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Nitin Sawhney explores music from all cultures and traditions. The first episode includes music from Spain's Paco De Lucia, Pakistan's Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and many more.

Nitin Sawhney brings his eclecticism to Radio 2 in a series exploring music from all cultures and traditions. From flamenco to pop, rock to Indian classical, punk to electronica, reggae to drum 'n' bass, orchestral and folk, Nitin joins the dots between music and cultures around the globe.

The producer, songwriter, DJ, multi-instrumentalist, and orchestral composer, has collaborated with many of the world's leading orchestras and musicians, including Paul McCartney, The London Symphony Orchestra, A.R. Rahman, Brian Eno, Anoushka Shankar, Jeff Beck, Shakira, Will Young and Taio Cruz. Performing extensively around the world, he has achieved an international reputation, often appearing as Artist in Residence, curator or Musical Director at international festivals.

The first episode includes music from Spain's Paco De Lucia, Pakistan's Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, America's Jeff Buckley, Mali's Ali Farke Tour茅, Nigeria's Fela Kuti, Madagascar's Jeff Nhore and more.

57 minutes

Last on

Thu 5 Jan 2012 23:00

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Music Played

  • Nitin Sawhney

    Homelands (Freeform Five Remix)

  • Paco de Luc铆a

    Almoraima

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

    The Face of Love (featuring Eddie Vedder)

  • Jeff Buckley

    Lilac Wine

  • Bon Iver

    Blindsided

  • Hannah Peel

    Unwound

  • Camille

    Janine

  • Fela Kuti

    Water No Get Enemy

  • Jeff Nhor茅

    Afara Koa Tsy Atao

  • Ojos de Brujo

    Memorias de Perdias

Broadcast

  • Thu 5 Jan 2012 23:00