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Episodes from World on 3 broadcast in 2009

December
  1. Charlie Gillett introduces a session by New Zealand seven-piece band Fat Freddy's Drop.
  2. Charlie Gillett with a global musical mix, including a session from Staff Benda Bilili.
  3. Lopa Kothari meets Ian Anderson, editor of fRoots.
November
  1. With Lopa Kothari, and a session from the Mahala Rai Banda
  2. With Mary Ann Kennedy. Including a session with a new voice in English folk, Sam Carter.
  3. Charlie Gillett with new sounds in world music from WOMEX 2009 in Copenhagen.
October
  1. Charlie Gillett introduces a session by Malian Ngoni wizard Bassekou Kouyate.
  2. With Lopa Kothari. Includes a session with the Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou.
  3. Lopa Kothari presents a session with Colombian diva Toto la Momposina.
  4. Mary Ann Kennedy presents a session from Talvin Singh and sitar player Niladri Kumar.
  5. Mary Ann Kennedy's selection includes a session with the Seckou Keita Quintet.
September
  1. Charlie Gillett introduces a session by Flamenco/Ladino singer Yasmin Levy.
  2. Presented by Charlie Gillett. Featuring a session from Anglo-Ethiopian band Dub Colossus.
  3. Lopa Kothari presents the best new releases, plus a performance by Wasifuddin Dagar.
  4. Lopa Kothari presents her selection of the best new releases from around the world.
August
  1. Mary Ann Kennedy presents a session and interview with North American roots trio Groanbox.
  2. With Mary Ann Kennedy. Featuring a session and interview with Tuareg group Tinariwen.
  3. Charlie Gillett presents more highlights from the 2009 WOMAD Festival.
  4. Charlie Gillett presents highlights from the 2009 WOMAD festival.
July
  1. Lopa Kothari with highlights from WOMAD 2009, including Enkh Jargal and Victor Deme.
  2. Mary Ann Kennedy presents highlights of a concert given by Portuguese fado star Mariza.
  3. Presented by Mary Ann Kennedy. With a session from Australian Aboriginal singer Gurrumul.
  4. Charlie Gillett presents a session with Angolan musician Bonga.
June
  1. Charlie Gillett presents sounds from around the world, including a session from Lura.
  2. Lopa Kothari presents Senegalese superstar Baaba Maal in session.
  3. Lopa Kothari is joined in the studio session by celebrated blues singer Taj Mahal.
  4. With Mary Ann Kennedy. Featuring a session by American folk duo Arborea.
May
  1. Mary Ann Kennedy presents a studio session from the Michael McGoldrick Band.
  2. Charlie Gillett presents a session and interview with singer-songwriter Lhasa.
  3. Presented by Charlie Gillett. Featuring a session with Portuguese singer Sara Tavares.
  4. Lopa Kothari's presents new releases and vintage tracks, plus a session by Los Desterrados
  5. Lopa Kothari with sounds from across the globe and a session with Kasse Mady Diabate.
April
  1. Mary Ann Kennedy presents her own mix of world music, folk, gospel and blues.
  2. Mary Ann Kennedy presents a session with American roots musician Sara Watkins.
  3. Presented by Charlie Gillett. Featuring a session with the band Radio Kijada.
  4. Charlie Gillett talks to gypsy-influenced musicians Goran Bregovic and Titi Robin.
March
  1. Lopa Kothari with sounds from across the globe, and a session by 'trip hop' artist Haleh.
  2. Lopa Kothari announces the nominations for the 2009 Songlines Music Awards.
  3. With Mary Ann Kennedy. Including a tribute to the late John Martyn.
  4. Mary Ann Kennedy with a session from Jon Boden, singer and fiddle player from Bellowhead.
February
  1. Charlie Gillett presents a session from Argentinian accordionist Chango Spasiuk.
  2. Presented by Charlie Gillett. Including an interview and session with CW Stoneking.
  3. Lopa Kothari with a varied mix of world sounds and a session by gypsy fusion band Mec Yek.
  4. Lopa Kothari presents her own mix of world sounds and a session by the Yellow Sisters.
January
  1. Mary Ann Kennedy presents the programme direct from Glasgow's Celtic Connections festival.
  2. From Glasgow's Festival Club, Mary Ann Kennedy presents music from Celtic Connections 2009
  3. Charlie Gillett with a session by Serbian-born violinist and zither player Felix Lajko.
  4. Charlie Gillett is joined in the BBC's Maida Vale studios by world music star Manu Chao.
  5. Lopa Kothari spins a varied world music mix plus Lokkhi Terra join her in the studio.

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