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Soweto returns with more exciting jazz releases, and he welcomes back his guest of the week, musician and writer Anthony Joseph for a special poetry-focused edition of 4/4.

Poet, novelist, musician and academic Anthony Joseph is back with his second selection of the week, in a special poetry-focused edition of 4/4.

Tonight, he selects a record by a poet and spoken word artist that he has been inspired by.

There is also music by Ekep Nkwelle, anja ngozi and James Mollison, and Marla Kether and Sofia Grant.

‘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.

To listen on most smart speakers, just say: 'Ask BBC Sounds to play Round Midnight.'

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Tuesday 23:30
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • On A Limb

    For Aunt Sharon

    • FOR AUNT SHARON (Single).
    • Lost in the Stars.

  • Penny Brown

    Nowadays

    • Brown Penny EP.
    • BeatPrint Records.

  • Society of Chemists

    The foam on a lavender earl grey latte

    • Society of Chemists.
    • Independent / Society of Chemists.

  • Ekep Nkwelle

    Early One Mornin'

    • Caged Bird.
    • Mack Avenue Records.

  • ARQ

    Here and Now

    • Short Stories.
    • ARQ Records.

  • Lena Horne

    Darn That Dream

    • Love Is The Thing.
    • RCA Records / Sony Music Entertainment.

  • Ruby Rushton

    Otto

    • Legacy!.
    • 22a.

  • Marla Kether

    Reverse (feat. Sofia Grant)

    • Luso EP.
    • Strut Records / !K7 Music.

  • Gylan Kain

    Black Satin Amazon Fire Engine Cry Baby

    • The Blue Guerrilla.
    • Juggernaut Records.

  • Robohands & Roy McGrath

    Infinite Energetic

    • Infinite Energetic (Single).
    • Independent / Robohands Music.

  • Anja Ngozi

    Monk (feat. James Mollison)

    • Context.
    • Independent.

Broadcast

  • Tuesday 23:30
    BBC Radio 3