Hackney GlobeTrotter

Hackney Globetrotter 82

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:45:05 +0000

Big tropical selection today with new and vintage cumbia, 3ball, champeta, chica reggae and new music from Cuba. Plus tunes from Turkey, Cambodia, Mali and Palestine.

Hackney Globe Trotter 81

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:28:51 +0000

HGT radio is 'Uptown Top Ranking' in a dubbed out style and fashion for another show of Otherworldly beats, grooves and songs. Including new music from Prince fatty, The Pyramids, Dub Colossus Makina del Karibe, Joyce and more. A one hour round the world from Hackney and back musical odyssey.

Hackney Globetrotter 80

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:18:23 +0000

Play a song or two for you - It's the HGT show and the usual, unusual world, ghetto, jazz, dancehall, soul, raver, latino, afro 1 hour musical selection straight from the streets of Hackney to the world wide web

Hackney Globetrotter 79

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:49:31 +0000

2012 Here we go for the brand new all live Wednesday afternoons at SOAS Radio. A big selection as always for the HGT show from tropical to dub to cumbia to Iranian pop with a few ravers, vintage classics and future hits thrown in for good measure. It's Hackney broadcasting to the world.......

Hackney Globetrotter 78: End of 2011 Special

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

HGT 78. 2011 the best of. A round up of some of the top tunes of the year gracing the itunes folder of Hackney GT HQ. As always too much music and not enough time but here is a little selection of the cream of the crop of afro, latino, gypsy, soul, jazz, wobble, ragga, reggae, cumbia (of course), brazilian, arabic, retro, modern, ravers and bangers to come out or be reissued this year. Something for literally everyone - So that means no excuses! Tune in live or check the podcast and happy Christmas and new year to one and all

Hackney Globetrotter 76

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:55:46 +0000

The end of the year is nigh and not many shows left for 2011 but as always more than enough new music to cram in to one hour for another episode of Hackney Globe Trotting with excursions this time round to Brazil, Germany, USA, Japan, Argentina, Cuba and beyond. Grab your musical passport and get ready for a little bit of cultural horizon expansion. Leaving planet Hackney very shortly. Last call..........

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 75

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:52:55 +0000

It might be cold and dull in London town today but we are having some ice cream cumbia to top a great selection from Iranian folk funk to gypsy drum and bass, dancehall pop, Q-Tip bossa mash -ups, wobble grime, classic lost Brazilian gems to tribal latino bangers to make for a truly sunshine global musical celebration.

Hackney Globe Trotter 74

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:59:01 +0000

HGT Radio no. 74. Ended up with a whole load of new cumbia and tropical flavours in the itunes folder this week so decided it was time for latino, ghetto, cumbia, chica, electro champetta round-up and we are taking no prisoners. Hold tight.

Hackney Globe Trotter 73

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:24:24 +0000

HGT 73. All the usual unusual selections, little balkan/gypsy fest roundup of current bangers from the orient and beyond.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 72

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:48:20 +0000

HGT 72. Eden's Island is the name of just one of the tracks on this weeks show and it truly is a paradise haven of global musical nuggets on this excursions of the the Hackney Globe Trotter radio show. From African rock n roll to electro house, ska, ragga, arabic beats, more turkish psych, new brazilian vibes to tributes to Gill Scott Heron and reggae covers of Nirvana courtesy of Little Roy..................

Hackney Globetrotter 71

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:02:49 +0000

HGT 71. An even more diverse show today. Where else will you hear Turkish psych, UK latin rhumba, soulful funky renditions from Lebanon, Colombia and France. New reggae from London , ravers from Mexico, electronica from Japan and classic doowop via NY and so much more........

Hackney Globetrotter 70

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:09:53 +0000

It's Hackney Globe Trotters birthda, so a few self indulgent treats thrown in plus the latest upfront, raver, global, hip hop, bass, latino, afro, psych and sweetest reggae for your listening pleasuressssss. Ayeeeeeeee.

Broadcasting live 5-6pm UK time @ www.soasradio.org and podcast on itunes and www.soasradio.org

Hackney Globetrotter 69

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:23:24 +0000

HGT in the studio with very special guest Mr Toy Selectah from Monterey, Mexico!

