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A Suzanne Bonnar exclusive

Jackie Kay celebrates National Poetry Day with a tune from the Scottish singer.

鈥楻ound Midnight is presented by award-winning saxophonist Soweto Kinch. This weekday late-night show celebrates the thriving UK jazz scene and spotlights the best new music alongside incredible acts from past decades.

Poet Jackie Kay brings her record selections to a close on National Poetry Day with a tune from Scottish singer, Suzanne Bonnar.

Plus, there's music from Patrice Rushen, Ebo Taylor and Daniel Casimir.

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1 hour

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Thursday 23:30

Music Played

  • Shakti & John McLaughlin

    Face To Face

    • Natural Elements.
    • Columbia.
  • Phil Merriman Trio

    Strength In Weakness

    • The Roots Beneath.
  • Patrice Rushen

    Shortie's Portion

    • Prelusion.
    • Craft Recordings.
  • aja monet

    black joy

    • when the poems do what they do.
    • metaphor mermaid/drink sum wtr.
  • Ebo Taylor

    Obra Akyedzi

    • Ebo Taylor JID022.
    • Jazz Is Dead.
  • Cor谩s Trio

    The Roscommon

    • Cor谩s Trio.
    • coracle.
  • Brother's Testament

    Icarus

  • Suzanne Bonnar

    Miss Celie's Blues

  • Daniel Casimir

    In Search For Goldilocks

    • Balance.
    • Jazz re:freshed.
  • Contours

    Elevation 3 (feat. Abel Selacoe & Rebekah Reid)

    • Elevations.
    • Music From Memory.

Broadcast

  • Thursday 23:30