Rita Ray travels to Mali, Nigeria and South Africa in search of the timeless ancient rhythms, instruments and harmonies that underpin the popular music from these three fascinating countries. She discovers how much of the music we listen to in the west is rooted in the enduring influence of the musical traditions from the African continent.
Show Info
Network: BBC Four
(2018 -
2018)
Schedule: Fridays at 22:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
MusicTravel
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
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Previous Episode
Mali
Episode 1x03; Jun 15, 2018
In the last of the series Rita Ray travels to Mali in West Africa, home to a deep musical culture and ancient instruments that are the hallmark of Mali's sound, plus a well of talent that has drawn in artists and producers from around the world to co…
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
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1x03: Mali | Jun 15, 2018 | |
1x02: South Africa | Jun 8, 2018 | |
1x01: Nigeria | Jun 1, 2018 |