Hackney Globetrotter 68

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:13:00 +0000

HGT 68. An alternative outing this time round. Taking in the dark
and mysterious from countries as far and wide as Tanzania, Turkey,
Indonesia, Senegal, Portugal and Iran. Musically the diversity
continues from prog rock to merengue, kuduro, funk and beyond.

1.Tablas Guruve, Kuljit Bhamra, Bhangra Latina
2.Quiver, Dj iZem
3.Return to the Journey, Thundercat, The Golden Age of Apocalypse, Brainfeeder
4.Uang, Duo Kribo, Those Shocking, Shaking Days: Indonesia Hard,
Psychedelic, Progressive Rock And Funk:1970-1978, Now Again
5.Soul Raga , MEHRPOUYA, Persian Funk

Hackney Globetrotter 67

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:37:07 +0000

From Iran to Cambodia, UK to Zambia. What a big mix and treasure
trove of sophisticated , exotic, funky , upfront, rocking and banging
tunes. A one hour Hackney to the world radio excursion.

1. Daylight , Thundercat ,The Golden Age of Apocalypse, Brainfeeder
2.Slide, The Bugs The Polaris Story, Polaris (Boston)
3.Ghazal, Kourosh Back From The Brink: Pre-Revolution Psychedelic
Rock From Iran, Now and Again
4.Sra Mouy Keo (Glass Of Wine), Ros Sereysothea Groove Club Vol. 3:
Cambodia Rock Intensified! Lion Productions
5.Primavera, Ocote Soul Sounds Taurus, ESL Music

Hackney Globetrotter 66

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:10:07 +0000

HGT 66. From pop to popping speakers including dirty blues, Swiss ethio funk, Swedish gypsy skanking punk, Zanzibar funk rock, steel pan beats, dubstep and reggae, jazz and latin ravers . The soundtrack of Hackney on an average Wednesday afternoon...........

Hackney Globetrotter 65

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:34:25 +0000

Afro soundtrack music via Soundway, moombahstep (whatever that is) Jump Around, The Specials goes drum n bass a little bit of Skalypso from Nickodemus some Schlachtofbronx baile funk, classic salsa and cumbia from Colombia (where else). New reggae dub business out of the latin Dub camp courtesy of Hills plus a few extra nuggets thrown in for good measure.

Hackney Globetrotter 64

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:28:22 +0000

HGT 64. Plenty of global bangers in the show mixed up with the best in vintage to upfront jazz, cumbia, ska, raver, soul and some classic disco funk

Hackney Globe Trotter 63

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:52:02 +0000

From Amy to Basement Jaxx goes classical there is a lot of UK music in this show plus all the funky, afro, latino, raver, gypsy, retro music you normally expect from the HGT.

1.Back To Black - Amy Winehouse (Back To Black)
2.Tell Me What To Do - Johnny "Hammond" Smith (Gears)
3.Love and Devotion - CLAUDE DARROUX
4.Prison Song - Shahram Shabpareh (Persian Funk)
5.Sowa - Fatoumata Diawara (Fatou)
6.Church - Nadastrom & Heartbreak (Moombahsoul V.2)
7.Madhouse - Mister Abbass, Kimya, Lon' Jon, Teichmann (Welcome To The Madhouse)

Hackney Globetrotter 62

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:38:08 +0000

HGT in the mix. A special party world wide, genre bending, funky dj selection.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 61

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:29:38 +0000

Mix up, mash up, global music Hackney madness. Russ Jones back in the studio for another Hackney Globe Trotter radio show with what really is a very wide and upfront musical selection . Run da riddmmmmmmms........

Hackney Globetrotter 60

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Today we go to Argentina, Persia, Staten Island NYC, California, Puerto Pico, Congo, Bollywood, Mexico, Colombia, Canada and beyond for one very funky Hackney Globe Totter radio show.

