show host, broadcaster and DJ Michael Barnes presents you two hour show. Tune in!

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We continue our weekly shows from the heart of Los Angeles. Artform Radio is a storefront radio excursion, a diverse journey into forward thinking music, culture and ideas and a series of live broadcasts that will take place every Thursday from 12 PM to 8 PM (PST) / 8 PM to 4 AM (GMT), coming to you from The Artform Studio in Los Angeles via Worldwide FM. Stephen Brower has worked in the music industry for over two decades. In that time, he has worked in A&R and marketing for the iconic Vanguard and Sugar Hill Records labels, and also founded the Easy Sound Recording Company indie rock label. Brower currently works in Artist Relations for Amazon Music. Tune in for an hour long set from him.

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Tune in for the perfect Friday evening show from Bristol-based DJ and producer Manami. She shares her selection of recent finds and unreleased music from emerging artists, traversing through an eclectic mix of ambient and downtempo idm to grooving house and leftfield techno.

Global Roots Radio, presents a special series of morning shows. Tune in to Global Oats Breakfast show to hear experimental, underground music from across all corners of the globe; with independent music and culture at the core.

The Emerald Tablet is a monthly show from London DJ Leanne Wright. Celebrating rootikal reverberations in electronic music from hip hop to house, jungle, techno and beyond, and with a nod to the foundations – jazz and R&B. Leanne is free styling the two hours of this month’s show which includes a tribute to Mark Ernestus and Moritz von Oswald and 25 years of Rhythm & Sound.

Tune in for Flavours of the East on Worldwide FM presented by Krunk Kulture, a record label based in India. The show aims to showcase the most exciting electronic music coming out of India and the subcontinent. Krunk Kulture is part of Krunk, one of India’s oldest running events and artist management agencies pushing electronic and live music in India since 2009. This episode is hosted by MALFNKTION – Aditya Alamuru – one of India’s leading electronic beat makers from Bangalore. Sampling Indian films and musical instruments around an alternative Hip Hop framework has allowed Malfnktion to appeal to a growing audience in India and abroad. In this two hour mix, Malfnktion curates recent releases by up and coming Indian producers and explores the sounds of South Asian electronic music, giving the listener a hypodermic immersion into contemporary beat culture and later breezing through notable records from around the world that usher the sounds of a new and exciting decade of dance music.

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Tune in for DJ, poet and Run Dem Crew founder Charlie Dark  presents his weekly show Peace, Positivity and Blessings on Worldwide FM. Outernational international selections courtesy of Charlie Dark with another journey through positivity and sound. Fast becoming a regular Friday ritual for those in need of a kick start for the weekend ahead.

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We continue our weekly shows from the heart of Los Angeles. Artform Radio is a storefront radio excursion, a diverse journey into forward thinking music, culture and ideas and a series of live broadcasts that will take place every Thursday from 12 PM to 8 PM (PST) / 8 PM to 4 AM (GMT), coming to you from The Artform Studio in Los Angeles via Worldwide FM. Francesca Harding is a music supervisor / coordinator for Film and TV and a former host and producer on Los Angeles’ 90.7FM KPFK for Soundwaves Radio. Tune in for an hour long mix!

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We continue our weekly shows from the heart of Los Angeles. Artform Radio is a storefront radio excursion, a diverse journey into forward thinking music, culture and ideas and a series of live broadcasts that will take place every Thursday from 12 PM to 8 PM (PST) / 8 PM to 4 AM (GMT), coming to you from The Artform Studio in Los Angeles via Worldwide FM. Tune in for a set from Endo!

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We continue our weekly shows from the heart of Los Angeles. Artform Radio is a storefront radio excursion, a diverse journey into forward thinking music, culture and ideas and a series of live broadcasts that will take place every Thursday from 12 PM to 8 PM (PST) / 8 PM to 4 AM (GMT), coming to you from The Artform Studio in Los Angeles via Worldwide FM. For the next hour we have Bardo Martinez taking over.

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Tune in for Hour of Light with Ahu, Istanbul-based cult singer, DJ and songwriter. On this month’s show, Ahu starts the day with a lo-fi hip-hop mix followed by a Wild Bunch special, including all trip hop legends.

