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Afro-diasporic grooves and Lucas Santtana’s Return Journey

Kathryn Tickell curates a selection of roots-based music from across the globe, including fresh Afro-diasporic grooves from London-based, Ethio-jazz–inspired duo Zena.

Kathryn Tickell curates a selection of roots-based music from across the globe, including fresh Afro-diasporic grooves from London-based, Ethio-jazz–inspired duo Zena. Swedish fiddle icon Lena Jonsson and Finnish accordion innovator Johanna Juhola bring new life into traditional Nordic melodies.

And if that wasn't riches enough... ahead of a London show celebrating the release of his new album Brasiliano, renowned Brazilian producer, guitarist and singer Lucas Santtana shares his two Return Journey tracks: one for the road and one that takes him home.

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Music Played

  • Nortopia, Ingrid Sørheim, Johanne Løkensgard Mjøs & Kristian Wolski

    Springar etter Oddmund Urheim

    • Nortopia.
    • Melovitten.

  • Lucas Santtana

    Liga (feat. Cocanha)

    • Brasiliano.
    • No Format.

  • Lena Jonsson & Johanna Juhola

    Power Nap

    • The Power Of Polska.
    • Nordic Notes.

  • Ablaye Cissoko, Kiya Tabassian & Constantinople

    ±·²¹²Ô´Ú´Ç³Ü±ôé

    • Estuaire.
    • Absilone.

  • Alick Nkhata

    Nafwaya Fwaya

    • Radio Lusaka.
    • Mississippi Records.

  • Teija Niku

    ·¡³Ù±ð±ð²Ô±èä¾±²Ô

    • Tovi.

  • Lucas Santtana

    Battre des Ailes (feat. Piers Faccini)

    • Battre des Ailes.

  • João Gilberto

    Undiu

    • João Gilberto.
    • Cool Cult Records.

  • Cocanha

    Suu camin de Sent Jacques

    • Puput.
    • Pagans.

  • ZENA

    MY LOVE YOUR LOVE

    • TEMESGEN.
    • Brownswood Recordings.

  • Xasan Xaaji Maxamed & Amin Xaaji Cusmaan

    Laac

    • Jamiila, Songs From A Somali City.
    • Original Music.

  • Suldaan Seeraar

    Digrigii Xubiga

    • Digrigii Xubiga.

  • Coimbatore Thayi

    Slokam, Kasturi Tilakam

    • Excavated Shellac: Voices.
    • Dust to Digital.

  • Imarhan

    Tinfouseen

    • Essam.
    • City Slang.

Broadcast

  • Sat 28 Feb 2026 21:30
    Â鶹Éç Radio 3

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