Hackney Globetrotter 59

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:33:50 +0000

From Norway to SA and Tokyo to New York. The vapour trails from this
weeks HGT musical excursion make for one big sky of criss-crosses.
From new dub to raver, disco, SA dance and back to the classics it is
going to be one big party on board flight HGT no. 59

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 58

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:06:50 +0000

Its all about the Hackney Jungle Fever with a bit of Mental Remedy, Bata Tea, Shadow Kissing, Brazilian Skies, Upbeat Version(s), Rasta Judge(s), Gloria and Aurora to name but a few.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 57

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:40:19 +0000

HGT 57- Representing all corners of the globe with a few twist thrown in . Highlights include vintage Somali funk, A Nitwin Sawhney Clodcut remix classic, new instrumental reggae from guitar maestro Willie Lindo some excellent new samba funk from Gaorotas Suecas, and essential new releases from Omar, Colombian band Sistema Solar and KIng Abid in a arabic danchall stylee. Finally its back to the UK for some lovers rock courtesy of Carrol Thompson.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 56

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:08:13 +0000

HGT 56. Gil Scott-Heron tribute. Big band funk, moombhaton, Pernambuco pysch, classic British r 'n'b, cumbia ravers, new boogaloo, new reggae and something from the Embe Marimba band. You could say something for every one - Don't Worry Be Happy!

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 55

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Today the HGT goes to Brazil, Ghana, UK, Colombia, Brazil, Sierra Leone, UK, USA and Arabia. That must be about zone 256 on a one day travel card. Hold tight and have your ticket ready!

Hackney Globetrotter 54

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Wed, 18 May 2011 13:36:34 +0000

Tropical, skanking, dubtastic , grime, cumbiaaaaaaa, swing, afro trance, afro disco, afro beat, balkan mexicano, Russian punk and coming home to a little bit of brand new UK reggae and soul. The journey continues.................

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 53

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Wed, 11 May 2011 14:07:40 +0000

HGT show number 53:- As Ebo Taylor says 'What is Life'. Well today
it's all about another sunny day in London town and music from all
around the world. From great re-issues to Latin bangers, Jewish
gangster swing, Balkan dub, the freshest moombhaton, Ghanaian street
horn bands and so much more. The normal Hackney story.

1.What Is Life? Ebo Taylor & Uhuru-Yenzu, Life Stories - Highlife &
Afrobeat Classics 1973-1980, Strut
2.Turned Around, Joe Henderson, Multiple
3.Gilt Edged Four , Yiddisher Charleston, Shantel & Oz Almog: Kosher

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 52

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

HGT returns somewhat battered from the excellent Winter Sessions in Chamonix to try and soothe out the aches and pain with some musical niceness. Yiddish swing, Samoan pipe music, blue eyed soul, breakbeat dubstep, etherial jazz, new and old cumbia, afro dancers and more. ANother very mixed 1 hour globe rocking journey. www.soasradio.org/hgt

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 51

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

From Tamil rock to Arabic nu pop, Thai funk, classic latin, latin dubstep to jazz, afro house and beyond. HGT mixing it up proper global style.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 50 - 2 Hour Special

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:00:51 +0000

HT goes 50. Yes yes yes , 50 shows young and this time round a 2 hour special. The biggest mix up of global raver, classics, future hits and undiscovered gems. 1st stop Hackney Central then its an around the world in thirty something musical ways version excursion.

Hackney Globetrotter 49

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:50:03 +0000

Big mix up as always from classic gospel to the latest moombhaton ravers spiced with a bit of congolese secousse, garage surf, glitchy electro afro remix, latin drum n bass, Colombian folkloric vallento, cumbia reggae, Brazilian hip-hop, funk, tropical house and ska. Your normal Wednesday afternoon listening experience.

Live 4-5pm BST www.soasradio.org, podcast at soasradio.org/hgt and iTunes

Hackney Globetrotter 48

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The sun is truly shinning in London town. Its a new season and new energy burst fourth from the studios of SOAS university, soasradio.org and a little bit of Hackney on the eastside. Tropical, mystical, banging, soulful, african, latino, retro and future hits. Hackney Globe Trotter in 'da mix' and live and direct........

