A quick glance around the schedules

[johncorrigan]

So that's what Chris Wood is up to.... (34 minutes in)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001jtc4

and he's on tour...

https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/chris-wood

He's always interesting to listen to, G. I remember he did a few 15-minute programmes on the Medway years ago on Radio 3 - I remember enjoying them. Too bad he's not pencilled in a return trip to Lintrathen for any of his forthcoming tour dates - that was a great night when he came visiting our neighbourhood a couple of years back..

[johncorrigan]

On last night's Radio 2 Blues Show, Cerys Matthews had a SirVan special with Morrison talking about his new Skiffle Album and some of his influences - she seems to be able to get the best out of the old grouch - very enjoyable show.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001jtfn

[johncorrigan]

Sensational performance by Mali's Rokia Kone on Cerys Matthews' show on 6 Music this morning. Wonderful voice. She was on live from Maida Vale just after 11am.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001l9zj

[johncorrigan]

Sitting in the car today shifting between the channels, and I came upon another Tour de Force of African music as John Wilson was interrogating Senegal's Baaba Maal about his Cultural Life on BBC Radio4. I found it very interesting indeed. Well worth a listen.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001lqll

[JasonPalmer]

New music for the viola in this evenings concert, interesting stuff.

[johncorrigan]

I don't watch Later with Jools Holland as a matter of course, but I notice that Lisa O'Neill is on the show this evening. iPlayer and fast forward might be the way to do it.

[Globaltruth]

I don't watch Later with Jools Holland as a matter of course, but I notice that Lisa O'Neill is on the show this evening. iPlayer and fast forward might be the way to do it.

We are as one on this JC - I gave up on this show a long time ago.
BBC have a habit of flogging a dead horse until it falls dead on the ground stinking of rotten flesh.

As for Lisa O'N - she is worth seeking out anywhere and will give an uncompromising yet enchanting performance I am sure.

[johncorrigan]

On Radio 4 Extra last night, with part two this evening, was John Wilson in conversation with Eliza and Martin Carthy centred on Eliza's 'Anglicana', but with a wide ranging discussion. This evening is the B Side where audience members ask questions of the Carthys. Very enjoyable listen.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b02x7r7v

[Globaltruth]

Thx.
She will be writing a regular column in Songlines from now on too.

[johncorrigan]

Last night on 'Mastertapes' on 4 extra, John Wilson's guest from ten years back was Natalie Merchant. It was a very moving half hour as they explored her first solo record, 1995's wonderful 'Tigerlily'. Part 2 is this evening.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b03k3hdb?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

[Globaltruth]

A hidden treasure on the BBC4 from 2015 which we missed first time around.

Presented by the intrepid Sona Datta who has a very deep knowledge of the Indus and, the wonderful art, the many religions and, for me a real eye opener that I felt I should have known more about - the influences.

Here is the link to episode one:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p02qvb6j/treasures-of-the-indus-1-pakistan-unveiled

There isn't much music however towards the end there is a section of Qawwali.
and here is who she should have referenced, the one and only Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojIHZqvJpV0

...although the clips she used were remarkable:

[Globaltruth]

Desert Island Discs with Shirley Collins - probably one of my favourite episodes ever
Not so much the choice of music but her total honesty and clarity.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001pf7y

Although 61 Highway Blues by Fred McDowell was terrific, especially with her scene setting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9xjUZJWHOg

[johncorrigan]

The final piece on this morning's 'From Our Own Correspondent' on BBC Radio 4 had Simon Broughton in Baku at a festival celebrating Mugha,the classic music of the area.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_fourlw

[johncorrigan]

Desert Island Discs with Shirley Collins - probably one of my favourite episodes ever
Not so much the choice of music but her total honesty and clarity.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001pf7y

Although 61 Highway Blues by Fred McDowell was terrific, especially with her scene setting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9xjUZJWHOg

Wonderfully moving, Global...what a gal Shirley is!

[johncorrigan]

Through the night tonight BBC Radio 6 is playing a two-hour programme recorded in 1971 when Viv Stanshall stepped in for John Peel and brought his pal, Keith Moon, in to give him a hand out. I'm not sure I've ever heard it before, but here's the details. Caution: the blurb for the programme does use the word 'zany' in the description,

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001bzn4