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Tune in as Gilles Peterson presents a special show focusing on a selection made for Rockstar Games’ GTA V, broadcast in partnership with Beatport.

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Global Roots Radio, presents a special series of morning shows. Tune in to Global Oats Breakfast show to hear experimental, underground music from across all corners of the globe; with independent music and culture at the core.

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Tune in for WW Paris with Anders as he presents his eclectic vision of music, focusing on roots classics and forward-thinking musicians from soul to beat music, from jazz to disco with everything in between.

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On The Corner Records boss Pete Buckenham with two hours of spiritual sounds and cosmic vibes.

Tune in for a two hour show from London-based cumbia band Los Bitchos, fronted by multi-instrumentalist Serra Petale, Agustina Ruiz, Josefine Jonnson and Nic Crawshaw. In the absence of being able to tour the world this year, Los Bitchos are hiring a virtual van and hitting the ‘road’ – everyone is invited! Each month they will be exploring a new part of the world, inviting recommendations for new music. Tune in for stories of music they have discovered, shows they have seen and important history we should be learning about. On this trip to India, they are joined by Mera Bhai.

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We continue our weekly shows from the heart of Los Angeles. Artform Radio is a storefront radio excursion, a diverse journey into forward thinking music, culture and ideas and a series of live broadcasts that will take place every Thursday from 12 PM to 8 PM (PST) / 8 PM to 4 AM (GMT), coming to you from The Artform Studio in Los Angeles via Worldwide FM. Tune in for an hour long show from DJ and unconventional hip-hop producer Adrian Younge.

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Two hour show focusing on the vibrant, but often unsung, Glasgow music scene. DJ, record collector and composer Rebecca Vasmant hosts guests who play an influential part in developing the sonic identity of this Scottish city. Together they detail the intricacies of the Glaswegian jazz scene, play some records and portray their vision of the city they call home. This month, the show focuses on music from Glasgow and Scottish based artists, since so much amazing music has been made since lockdown, it is a real pleasure to listen to and share to give a bit of hope and happiness while we are still in lockdown here in the UK.

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Sit back as club culture connoisseur Ralph Moore interviews key electronic music figures, exploring their passions outside the studio. Every episode aims to unearth insightful, conversational gems with an emphasis on digging into the guest’s left-of-centre interests. All this with time to spare for delving into Ralph’s vast musical vault, amassed throughout his 20 year career in dance music. Expect guest-mixes from distinguished DJs, with forgotten house and techno classics sprinkled in for good measure. On this month’s show, Ralph is joined by the legendary Nile Rodgers for a chat.

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In addition to his monthly show, Open Air Sessions, Louie Vega presents his Lockdown Sessions on Worldwide FM. On Wednesdays he focuses on his collaboration-focused club night, Expansions NYC – bringing you the best music from the big apple! Lockdown, lock in and join the dance.

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Show from dance music icon Carl Craig, sending a sonic love letter to his native Detroit. With features, tributes and music, Carl shows the eclectic edge to his repertoire with jazz, funk, experimental and beyond. Every day over the course of Black History Month, Carl Craig selects records by Black artists as part of Dia’s playlist series. Visit Dia’s Instagram for a live conversation between Carl and a guest every Thursday at 5 pm EST in February. Craig’s sound installation, Party/After-Party (2020), is now on view at Dia Beacon.

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Tune in for Pesona with Merdi. Jakarta-based record collector and DJ; Merdi got himself inspired by dance music culture in the early 2000s. His journey began with an obsession in finding long lost music through record collecting. Along the way he started “Hit Machine”; a party that is known for its mix of musical styles, which include disco, italo-disco, loft classics, balearic, afrobeat, cosmic and new wave; genres that he still plays on his set until now. Since 2008, Merdi had the privilege to play with some of his favourite DJs such as Prins Thomas, Todd Terje, 5ive (Cos/Mes) and Thomas Bullock (Rub N Tug). Currently he is structuring Diskoria, a music platform that features classic Indonesian disco music.

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Global Roots Radio, presents a special series of morning shows. Tune in to Global Oats Breakfast show to hear experimental, underground music from across all corners of the globe; with independent music and culture at the core.

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