World Routes - 30/08/2008

Lucy Duran introduces two studio sessions, by Malian star Rokia Traore and by young Iraqi oud player Khyam Allami. Producer and writer Andy Morgan reviews two African releases, and journalist Reda El Mawy has a look at what's new in Egypt. PLAYLIST Presented by Lucy Duran Produced by James Parkin Tel. 020 7765 4661 Fax. 020 7765 5052 e-mail [email protected] Orfa followed by Al-Kawnu ila jamalukum mushtaqu (The world is longing for your beauty) (Trad) (3:25) Performed by Khyam Allami (oud) and Elizabeth Nott (percussion) BBC Recording www.khyamallami.com Hilal al-Saba (Naseer Shamma, based on the maqam mode Saba) (5:30) Performed by Khyam Allami (oud) and Elizabeth Nott (percussion) BBC Recording Ya einyid ya yaba (You are stubborn) (Daoud and Saleh Al-Kuwaity) (3:06) Performed by Daoud and Saleh Al-Kuwaity Album: Masters of Iraqi Music Arc Music EUCD2154, track 8 www.arcmusic.co.uk Yarab (Malouma Mint Meidah) (3:42) Performed by Malouma Mint Meidah Album: Desert Blues 3 Network 495122, CD 2 track 5 Naygiri Beh (Mohamed Mounir) (2:35) Performed by Mohamed Mounir Album: Taam El Biyout MAZ CD 137, track 8 Kafuulu Balu (Trad. arr Kasai All Stars) (2:57) Performed by the Kasai All Stars Album: In the 7th Moon, the Chief Turned into a Swimming Fish and Ate the Head of his Enemy by Magic Crammed Discs CRAW44, track 3 Dianfa (3:42) Kele Mandi (3:57) Kolokani (3:24) All composed and performed by Rokia Traore BBC Recording