Broadcasting live Wednesday 4-5pm GMT soasradio.org and www.groovilizacion.com and podcast soasradio.org/hgt and on itunes-Hackney Globetrotter

Hackney Globetrotter 47

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:59:13 +0000

Heavy and turbulent times in the world. Thoughts go out to Japan and people of the middle east. Hackney Globe Trotter radio episode 47

Hackney Globetrotter 46

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:02:58 +0000

World wide selection as ever and crossing all musical boundaries:
Raver merengue, SA jazz, original latin garage punk, cumbia, highlife,
grime and much much more.

Hackney Globetrotter 45

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:08:00 +0000

Another week of too much music and not enough time. Where does it end? After checking the brilliant Reggae Britannia doc on the BBC Four TV this show has more than a reflection of that scene and its protagonists . Also new music from Asian Dub Foundation, Dreadsquad, Quantic, Magico and Sergent Garcia.

SOAS Radio Live - Hackney Globe Trotter

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:44:40 +0000

Live DJ Set by Hackney Globetrotter Russ Jones at the SOAS Radio Live event at Favela Chic in January.

Hackney GlobeTrotter 44

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:00:00 +0000

Special guest in the studio: Mais Un Gringo talking about and playing tracks from his great new compilation Oi! A Nova Musica Brasileira! Plus the normal unusual mix up of Colombian afrobeat, Sun Ra Jazz, Teena Marie tribute, new highlife and soukous, James Blake, latin drum and bass and some 8 bit glitchy guarachero dubstep no less!

Hackney Globetrotter 42

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:50:30 +0000

Hackney to the world. Mambo to new forro, Japan and Jamaica via Hackney for some reggae offerings, classic Talking Heads, Cuban jazz, afro beats, electro beats and spoken word and more..........

(Sorry that things are out of order - Episode 42 somehow escaped our automagic publishing system. Who knows, perhaps it is the answer to life, the universe and everything and our system doesn't want you to find out?)

Hackney GlobeTrotter 43

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:08:05 +0000

Up up and away flying in my beautiful balloon.............. across the infamous marshes, London, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and appropriately landing down in California for some dubstep dreaming.

Hackney Globe Trotter Episode 41

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

HGT is go for 2011 and on this trip traveling to to Cuba, Colombia, UK, Hackney, Brazil, SA, Hackney (again), Ethiopia, Amsterdam, Nigeria, The Congo, Bow (East London again) and Honduras. You try
doing that in one hour! Hold tight

Hackney Globetrotter Vs Movimientos: The Best of 2010

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

HGT vs Movimientos, Russ Jones and Cal Jader 2010 end of year round -up. Great music, chat , debate and banter for an extended 2-hour special . A few of the highlights of the year and looking forward for 2011. Dont forget to check our check NYE party Tropicalista at the Rich Mix with Hackney Empire and Latin Dub Soundsystem live and in 'da house'

Hackney Globe Trotter Episode 39

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:27:04 +0000

Disco to Argentina electro avante-garde with plenty in-between. An arabic influenced 3 in a-row, more Thai funk and the sound of Siam, soukous from Secousse, Sierra Leone bashment , salsa, latin funk and even maori music from New Zealand. The globe trotting continues.

Hackney GlobeTrotter Episode 38

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:30:32 +0000

1.True Blues, The Last Poets, This is Madness

2.Mad Bangra , artist unknown

3.The African Look , Philip Cohran and the Artistic Heritage Ensemble The Zulu 45s Collection, Jazzman

4.Encuentro, Irakere, Cuba Libre, Far Out Recs

5.The Peanut Vendor, Lalo Schifrin, Talkin' Verve: Lalo Schifrin

6.Eres una Niña, Nigga aka Flex

7.Texano Hop , Acorde On, www.myspace.com/dimeacordeon www.myspace.com/dimeacordeon

8.Sisko's Blues (Funke Ambiente Remix), Slavic Soul Party! Remixed

9.Makumba, Batida, Dance Mwangolé

Hackney Globe Trotter 37: Get On Train, Go With Bus, Elephant Ride, Put Up Tent.

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 12:51:48 +0000

(All will be apparent...regarding that title...)

