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Anthony Joseph's 4/4

Soweto Kinch is back with an hour of the best in jazz, and he welcomes Trinidad-born, London-based writer and musician Anthony Joseph as his 4/4 guest.

From Monday to Thursday this week, Soweto is joined by award-winning Trinidad-born, London-based poet, novelist, musician and academic Anthony Joseph. He is the author of five poetry collections and three novels, and has released ten albums, including his most recent release, ‘The Ark’.

This Thursday marks National Poetry Day in the UK, and in celebration of it, Anthony will be sharing four records that centre poetry and spoken word with music in a special edition of 4/4.

To begin his week, Anthony chooses a release by an American poetry collective and music group widely recognised as hip hop forefathers.

There is also music from Matt Carmichael, Zola Marcelle and Julian Joseph.

‘Round Midnight is presented by award-winning saxophonist Soweto Kinch. This weekday late-night show celebrates the thriving UK jazz scene and spotlights the best new music alongside incredible acts from past decades.

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Last Monday 23:30
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Matt Carmichael

    Red Sky

    • Held in the Dark.
    • ECN Music.

  • The Circling Sun

    Constellation

    • Orbits.
    • Soundway Records.

  • Julian Joseph

    The Other Side of Town (feat. Sharon Musgrave)

    • Language of Truth.
    • EastWest Records.

  • Slow Karma & Dara Dubh

    Still Here (Live at The Voodoo Rooms)

    • Still Here (Live at The Voodoo Rooms) - Single.

  • Tarek Yamani

    Ah Ya Zein (Afro Dabke Style)

    • Lisan Al Tarab: Jazz Conceptions in Classical Arabic.
    • Edict Records / Self-Released.

  • Ivana June

    Verano!

    • Verano! (Single).
    • Independent.

  • Terence Collie

    Tall Palm Trees

    • DNA.
    • 10to4 Records.

  • Anthony Joseph

    Your Bird & I

    • Caribbean Roots.
    • Heavenly Sweetness.

  • The Last Poets

    True Blues

    • Transcending Toxic Times.
    • Ropeadope Records.

  • Zola Marcelle

    Names

    • In The Way (or Single release).
    • Independent / Self-Released.

  • Amanda Gardier

    Who Is It? (Carry My Joy on the Left, Carry My Pain on the Right) (feat. Dave King, Charlie Ballantine & Jesse Wittman)

    • Transmutations: Björk Rearranged.
    • TIDEL / Independent.

Broadcast

  • Last Monday 23:30
    BBC Radio 3