Rhodri Marsden and Yazz Ahmed head from Bahrain to Japan
Trumpeter Yazz Ahmed and musician Rhodri Marsden embark on a global musical journey with Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye, as they add the next five tracks to the playlist.
British-Bahraini Flugelhorn and trumpet player Yazz Ahmed and writer and musician Rhodri Marsden bring their instruments to the studio to add the next five tracks with Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe. The musical patch will lead them from the Caribbean to Springfield, Bahrain, Japan and a controversial optimistic slice of British humour.
Producer: Jerome Weatherald
Presented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe
The five tracks in this week's playlist:
Jump in the Line by Harry Belafonte
The Simpsons Theme by Danny Elfman
Ala Wain by Majaz
Ue o Muite Aruk艒 (Sukiyaki) by Kyu Sakamoto
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life by Eric Idle
Other music in this episode:
Money (That's What I Want) by Barrett Strong
Bring Him Back 成人快手 (Nelson Mandela) by Hugh Masekela
Jump In the Line by Woody Herman
Labor Day by Lord Invader
Banana Boat (Day-O) by Harry Belafonte
Midnight Special by Harry Belafonte
Main Titles from Beetlejuice soundtrack by Danny Elfman
Magic Moments by Perry Como
Don't Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin
Give a Little Whistle from Pinocchio by Cliff Edwards and Dickie Jones
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- Friday 19:15成人快手 Radio 4
- Next Tuesday 11:00成人快手 Radio 4
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