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Contemporary and classical tracks from around the world with Mark Coles.

Mark Coles has a lifelong passion for world music. Each week he uses his extensive knowledge to present the best contemporary music from across the globe.

Mark Coles has a lifelong passion for world music. Each week he uses his extensive knowledge to present the best contemporary music from across the globe. 

Whether he's on location, choosing music on one theme, speaking to a high-profile studio guest, or simply picking the best tracks, Mark provides half an hour of amazing music and background information.

World Of Music: 17/07/2010

17/07/2010

BBC World Service - World Of Music, 17/07/2010

This week acclaimed singer/songwriter Alejandro Escovedo is Mark Coles' studio guest.

This week, Mark Coles' guest in the studio, playing a selection of world music that has influenced him, will be acclaimed singer/songwriter Alejandro Escovedo. 

Brought up on a diet of Texan and Mexican music, his own work has absorbed influences from all over the world and been lauded by critics and musicians alike. His latest album sees contributions from friends/fans Bruce Springsteen and Ian Hunter. He talks to Mark about the music he heard as he was growing up and what he's listening to nowadays.

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