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Radio 3's world music programme, with new CDs and studio sessions

World on 3: Krar Collective in Session

Krar Collective in Session

21/09/2012

BBC Radio 3 - World on 3, Krar Collective in Session

Lopa Kothari presents new world music releases and a session with Krar Collective.

Lopa Kothari presents new world music releases and a studio session with London-based Ethiopian group Krar Collective, who play songs from their debut album Ethiopia Super Krar.

Lopa Kothari with some of the latest world music releases and a studio session with London-based Ethiopian 
group Krar Collective.

Led by Temesegen Tareken, a former pupil of veteran Ethiopian vibraphone player Mulatu Astatke, the Krar Collective play a gritty and upbeat take on traditional Ethiopian songs. The core of their sound is the Krar the Ethiopian 5 or 6 stringed harp, and they will be playing songs from their debut album 'Ethiopia Super Krar'.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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