With the Dawn Patrol. And at 6.15 Pause for Thought with Maureen Kendler.

At 9.15 Pause for Thought with DH Nagaraja.

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With New Country, including the latesttunes, news and gossip from Nashville.

The latest in folk and acoustic-based music. Also, a look at the nominees for next
Monday's fourth annual
BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. mike.harding@bbc.co.uk

Series in which singer Mica Paris showcases classic and modern soul music, with special guests and exclusive live sessions. This edition looks at some of the hottest acts on the British soul scene, including Shaun Escoffery , Lewis Taylor and Terri Walker.

Series in which Sheila Chandra offers an introduction to bhangra, the Punjabi dance music whose rhythms are pounded out on the dhol, a two-headed drum. This edition features Bally Sagoo, Talvin Singh, Asian Dub Foundation, Kula Shaker, Malkit Singh, Cornershop and Black Star Liner.

At 1.30 Pause for Thought with Peter Baker.

At 3.30 Pause for Thought with Peter Baker.