1. I Believe In Miracles (Stereo), Mark Capanni, I Believe In Miracles

2. Get Ready, Here I Come , Gregory Isaacs, The Prime Of Gregory Isaacs

3. Rite of the Ancients, The Budos Band, The Budos Band III (Bonus Version)

4. Kun Rod Fai, Pai Rod Bus, Kee Chang, Kang Tent, Zud Rang Maa

5. Oriental Twist , Pete Drake, For Pete's Sake

And more....

Hackney Globe Trotter Episode 36 - Tropical Special

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:54:12 +0000

HGT 36 Tropical Special with guest DJ Sonido Martinez: a lil' bit of cumbia crunk plus the normal mix-up, mash-up global soundtrack from Hackney to the world.

Hackney GlobeTrotter 35

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:50:40 +0000

Jazz, electronica, rhumba, ragga, tropical disco, dancehall, mali/cuba music, George Benson, avant-garde pop, ethiopian mash-ups, and township rave - In the words of Sufan Stevens it's 'Too Much' : HGT Episode 35 ..................

Hackney GlobeTrotter 34

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:11:32 +0000

Special guest in the studio - La Chusma Collective from Berlin. Previewing releases from their new label, Sistema Solar and Cumbia Bestial compilation. In addition music from Eritrea, Brazil, Jamacia and the UK

Hackney GlobeTrotter 33

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:37:00 +0000

A round up the albums that that have dropped through the postbox of HGT HQ over the last few months and been waiting for the proper airing and some of them a a dusting off. New tracks from Cheik Lo, Systema Solar, Mad Professor, Soul Jazz Orchestra and Konono No. 1. Old tracks new compilations the likes of Kenny Graham, 20th Century Steel Band and Wganda Kenya to name a few and as always from all around the world from the luxury of your very own armchair...

Hackney GlobeTrotter 32

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:02:00 +0000

After too long a break the Hackney Globe Trotter is back. Trips to Lebanon , Spain, Denmark, Glastonbury festival and World Cup inspire the show and as always the canon of music is broad and varied. Cumbia, classic hip-hop, Brazilian drum 'n' bass, reggae, Ethiopian r 'n' b and raverton. It's all in the bag.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 31

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:39:00 +0000

Man seeks the Future, Russ Jones the HGT on a mission . The future of global music. Indo electronica, thai beat, LDN dubstep, Jap Dub, ethiopique jazz, moog cumbia, nu brazil samba, dirty drum n bass and plenty of new school latin.

Hackney GlobeTrotter Episode 30

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Fri, 21 May 2010 10:15:00 +0000

HGT is 30! Thirty episodes and going strong. Included in this show, Thai Funk, Japanese death jazz, 'new' Jimi Hendrix, dubstep from Bassnectar, forro from Pernembuco Brazil, new valento from Very Be Careful out of LA, a SA offering from Letta Mbulu and cumbia from Aníbal Velásquez.

Hackney GlobeTrotter Episode 29

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:44:00 +0000

Party Bangers to african retro swingers. Taking in Senegal, L.A., Angola, Cuba, Ethiopia, South Africa, U.K., Brazil, Jamaica and beyond. The true sound of the world; and - of course - Hackney, East London.

Hackney GlobeTrotter Episode 28

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:41:00 +0000

Vintage Samba, brand new Multau from Eithiopia, two tracks from the new Gil Scott Heron album, Nigerian Blues, more African reggae from Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars and continuing the S.A. theme with some brand new kwaito and a whole load more...

1.On My Radio 3 of 18 The Selecter Too Much Two Tone - Ska Classics

2.Running 12 Gil Scott-Heron I’m New Here

3.I’ll Take Care Of You 6 Gil Scott-Heron I’m New Here

4.Global Threat 2 of 13 Sierra Leone's Refugee All-Stars Rise & Shine World

Hackney GlobeTrotter Episode 27

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:33:00 +0000

Japanese crooners, Asian dubstep, SA kwaito, brass bands, classic disco, root and cuture, Balkan drum 'n' bass and Egyptian jazz. It's all in the bag and more for another truly globetrotting episode.

