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National Poetry Day

Tonight, Soweto marks National Poetry Day in the UK with a selection of poetry-focused tracks, and he welcomes back his guest all this week, Anthony Joseph, with a final 4/4 choice.

All this week, Soweto has been joined by poet, author, musician and academic Anthony Joseph as his guest. He's been sharing some of the albums that centre poetry and spoken word with music, and that have inspired him, for a special edition of 4/4.

Today marks National Poetry Day, and to conclude his week, Anthony chooses a record by an American singer, poet, multi-disciplinary artist and activist that he admires.

Also in the programme, there is music by aja monet, MA.MOYO with Marysia Osu, JEANNE LEE, and British jazz royalty Dave Holland, who celebrates his 80th birthday today.

‘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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Thursday 23:30
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Andrew Wasyly & Kathryn Joseph

    Spectators In The Absence Of God

    • Irreparable Parables.
    • Clay Pipe Music.

  • MA.MOYO & Marysia Osu

    EarthCries

    • EarthCries / Gloriosa.
    • Síbín.

  • Gil Scott‐Heron

    Everyday

    • Small Talk at 125th and Lenox.
    • Flying Dutchman Records.

  • aja monet

    skinfolk

    • when the poems do what they do.
    • drink more water.

  • Lady Paradox, Pat D, Benjamin Zephaniah & Selone

    New Dawn

    • Soulscapes & Jazz Breaks.
    • A Bridge Too Far Recordings / P-Vine Records.

  • Kiri Ra!

    oem

    • nen.
    • We Jazz Records.

  • Nikki Giovanni

    My House

    • Like a Ripple on a Pond.
    • Atlantic Records.

  • Jeanne Lee

    Sundance

    • Conspiracy.
    • Earthforms.

  • Camille Yarbrough

    All Hid

    • The Iron Pot Cooker.
    • Vanguard Records.

  • Dave Holland Quintet

    Easy Did It

    • Prime Directive.
    • ECM Records.

Broadcast

  • Thursday 23:30
    BBC Radio 3