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  1. The Glasgow Mela 2022

    Ravi Sagoo with highlights from the Glasgow Mela 2022 South Asian Music and Arts Festival.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  2. WOMAD Live 2022

    Live Music from WOMAD 2022

    BBC Radio 3

  3. The Glasgow Mela 2022

    Ravi Sagoo and Harpz Kaur present musical highlights from the 2022 Glasgow Mela.

    BBC Scotland

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    A Little Flat: The Music Our Ears Overlook

    Nabihah Iqbal explores the variety of notes and scales used to make music across the globe

    BBC Radio 4

  5. Triall

    Mary Ann Kennedy on a coast-to-coast music pilgrimage.

    BBC ALBA

  6. Failte gu Alba

    Mischa MacPherson's work with refugees and asylum seekers on various musical projects.

    BBC ALBA

  7. Hiplife Rewind

    The story of Ghana’s influential music genre, through key artists from the scene.

    BBC Three

  8. Amber Sandhu

    Energy, tunes and fun vibes with Amber.

    BBC Asian Network

  9. Journey to the East with Kirill Karabits

    Conductor Kirill Karabits explores the musical heart of eastern Europe and central Asia.

    BBC Radio 3

  10. BBC Introducing Live at Llais Festival, Cardiff

    Bethan Elfyn, Sam MacGregor and Aleighcia Scott host a special night of live music.

    BBC Radio Wales

  11. Legends of Harper

    Colin Harper muses on life with his musical collective, The Legends of Tomorrow.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  12. Asian Network's Global Beats

    Indulge in British Asian beats, Bhangra vibes, Bollywood hits, Pakistani anthems and more!

    BBC Asian Network

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    Ar Ceol 2024 | Scotland in Music

    Megan MacLellan presents highlights from some of Scotland’s top music events in 2024.

    BBC ALBA

  14. Paul Simon: Under African Skies

    Capturing Paul Simon's return to South Africa some years after the release of Graceland.

    BBC Two

  15. Paul Simon: Live in Central Park 1991

    Paul Simon performs in Central Park in August 1991.

    BBC Two

  16. Tiwa Savage Listening Party

    Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage celebrates the launch of her new album ‘This One Is Personal’

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

  17. South Asian Music at the BBC

    Asian Network DJ Bobby Friction shares his love and knowledge of South Asian music.

    BBC Four

  18. Trail West aig Barrowland

    A special concert to celebrate 15 years of Trail West. Recorded at The Barrowlands.

    BBC ALBA

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    Ar Ceol 2025 | Scotland In Music 2025

    Criomagan ciùil à Alba ann an 2025. Music highlights from Scotland in 2025.

    BBC ALBA

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    Ruairidh Gray aig Barrowland

    Ruairidh Gray aig Na Barrowlands. Ruairidh Gray in concert at The Barrowlands.

    BBC ALBA

  21. Trail West is Caraidean aig Barrowland

    Trail West ’s an caraidean aig Na Barrowlands. Trail West and friends at The Barrowlands.

    BBC ALBA

  22. Seirm | Celtic Connections

    Seirm aig Celtic Connections 2026

    BBC ALBA

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  23. Beartas Ghuthan

    Màiri Anna NicUalraig a' cur na prosbaig air sàr-ghuthan de gach seòrsa.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

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  24. Gilles Peterson

    Global beats to join the musical dots.

    BBC Radio 1

  25. Balalaika Born Again

    The new expanding sound world of Russian virtuoso balalaika player, Alexey Arhipovskiy.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  26. Archie Fisher's Travelling Folk

    Folk music from Scotland and beyond

    BBC Radio Scotland

  27. Orkney Folk Music

    Traditional and modern folk from the past and present.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  28. Celtic Zone

    A rich blend of Celtic and traditional music from fresh talents and enduring favourites

    BBC Radio Scotland

  29. Travelling Folk

    BBC Radio Scotland's flagship folk music programme.

    BBC Radio Scotland

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  30. Viva Latino!

    John Armstrong presents a new series on Latin music, from salsa to samba and latin hip hop

    BBC Radio 2

  31. The Singer Behind the Glasses: The Story Of Nana Mouskouri

    Michael Aspel tells the story of the bestselling singer from Greece

    BBC Radio 2

  32. Carla Bruni's Postcards from Paris

    Former First Lady of France and singer-songwriter Carla Bruni tells her musical story.

    BBC Radio 2

  33. Cân y Celt

    Nia Roberts gyda perfformiadau gŵyl Celtfest. Nia Roberts with performances from Celtfest.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  34. La Chanson de Serge: The Serge Gainsbourg Story

    Malcolm McLaren visits the people and places central to Serge Gainsbourg's life story.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  35. Mari Boine

    Concert featuring world music star Mari Boine.

    BBC ALBA

  36. Flamenco: Gypsy Soul

    Elizabeth Kinder embarks on a journey through Andalusia to find the soul of flamenco.

    BBC Four

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    Beart Bunting

    Traditional musicians and Strabane Brass Band perform tunes from the Bunting collection.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  38. Europe's Biggest Gig

    BBC Radio 1 joins radio stations across the continent for Europe's Biggest Gig.

    BBC Radio 1

  39. Essex Goes Salsa with Chris Penhall

    The people and the sounds of the Essex Salsa sound.

    BBC Essex

  40. Latin Music USA

    Series revealing the musical and social impact of Latin music in the USA.

    BBC Four

  41. Gilles Peterson's Musica Brasileira

    Gilles Peterson's Musica Brasileira showcases the very best of Brazil's music culture

    BBC Radio 2

  42. I Sold My Cadillac to Diana Dors: the Edmundo Ros Story

    Band leader Edmundo Ros talks to composer Michael Nyman about his rich life.

    BBC Four

  43. The Big 3 Palladium Orchestra at the Barbican

    A London concert by one of the greatest Latin bands, the Big 3 Palladium Orchestra.

    BBC Four

  44. La Excelencia at the Barbican

    A London concert by the vibrant, young, hip 12-piece salsa orchestra, La Excelencia.

    BBC Four

  45. Herb Alpert and His Tijuana Brass

    Latin big band Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass play Something Special.

    BBC Four

  46. LatAm Beats

    Showcasing the best of Latin America's musical talent.

    BBC HD

  47. Just Like Hearing Brazil with Gilles Peterson and Jonathan Overend

    Gilles Peterson and Jonathan Overend celebrate Brazil's two passions - music and football.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  48. The Girl from Ipanema: Brazil, Bossa Nova and the Beach

    Katie Derham visits Rio to explore the story behind Brazil's most famous, enduring song.

    BBC Four

  49. Ay Mariachi!

    Neil McCarthy descends into the meaning, madness and music of mariachi.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    Martin Morales' Peruvian Roadtrip

    Peruvian-born chef Martin Morales explores the link between food and music in the Andes.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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