Hackney GlobeTrotter Episode 26

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:30:00 +0000

Hackney, Hackney, Hackney. It's all about East London and the multi-cultural planet earth. Brand new Indian indy style, Canadian ragga dub, Mos Def tripped out hip hop, Argentinian nu cumbia, a world cup South African 4 in a row preview, new music from Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, more from Batida from Angola, ethiopian offerings from Belomi Bennp and Invisible System, swing drum n bass from DJ Frappo and rude boy music from the UK courtesy of The Heatwave and YT

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 25

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:23:00 +0000

A really big mix up this week. Loads of brand new music and even an exclusive from the likes of Daddy Skitz, Vampire weekend, Fools Gold and Jay Electronica. A great reissue of Venzulean rock via London. A Haiti selection and sending out some positive vibes from for the people of such a troubled nation. Some bangers via Dominican Republic and Columbia, Jazz from Cuba and live in London with Dorren Thobekile and Trans Global Underground.

Hackney GlobeTrotter Episode 24

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:48:00 +0000

New music from Balkan Beat box, Los Chinches, Rubi Dan, Dionne Bromfiled and more. It's all about the music of East London - and of course the world.

Hackney GlobeTrotter Episode 23

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:01:00 +0000

DJ Russ Jones kickstarts a new year and new decade with a bumper show or great new music truly covering a broad church, including new classic hip hop from Mos Def, classic salsa from Wille Colon, classic jewish klezmer remixes, classic Ethiopian new school beats, classic indie rock cumbia drum bass and some classic bollywood Madlip hip fusion; plus all-over classic material normally covered from Africa to Latin America to the U.S. of A.

Hackney GlobeTrotter: Episode 22

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Too much music not enough time! Russ Jones trys to fit in as many new releases as possible in this episode; with new music from the Budos Band, Nicodemus, Sidestepper, Douster and more. An extended 'live in' section with an additional excursion to Bristol and a not so 'live' selection but a an amazing DJ session at Dingwalls in London and a track from that gig. A bit of jazz, swing and bossa style and - as always - music from around the globe.

Hackney GlobeTrotter vs. Movimientos: End of 2009 Special

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Russ Jones and Cal Jader join forces to bring you an end of year bonanza with some of the biggest sounds from the global underground music scene. Anything from Latin Raverton to Cumbia Dubstep, vintage tropical nuggets, Swinging Gypsy grooves, Funk, Afro-Soul, and Rock 'n' Roll in their round up of some of the best albums of the year!

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 20

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:07:00 +0000

Bollywodd re-edit disco classics, soukous new and old, live in London with Staff Benda Bilili and NY based Forro in The Dark, Cumbia dubstep madness, a small feature on the new Soundway Recordings , Tumblele compilation and plenty of Latin, African, reggae and new gypsy beats in between.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 19

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:03:00 +0000

New music from East Africa, the Balkans, Cuba, San Francisco and Columbia. Old music from the UK, Benin, Coloumbia (again) and Mali. 3 in a row cumbia section some retro jazz funk and two up from the the Sabo crew sate-side. As always representing east London and the global mash up where ever it thrives.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 18

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Too much music not enough time! Tracks from the amazing Simphiwe Dana of S . Africa, new Colombian heros Chocquip Town, the cumbia mix up with classic version of Cumbia Sampuesana, a track from the new Sonido martinez Argentina cumbia comp, some gyspy dubstep courtesy of Sa Bat Machines and a some classic soul from East of Underground to name but a few.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 17

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:56:00 +0000

A very tropical session in store in this week's Hackney Globetrotter, with less of the bangers and more of the rootsy selection. Plenty of new releases, great albums and compilations to dig into and mainly on an afro/latino tip. There is new music from Mojaraa Electrica out of Colombia, as well as the Cumbia selection - four in a row this time. Compilation tracks from a new Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou Vol 2 comp, another track from the new Soundway TUMBÉLÉ! French Caribbean comp, Soukous from canda Bongo Man on a Rough guide album, some Samba from Far Out Recordings and to add to the spice some Thai hip hop and Indian dub step.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 16

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:47:00 +0000

DJ Russ Jones brings you lessons from the Manhattan School of Music and the Mexican Institute of Sound as well as many other great artists as he takes the hotseat for another Hackney Globetrotting session.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 15

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:50:00 +0000

This weeks Hackney Globetrotter features many stopovers, including Amadou and Mariam in Mali, the Soil and Pimp Sessions in Tokyo, and Devendra Banhart in the Americas among many other destinations with great new tracks.

