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The latest eclectic global radio show starring Trinidadian legend Calypso Rose

by Peter CulshawSunday, 22 May 2016

Calypso Rose: Summer dance grooves

Another of Peter Culshaw’s peripatetic global radio shows. Star of this month's show is the Trinidadian Calypso Queen Calypso Rose, whose new album Far From Home, to be released in July, is given a sneak preview here. Then there is the usual wild, eclectic mix ranging from the latest cool jazz releases to cosmic sounds from Cape Verde, rediscovered Prog from Brazil, country blues and deep new African grooves. And Peter Sellers. Enjoy.

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Tracklist:

Leave Me Alone - Calypso Rose

Hareton Salvanini - Eu Hoje Acordei Com A Luz Do Sol

Abatina - Calypso Rose

Niele Kamsimbiko - Konono No 1

Prisencolinensinainciusol - Adriano Celantino

Pontin Pontin - Bana

Mexidao - Fernando Moura and Ary Dias

Chica Roja - La Yegros fest Gustavo Santolalla

Adjoa Akoma - Damé Damé

Toli - Jojo Abot

Gandaia - Karol Conka

Le Souvenir - Grupo Ekansam

Oriental Suite - Anchor Song

Lampedusa - Derek Gripper

And No One Knows - Hans Koller

Delores' Boyfriend - Allen Toussaint

I Concentrate On You - Brad Mehldau

Himalaya Drone - Temple of Light

Paddington - Hauschka

Astata / Edwin - Kalina

Turtles All The Way Down - Sturgill Simpson

Let’s Make Love and Say Goodbye - Santa Semele and the Monks

A Long Long Road - Fantastic Negrito

Pinta Manta - Antonio Sanches

So Little Time - Peter Sellers

Calypso Queen - Calypso Rose

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