Culture journalist Jamal Khadar takes a trip through country music’s hidden roots and surprising global connections—in search of a more personal, nuanced view of what it means to be a country fan. From African-Country crossovers to Jamaica’s country connection, and the continuous role of Southern Soul in remaking country.

From the host: _"Jamal sits down with Valerie June to talk Fela Kuti, magic-realism, Hill Country Blues and the psychedelic guitar riffs that shape her singular sound."_ 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/reimagining-country/episodes/reimagining-country-30th-november-2025

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Uruguay DJ, producer and sound designer Lechuga Zafiro presents his radio show: CDJ explorations in South
American dance music, field recording related music and beyond. Played live. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/lechuga-zafiro/episodes/lechuga-zafiro-4th-december-2025

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Film composer SIGOURNEY takes you on a journey through Romantic compositions and classical crossover.

From the host: _"Music from the 11th century right up until present day. From Gregorian chants, to a Modern
Classical sound fused with other genres. Listen in to transcend through time in Sigourney’s
final cinematic remix.

To continue hearing these playlists, head over to @sigoxrney on Instagram and Spotify for
regular updates.

Thank you so much to everyone who listened to the show for the past 3-4 years. It’s been
lovely to connect with you all. You know where to find me xx"_ 
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Record maker, player and mixer Martelo - not Martello - joins the musical dots with sonic heat from across the globe. Taking us to hip-hop, RnB, electronica and elsewhere, Martelo keeps it tight and keeps the heat: non-stop classics.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/martelo/episodes/martelo-3rd-december-2025

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The Amsterdam-based crew and label make a welcome return to the NTS fold, bringing along their ear for the lesser heard, the odd, and the homemade…  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/guests/episodes/south-of-north-3rd-december-2025

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High Jazz* is an independent record label specializing in 70s & 80s soul, jazz & funk. ill Dubio takes the reigns for the monthly High Jazz* show rustling up an hour of choice selections on a Wednesday.

 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/high-jazz/episodes/high-jazz-3rd-december-2025

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New Delhi and San Francisco based GHUNGHRU presents sounds influenced by Indian classical music and other traditional sounds of India, modular synthesizers, drones, lyricism, and texture.

www.ghunghru.fm 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/ghunghru/episodes/ghunghru-3rd-december-2025

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London & Istanbul based record label Zel Zele takes us on a monthly ride to earthly wonders and cosmic adventures. Bite the lip take the trip!
 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/zel-zele/episodes/zel-zele-3rd-december-2025

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Rio Doce, a deep dive into Brazilian music and its roots, with contributions from Caio Rosa and guests.

From the host: _"Rio Doce of December invites Savio Drew for two hours of Piseiro.
"Piseiro" refers to an electronic musical rhythm derived from forró. The name of the musical genre comes from the fact that it became popular at parties where people danced the "pisadinha" on hard-packed earthen floors."_ 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/rio-doce/episodes/rio-doce-3rd-december-2025

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Montreal violinist, composer, performer and ex-Silver Mt. Zion member selects an hour of music, some inspirations behind her recent solo album “Unfolding”. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/guests/episodes/jessica-moss-30th-november-2025

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Canadian record label, publisher, and distributors Séance Centre conjure timeless music from the past, present, and future.

From the host: _"This episode celebrates Philly-based poet & publisher Mark Johnson's capacious Hiding Place project, host to hundreds of obscure private press recordings."_ 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/seance-centre/episodes/seance-centre-3rd-december-2025

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