Hackney GlobeTrotter Episode 14

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:55:00 +0000

As always the music goes in all directions. Plenty from the latin quarters, killer old afro cuban with Hifi Cuban Drums, Colombian reggaeton, the cumbia mix up, forro house old school boogaloo and broken latin salsa remix from yours truly and Latin Dub SS. There are also a few raver selections including some gypsy inspired beats courstey of Gypsy Kings, a track from the the new Schtaltof Bronx album, Arabic banger from Sammin, some tropical funk, dubstep from TC and some classic, nu school soul from the new excellent Mayer Hawthorne album.

Hackney GlobeTrotter Episode 13

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:58:00 +0000

Too much music not enough time. The blogs and downloads are running way with themselves. Music coming in thick and fast. This show has the obligatory cumbia remixes, classic high life , dub step, Rai, The Specials, Michael Jackson tribute, latin funk revival and a few more bits shoehorned in...

Hackney GlobeTrotter Episode 12

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:08:00 +0000

An episode not for the narrow minded from the Hackney GlobeTrotter - featuring two tracks inspired by Egypt, swing drum 'n' bass, the Lord's Prayer in a latin soul stylee, new african music (via Clapton and Hackney no less), more classics from Franco, another track from the amazing new Tony Allen Album, Morrisey gone raverton courtesy of Toy Selectah, Spanish funk rock, washboard blues from Sonny Terry and few more in between.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 11

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:25:00 +0000

This weeks Globetrotting session features the Daktaris, Desi Arnaz and His Orchestra, Los Mono and Dub Colossus.

Hackney GlobeTrotter Episode 10

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:09:00 +0000

Another show of the latest and greatest hits brought to you by the Hackney GlobeTrotter, featuring Axel Krygier, Paco Mendoza and Notorious Jatt.

Hackney GlobeTrotter Episode 9

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:08:00 +0000

Another round-the-world Musical Journey with DJ Russ Jones, this week including tracks by Aman Hayer, Electro Coco and the Mexican Institute of Sound

Hackney GlobeTrotter Episode 8

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:42:00 +0000

Manny Bango, Trans Global Underground and Ferro Gaita feature among DJ Russ Jones's picks for this weeks Hackney Globetrotter.

Hackney GlobeTrotter episode 7

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:38:00 +0000

Russ Jones starts with remixes of Bob Marley and Fela Kuti to take us through another Globe-trotting extravaganza.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 6

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:28:00 +0000

Episode 6 opens with a re-interpretation of the Beatles' 'Come Together' by the Meteros, then carries on into an unpredictable hour of Global Funk, heavy on the latest Dub Step. Also the latest from Amadou & Mariam including a guest appearance by the duo's producer, Marc-Antoine Moreau.

Hackney GlobeTrotter Episode 5

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:01:00 +0000

New music from around the world including Mexican electronica from the new Mexican Institute of Sound Album, Soy Sauce. Peruvian Chicha fills this weeks Cumbia slot, followed by retro west African tunes from The Rail Band, and the NYC Latin R&B legend Joe Bataan mixed in with more global hits.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 4

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:32:00 +0000

DJ Russ Jones returns to OpenAir with a collection of new global beats, picked up on his recent 5 week tour of Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 3

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:34:00 +0000

In a show recorded in January, DJ Russ Jones celebrates the inauguration of Barack Obama with tracks from the likes of Coco Tea and Fosforo, and also brings us more of the latest and greatest from East London and the rest of the world.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 2

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:43:00 +0000

In the first episode recorded in 2009, Russ Jones brings us more of the best global undergound dance music, old and new.

Hackney Globetrotter Episode 1

info@soasradio.org (SOAS Radio) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:27:00 +0000

In the first episode of Hackney Globetrotter, DJ Russ Jones plays a some hot new tunes, some dubstep, and Louis Jordan among others.