In this show I speak with Diabel Cissokho, the kora maestro and multi instrumentalist from Senegal, after the release of his fourth album Tambacounda Express, a fiery blues infused West African record that also has essences from all corners of the globe, such as Austria, India and Morocco. He has his first show in the UK for a long stretch after touring extensively in Senegal, he is playing at Nell’s Jazz and Blues on August 27th with Afrikan Boy. Listen as we talk about his connection to his ho...
Oct 30, 2017•31 min
Queerness is more common than you may think. Queerness is more ingrained in societies than you may think... even societies where it is a social taboo and criminal offence. There are no bounds to the expression of queerness. Episode 3 presents a nugget of voices from urban India that reveal feelings and moments of queerness in everyday experiences.
Oct 25, 2017•12 min
A quarter of the world’s population will be affected by a mental disorder at some point in their lives (WHO), and in low and middle income countries up to 85% of people with severe mental disorders receive no treatment. This episode discusses global mental health with Dr Daniela Fuhr (Assistant Professor in in Mental Health Systems at the Centre for Global Mental Health at LSHTM) and Dr Erminia Colucci (Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University Department of Psychology). It explores the relationsh...
Oct 18, 2017•27 min
Does sex education only mean ‘reproduction’, ‘organs’ and ‘hormones’ – or is it more? Are unfiltered discussions about sexual experiences, contraception and emergency pills being avoided, simply because teachers do not want to accept that the Indian youth indulges in premarital, multiple partner sex? What is not being told to students – and what are the consequences? This episode features unheard voices of young Indians who tell us about their vulnerabilities while trying to seek proper informat...
Oct 18, 2017•13 min
Looking at consent workshops, UGMs, elections & societies - and a little reflection on a very hectic freshers fortnight. Intro song is a small sample from Rewind by Kelela, shoutout to her & her album debut tonight.
Oct 12, 2017•20 min
Me: A sexual health check-up for me, please! Gynaecologist: Why would you be needing one? You’re not married. Me: Erm…’cause I’m sexually active? Gynaecologist: (pauses for a cold, hard stare) Why are you destroying your body? Me: ……….(say what?)…….. Episode 1 brings to light some questions that no one seems to be asking…questions about actual access to sexual healthcare in urban India. Sex, Shame & Urban India – Honey, it’s Not All About the Kamasutra! combines humour, entertainment and rea...
Oct 05, 2017•11 min
22-year old Nabila gets stared at when she buys condoms. On her boyfriend’s birthday, she spent the night at his house, and snuck out secretly in the morning to avoid being caught by his mum. Nabila hails from the big Indian metro, Bangalore. She runs, she hides, and yet she celebrates desire. What is it like to explore sexual desire in urban India? This podcast introduces you to our series on sexuality and shaming in urban India. Listen to get a taster of what is to come.
Oct 02, 2017•9 min
Latest episode of S.U. Voicebox - listen to get a taste of what's to come during Freshers Fortnight!
Sep 19, 2017•32 min
Don Kipper are a multi award-winning innovative ensemble playing and transforming a wide range of traditional musical forms reflecting the cultural diversity of North East London, from Turkish Fasil and Greek Rebetiko to Romani music and Klezmer. While they attempt to root themselves deeply in these traditions they always seek to explore radical interpretations and taut arrangements full of complex harmonies, poly-rhythms and imaginative improvisation. Since 2013, they have released several albu...
Sep 08, 2017•1 hr 27 min
Gamelan degung from Sunda/West Java Sekar Enggal is a London-based ensemble performing traditional Sundanese music from West Java, Indonesia. The group was formed in 1992, when the first set of gamelan degung instruments arrived in the UK. The ensemble is directed by Simon Cook, who began playing gamelan in the Netherlands in 1979, and subsequently spent 12 years in Indonesia, where he studied Sundanese music. Gamelan degung is unique to Sunda. It developed during the 19th century in the courts ...
Sep 01, 2017•1 hr 9 min
Spiritual and soul-stirring Carnatic vocals Manorama Prasad from Bangalore came to the UK in 1990. After early musical training she had a career as an economist before making music her focus again, which for her is a lifelong passion and challenge. Prasad is known for her traditional and technical rendering, and exquisite control over ragas. She has also collaborated with Western, Classical, Jazz and Hindustani musicians which she greatly enjoys: "Music is amazing, whether it's western or easter...
Aug 29, 2017•1 hr 51 min
Contemporary music from Crete Singer, songwriter and song-collector, Kalia, presents contemporary music of her Cretan homeland. Her quartet comprises of Vassilis Chatzimakris on the Cretan lyra and mandolin, Nikos Ziarkas on Cretan laouto and electric guitar, and Theodoris Ziarkas on double bass. Kalia joins them singing and playing nay flute, thiaboli, mandoura pipes and daoulaki. Fast and furious dances blend with soulful laments in original compositions and innovative arrangements from one of...
Aug 26, 2017•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, I am joined by Tunde Jegede & The New Horizons. We will be discussing how music is used for healing and reflection in the global African diaspora today! Tunde Jegede is a composer and (Kora) instrumentalist, Deborah Olufa is the vocalist of the Lagos Arts Ensemble, and Victor Ray is a solo vocalist – together they make the New Horizons. Songs played Tunde (Solo) – Mineon Ba Tunde & The New Horizons – Sometimes (I wonder) Tunde Jegede & The New Horizons – No go slow V...
Aug 17, 2017•55 min
Welcome to the second episode of the monthly SOAS Students’ Union podcast, S.U. Voicebox! Hear from co-president of Activities & Events Mehdi, co-president of Equality & Liberation Halimo, and special guest S.U. Sports & Societies co-ordinator Ian about what’s been going on in the SU this past month and what to look forward to in the coming weeks. New & potential students check out the final section to hear some advice about things to consider when thinking about starting Univers...
