Moshe Morad introduces recordings from the 2008 International Oud Festival, including Nazareth's greatest young singer and some Jewish Kawali. Show more
Istanbul-born singer Cigdem Aslan guides us through the Alevi music of Turkey
TootArd in session for World on 3 Show more
Moshe Morad goes deep into the southern desert to find out what it means to be a Bedouin and learn about their ancient customs. Show more
Moshe Morad travels to Jordan. 2/2. Moshe is in the capital, Amman, where he records live sessions with some of Jordan's up-and-coming young groups. Show more
Reem Kelani on the role of music in Egypt's revolution in 2011, and how the songs of Sayyid Darwish sustained protestors in Tahrir Square, almost a century after they were written. Show more
Celtic Zone
Celtic Fusion
5 hours, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland MWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland MW
Mary Ann Kennedy delves into the world of Celtic Fusion with Shooglenifty, Peatbog Faeries, Old Blind Dogs, Paul Mounsey, Salsa Celtica, Wolfstone and many more top performers. Show more
Moshe Morad introduces more specially recorded performances from the 2008 Jerusalem International Oud Festival. Show more
World Routes
Jordan - Amman: Ilham Al Madfai
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Available for over a year
Moshe Morad travels to Jordan's capital, Amman, to record one of the Middle East's biggest stars, Iraqi singer and songwriter Ilham Al Madfai. Show more
Reem Kelani in session for World on 3 Show more
Kathryn Tickell with a studio session with members of The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians Show more
Tracks: Azraq, Anosis, Longa Kismet ,Halfouine Show more
Joseph Tawadros performs solo Oud live on World on 3
Arash Moradi (solo Tanbour) performing live on World on 3 Show more
Marcel Khalife in session for World on 3 Show more
Moshe Morad presents exclusive recordings made for the programme at the 2008 Jerusalem International Oud Festival, with music from Syria and ancient Jewish songs from Persia. Show more
Oud player Yaz Fentazi in session via BBC Introducing
An auditory journey across Spain, Portugal and Morocco Show more
Moshe Morad visits the childhood home of Jesus, Nazareth, meeting members of the Joubran musical dynasty, visiting their oud factory and meeting the Nazareth Arabic orchestra. Show more
Iranian Classical Music
Persian Classical Music in the Radio Age
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Available for years
Iranian singer and educator Mahsa Vahdat explores how the radio and recording age impacted Persian music, and the emergence of female stars such as Qamar and Marzieh. Show more