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Music Planet Episodes

  1. Today 18:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Highlights from WOMAD

    Lopa Kothari shares live music from La Perla, Kankawa Nagarra and The Garifuna Collective.

  2. Next Saturday 18:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman in session

    Kathryn Tickell with rising stars of American old-time Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman.

  3. Sat 29 Aug 2026 18:30
    BBC Radio 3

    Turkish psychedelia and whale song blues

    Lopa Kothari presents the best in new global folk and roots-based music.

  4. Sat 5 Sep 2026 18:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Transylvanian folk and acoustic guitar from Nairobi

    Kathryn Tickell presents global roots music, joined by British-Kenyan musician John Low.