Aug 15, 2017•18 min
In episode one we will be introducing the show, and what does it mean to clapback today? We will be exploring self developed concepts such as ‘radical vulnerability’ and ‘compassionate politics’ in framing a subversive approach to art, politics, and culture of the everyday to the good vibes of music in the global African diaspora.
Aug 08, 2017•52 min
The incoming SOAS Students' Union co-presidents for 2017/18 are introducing themselves - Dimitri, Mehdi, Nisha and Halimo. Listen to their ambitions for the year and some embarrassing moments of their own SOAS time!
Jul 25, 2017•14 min
This episode looks at disability in development and how we can ensure that the needs of people with disabilities are met in global development. Dr Margo Greenwood, who is leading full-time educational and social inclusion research at iNGO Sightsavers and Professor Hannah Kuper, Director of the International Centre for Evidence in Disability at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine discuss the relationship between poverty and disability, the issues faced by disabled people in the glo...
Jun 26, 2017•20 min
A refreshing look at politics and current affairs. Satire and interviews locally sourced and temporarily housed in barns for their welfare. In this episode, we take a look at post-Brexit politics in Britain and also interview queer activist Daniel Luther.
May 02, 2017•22 min
As part of the series Governance in Africa Conversations Dr. Mashood Baderin talks to Professor Khadija Elmadmad – CUDM on African Governance, Human Rights and Migration.
Apr 20, 2017•27 min
Dr. Deborah Bräutigam, one of the world’s leading experts on China and Africa, speaks to Dr. Carlos Oya about China’s role in Africa today.
Apr 20, 2017•39 min
Dame Graca Machel, President of SOAS, University of London, speaks to Professor Christopher Cramer about her career in humanitarian affairs, politics and governance. Dame Machel was at SOAS in July 2015 and spoke to an audience at the Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre.
Apr 20, 2017•1 hr 13 min
Dr Michael Jennings from SOAS speaks to Dr Tumani Corrah during the Governance in Africa Residential School at SOAS, University of London, 25th March 2015.
Apr 20, 2017•13 min
A love affair with Roma music Faith and Branko Ristic, an English-Roma couple, take the audience on a journey from melancholy Roma violin laments to storming ‘Kolos’ and explorations into jazz improvisation, swing and Gypsy Rumba with their high- energy performance. Branko’s violin soars at break-neck paces over Faith’s ‘nimble accordion accompaniment plus selected guest musicians. Branko – a self-taught virtuosic Roma violinist with an eventful personal history opens his heart in their slower c...
Apr 14, 2017•1 hr 15 min
Françoise Hampson, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Essex Making rules and adhering to them has underpinned the course of the United Nations and international relations more generally since 1945. Some States have not respected these and situations have arisen where adherence to these rules were dismissed but this had limited impact on the rules themselves. They were a violation of the rules, rather than a challenge to them. But some argue that they must now fight for the rules themselves...
Mar 14, 2017•1 hr 25 min
In many places around the world community radios provide the principle means of communication in the area, meaning they play a fundamental role in spreading news and knowledge in communities where information would otherwise be difficult to access. Each episode in this series will feature a different community radio around the world and look at the impact it has on the local community. Image credit to Max Graef, Radioactive.org
Feb 21, 2017•27 min
After a packed-out film screening of BAFTA award-winning I, Daniel Blake and a Q&A session at SOAS we caught up with film director Ken Loach and comedian Francesca Martinez for a short interview - listen to them talk about the human right of laughter, the role of the arts in politics and the surprising success of Loach's latest film I, Daniel Blake. Thanks to Feyzi Ismail. Interview and production by Miia Laine. About I, Daniel Blake: Daniel Blake, 59, has worked as a joiner most of his life...
Feb 15, 2017•12 min
BIG UP BETTER: This is the show where we call a halt to political apathy and platitudinal complaints. Where we invite you gentle listener to come and take part in the social justice revolution. 1 TOURISM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Thank you to our panelists; Duncan Tyler Alison Stancliffe Kevin Curran Johannes Noy Fabien Frentzel More information about Ethical Tourism can be found at: tourismconcern.org.uk Details of CABI’s publications can be found at cabi.org London South Bank University list their ev...
Feb 01, 2017•23 min
In the build up to the World Radio Day Event 2017 the SOAS Radio Team will be interviewing community radio, representatives of communication for development organisations, radio industry professionals and academics on this years theme of ‘Radio and Global Transitions’ in a series of podcasts. In this episode, Joe Smith talks to Noma Masina. Noma is the Current Affairs Producer for ZiFM Stereo, the first independent, non-state radio station to be set up in Zimbabwe in 2012, a senior teaching fell...
Jan 31, 2017•26 min
SOAS Radio had special guests Kate and Goitom from Phosphoros Theatre talking about their highly acclaimed theatre production telling stories of and by young refugees and asylum seekers from Eritrea, Afghanistan, Somalia and Albania. Goitom and Kate talked about how the play came about, audience responses and how to support unaccompanied minors more generally. Get tickets to their upcoming shows on Feb 6-8 and tune in for the interview and a beautiful musical surprise! Phosphoros Theatre Phospho...
Jan 27, 2017•19 min
In the build up to the World Radio Day Event 2017 the SOAS Radio Team will be interviewing community radio, representatives of communication for development organisations, radio industry professionals and academics on this years theme of ‘Radio and Global Transitions’ in a series of podcasts. In this episode, Anna Ruth talks to Peter Lewis. A former senior lecturer of Community Radio at London Metropolitan University and co-author of ‘From the Margins to the Cutting Edge: Community Media and Emp...
Jan 23, 2017•25 min
