Jazz
The Griot's Path - Thabani Gapara on telling stories through jazz
Zimbabwe-born saxophonist Thabani Gapara talks to Voices producer and presenter, Kadambari Raghukumar, about his journey over the years and how storytelling has been so central to his work…
Video, AudioNashville Babylon 12 March 2022
On this week's show Mark has birthday blues tunes from the likes of Etta James, Howlin' Wolf and John Lee Hooker for Leonard Chess - founder of legendary label Chess Records. There's also country from… Audio
Nashville Babylon 5 March 2022
On this week's show Mark has birthday tunes for Lou Reed and John Cale, cover versions of classic songs courtesy of Aretha Franklin and Harry Nillson, an anniversary track from Miles Davis plus… Audio
Nashville Babylon 26 February
On this week's show Mark celebrates the birthdays of country legend Johnny Cash and the forever fab George Harrison. There's also tracks from Nick Cave, the Decemberists and an all time classic… Audio
Nashville Babylon 19 February 2022
On this week's show Mark has a birthday tune for Kurt Cobain, classics courtesy of the Byrds and Judee Sill, tracks from the Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet and Jackie Mittoo plus something new from DC… Audio
Nights Jazz
Fergus Barrowman brings his pick of the latest jass releases - including a treat from Immanuel Wilkins. Audio
Nashville Babylon 12 February 2022
On this week's show Mark has new music from Tall Folk, classic blues and country courtesy of George Jones, Roy Orbison and Johnny Otis, plus a soul smash from Quincy Jones. Audio
Jerome Kern Songbook (1)
Episode 7 of the Summer Songbook Series takes in the music of Jerome Kern. Audio
Jerome Kern Songbook (2)
Episode 7 of the Summer Songbook Series takes in the music of Jerome Kern. Audio
Nashville Babylon 5 Febuary 2022
This week on Nashville Babylon Mark has new music from Big Thief, blues and soul courtesy of Amos Milburn and the Staple Singers, reggae from Peter Tosh plus a pub-rock classic from Dr Feelgood. Audio
Harold Arlen Songbook (1)
This week Nick's Summer Songbook Series takes in the music of Harold Arlen. Audio
Harold Arlen Songbook (2)
This week Nick's Summer Songbook Series takes in the music of Harold Arlen. Audio
Irving Berlin Songbook (1)
This week Nick's Summer Songbook Series continues, with a show dedicated to the music of Irving Berlin. Audio
Irving Berlin Songbook (2)
This week Nick's Summer Songbook Series continues, with a show dedicated to the music of Irving Berlin. Audio
Duke Ellington Songbook (1)
This week Nick's Summer Songbook Series continues, with a show dedicated to the music of Duke Ellington. Audio
Duke Ellington Songbook (2)
Nick's Summer Songbook Series continues, with the 2nd installment of his of Duke Ellington special. Audio
Dr Aleisha Ward: The birth of recorded jazz
Every year a list comes out. It's a special list of recordings and books which have entered the public domain and are no longer covered by copyright! This year a raft of cultural products from 1921… Audio
Rodgers & Hart Songbook (1)
This week Nick continues his Summer Songbook Series with two hours of great tunes by Rodgers & Hart. Audio
Rodgers & Hart Songbook (2)
Nick features the work of Rodgers & Hart in this week's Summer Songbook. Audio
Cole Porter Songbook (1)
This week Nick kicks off his Summer Songbook Series, inspired by Ella Fitzgerald's legendary Songbook albums. First up: a frolic through the music of Cole Porter. Audio
