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Hannah Peel, Soweto Kinch and Richard Stilgoe take us to the Caribbean

Cerys and Jeffrey are joined by composer Hannah Peel and saxophonist Soweto Kinch, with pianist Richard Stilgoe, to add five more tracks to the playlist.

From mariachi trumpets to calypso and ragtime, Cerys Matthews and Jeffrey Boakye continue the musical journey of discovery.

Saxophonist Soweto Kinch and composer Hannah Peel help create this week's playlist, with a special appearance by pianist Richard Stilgoe, and Black music specialist Kevin Le Gendre on the significance of calypso.

Presenters Cerys Matthews and Jeffrey Boakye
Producer Jerome Weatherald

The five tracks in this week's playlist:

Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash
The Match of the Day theme
Brown Skin Girl by Sonny Rollins
Abatina by Calypso Rose
Jubilee Rag by Winifred Atwell

Other music in this episode:

Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia) by Us3
Viva Mexico by Mariachi Las Adelitas UK
Ring of Fire by Brian Eno
(Love's) Ring of Fire by Anita Carter
Soul Limbo by Booker T & the MGs
Bullseye by London Music Works
Brown Skinned Woman by Blind Snooks Eaglin
PIMP by 50 Cent
Pimp by Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band
The Black and White Rag by Winifred Atwell

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42 minutes

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  • Fri 17 Jun 2022 19:15

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