Name: 'A peculiarly English epic': the weird genius of The Archers by The Guardian Long Read
Duration: 43 min 9 s
Description: Strangely eventless, yet swelling with high drama, The Archers is the longest-running series in the world. But has this rural soap been teaching Middle England about itself, or inventing it from scratch? By Charlotte Higgins. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/longreadpod">theguardian.com/longreadpod</a>

Africa is well-known for its energetic dance styles including mbalax, bikutsi, and Afrobeat. Butthere is also a softer, gentler tradition of ballads and storytelling using instruments such as the harp-like kora, the mbira, or thumb-piano, the acoustic guitar itself, and of course, the voice: the most acoustic instrument of them all! Experience these in a mellow and melodious visit to an "African Cafe". 

Episode 21.22
Airdate: May 24-30, 2021

Featuring:
1. Winyo - Odongo (from the album “African Café” on Putumayo)
2. Yoro Ndiaye - Namm naa leen (from the album “African Café on Putumayo)
3. Eneida Marta - Mindjer (from the album “Acoustic Africa” on Putumayo)
4. Oliver Mtukudzi - Mukana (from the album “African Café / World Café” on Putumayo)
5. Ray Lema with Ballou Canta, Fredy Massamba and Rodrigo Viana - Leila (from the album “African Café” on Putumayo)
6. Jaja Bashengezi - Ndule (from the album “African Café” on Putumayo)
7. Franco & Le TPOK Jazz - Likambo Ya Ngana (from the album “African Café” on Putumayo)
8. Takeifa - Yeke Yeke (from the album “African Café/ African Playground/ African Dreamland” on Putumayo)
9. Souad Massi - Raoui (from the album “Women of Africa” on Putumayo)
10. Rokia Traoré - Laidu (from the album “African Café” on Putumayo)
11. Diogal - Sore (from the album “Acoustic Africa” on Putumayo)
12. Kaissa - To Ndje (from the album “Women of Africa” on Putumayo)
13. Toto Bona Lokua - M’aa Kiana (from the album “African Café/African Dreamland” on Putumayo)

African Café

Intayaden Ag Ablil -Matadjam Anmiksan -

Already a familiar face to the playing for change supporters, grandpa elliot has been a key contributor to the original playing for change album. Now due to his popularity from this release, grandpa elliot has headed to the studio for a solo album. A legendary new orleans street performer whose debut album sugar sweet will be released on the 20th of november, grandpa elliott has been entertaining audiences in the french quarter for over sixty years, but his popularity has gone global in the last year after the playing for change hit viral video for 'stand by me', featuring 37 musicians from all over the world received over 30 million views on sites like youtube and vimeo. Grandpa is the first artist to be signed to playing for change records/concord music group. Another playing for change project which sees some proceeds go to the pfc foundation that build music schools around the world in poverty stricken areas. 


This Little Light Of Mine (Medley)

Wishful Thinking ( Earl Klugh)

Hubert Laws and Earl Klugh ~ Piccolo Boogie
Composed and Conductor by Patrick Williams
Album: (Music From The Original Soundtrack) How To Beat The High Cost Of Living 
Label: Columbia, 1980

Bass: Neil Stubenhaus
Drums: Steve Schaeffer
Guitar: Mitch Holder, Tim May
Keyboards: Mike Lang
Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa
Producer: Don Hahn, Patrick Williams
Remix: Don Hahn
Engineer [Assisted by] Don Koldon
Engineer [Mastering]: Bernie Grundman 
Artwork by [Cover Illustration] Cliff Condak 

Hubert Laws and Earl Klugh ~ Piccolo Boogie

[APWW PGM #383] [Originally Aired in 2002]

Baaba Maal has toured the world, backed by his electric group, Daande Lenol. Sometimes he has performed as an acoustic duo with his longtime musical partner, Mansour Seck, on guitars and vocals. And rarely, Baaba has assembled a large acoustic group featuring guitars and traditional instruments. We caught such a moment at one of our all time favorite live recordings, Baaba and his acoustic big band performing at Joe's Pub in New York City. Beautiful! 

Baaba Maal Acoustic - Live In NYC

habib koite- Saramaya

Thialé Arby - Toune Ka Goye (Takamba) Songhaï Music, Mali/Tombouctou

Thialé Arby - Toune Ka Goye

6. Monty Alexander - The Heathen

(207). BoM - An Hour At The Opera

(Mix) 207. BoM - An Hour At The Opera (Classical, Opera)

Strangely eventless, yet swelling with high drama, The Archers is the longest-running series in the world. But has this rural soap been teaching Middle England about itself, or inventing it from scratch? By Charlotte Higgins. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/longreadpod">theguardian.com/longreadpod</a>

'A peculiarly English epic': the weird genius of The Archers

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'A peculiarly English epic': the weird genius of The Archers

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