Programmes by country
Explore ten years of Radio 3 on-location recordings from 2000 to the present in our World Music archive, recording the life and musical traditions of countries ranging from Brazil to North Korea and Cuba to Turkmenistan.
Louise Fryer presents David Pountney's new production of Alban Berg's opera Lulu.
Listen InA magical sound journey through Bali - where gamelan music intertwines with nature.
The rich and vibrant musical world of Africa. Programmes include a focus on the life and music of one of Africa's best loved divas, Oumou Sangare.
From Appalachian fiddle playing to Brazilian Carnivals discover the music of the Americas. Programmes include an exploration of Cuba's musical roots.
Music ranging from Gamelan to Minyo singers, Sufi to the first radio programme recorded in North Korea. Programmes include music of China's ethnic minority communities.
World Music from Europe including Transylvanian gypsies and polyphonic drinking songs. Includes Andy Kershaw's exploration of the traditional music of Sardinia and Corsica.
From the oud to the world of the Bedouins taking in Andy Kershaw's award-winning Iraq feature. Including a two-part special on the music of Algeria.
Eight, one-hour programmes of music to accompany the major BBC1 TV series ‘Human Planet’. Specially recorded in environments including Rivers, Grasslands, Deserts and Cities.
Explore ten years of Radio 3 on-location recordings from 2000 to the present in our World Music archive, recording the life and musical traditions of countries ranging from Brazil to North Korea and Cuba to Turkmenistan.
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Average duration: 49 minutes
Latest episode: 10:15 Sat, 25 May 13
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