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SOAS Alumni Podcast: Zeinab Badawi

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The first of in this new series of podcasts features BBC news presenter Zeinab Badawi (MA Near & Middle Eastern Studies 1989). In this interview, Zeinab talks to OpenAir's Marcus Duran about a range of subjects from her early childhood in Sudan and her family’s strong educational background; to her time at SOAS and her later life as a journalist, recounting her career highlights including interviewing the Dalai Lama, Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu and Bill Clinton.

Malin Petzell talks about Kagulu

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SOAS researcher Malin Petzell introduces Kagulu, a language in Tanzania that is being squeezed by the state-promotion of Swahili. Hear the musicality and the music, along with a taste of Malin's fieldwork in Tanzania.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 25

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A really big mix up this week. Loads of brand new music and even an exclusive from the likes of Daddy Skitz, Vampire weekend, Fools Gold and Jay Electronica. A great reissue of Venzulean ...

CAS Pernambuco Trilogy: Part 3

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The third and final installment of the CAIPIRINHA APPRECIATION SOCIETY's Pernambuco Trilogy will travel deep into the Zona da Mata, the "bush" region in the interior of the state, for true grassr...

Rita's World Episode 21

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New sounds from the Motherland with Thandiswa and Staff benda Bilili. Ghetto Blasters from the balkans with Kotterashky and Mahala Rai Banda. 70's funk from Peru and Panama and the stunning Kaila...

David Prest Episode 1

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Travel Editor and Sony award winning radio presenter-producer David Prest returns to OpenAir fresh from exploring the rich variety of world folk music. In this episode he brings us some of his di...

Stephen Chan: Jacob Zuma's South Africa

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Stephen Chan, professor of International Relations at SOAS speaks about the recent state visit to the UK by the South African President, Jacob Zuma.

Professor Chan highlights the intended primary ...

Stop Making Sense Episode 5

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Another global musical meander from Madera Verde on the fifth Stop Making Sense broadcast: soulful starter with some slo-mo disco from LEON LACE, a Balearic re-rub by LEO ZERO of a new PAUL WELLE...

Ghetto Lounge Episode 1

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In his first installment on OpenAir.FM, DJ Koichi drops off heavy weight Afrobeat, Afro Funk and Tropical rhythms. Musical inclusion from Yaaba Funk, Akoya Afrobeat, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and Q...

FM Chuto Episode 2: Syrian Lingerie Part 2

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FM Chuto interviews Rana Salam, designer and the co-author of the book, "The Secret Life of Syrian Lingerie - Intimacy and Design". She talks about the unique design of Syrian lingerie from the v...

Aswat al-Fan: Show 1 - Classics

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In the first episode, Khyam Allami looks at Classical Arabic music, and key figures at the heart of Arabic music since the mid-20th century.

Portraits of Iran Episode 3

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In this episode Arthur Savile attends the "Iran: 30 Years On" conference, held at SOAS, and interviews Prof. Azadeh Kian and Tanya Lawrence about their perspectives on the role of women in Iranian society today.