A brief two-hour window into the unfathomably rich and storied music of Afghanistan – a musical heritage which reflects the country’s unique geographical position and status as a central point in a melting pot of cultures.
The show mostly features recordings from before the outbreak of Afghanistan’s civil war in 1979, or by Afghans living in exile. Music was banned under the Taliban’s initial rule, and since their return to power in 2022, Afghanistan is once again silent.
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A swift hour long excursion into the unknown. Expect the unexpected from host Tom Cathcart as almost anything goes: techno, post-punk, minimal synth, dub and new wave. Don’t be a prude.
A swift hour long excursion into the unknown. Expect the unexpected from host Tom Cathcart as almost anything goes: techno, post-punk, minimal synth, dub and new wave. Don’t be a prude.
Tracklist
As Sorrowing But Ever RejoicingAs Sorrowing But Ever Rejoicing
Reiko Kudo
Bells Of A Herd Of CowsBells Of A Herd Of Cows
Jean-Luc Hérelle
Nodal ExcitationNodal Excitation
Arnold Dreyblatt
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All The Way (Guitar Mix)All The Way (Guitar Mix)
Julie Stapleton (Feat. Ashaye)
Angkor Wat Theme IAngkor Wat Theme I
Michael Galasso
FollowFollow
Edith Frost
DiabaramDiabaram
Ryuichi Sakamoto
There Is A ManThere Is A Man
Jane And Barton
Things Will Never B Tha SameThings Will Never B Tha Same
Anthony Naples
Sones De Flor& Quietly, Sones De Flor& Quietly, EtherealEthereal
Peter Garland
A Song For AnythingA Song For Anything
Charles Ives
The Vibes Is RightThe Vibes Is Right
Barrington Levy
UncrazyUncrazy
Blanche Blanche Blanche
Matt’s ThemeMatt’s Theme
Jürgen Knieper
Second Class CitizenSecond Class Citizen
Peter Barclay
Keep On Walkin’Keep On Walkin’
Ce Ce Peniston
T 7 RetT 7 Ret
Iris
Entertainment TonightEntertainment Tonight
Chris Cohen
It’s Getting Closer To MeIt’s Getting Closer To Me