'Round Midnight

Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras and around the world, with a focus on new British artists, live sessions and guests, and undiscovered talent from BBC Introducing.

Radio 3,21 episodes

Episodes

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Sultan Stevenson in session
Soweto is joined by rising pianist Sultan Stevenson and his trio for an exclusive session.
25 Apr 2025,60 mins
A live release from anaiis and Grupo Cosmo
Soweto picks a track from the expansive singer-songwriter's recent BBC Maida Vale release.
24 Apr 2025,60 mins
A Ma Rainey classic
Soweto Kinch selects a release from the 'Mother of the Blues', Ma Rainey.
23 Apr 2025,60 mins
Earth Day
Soweto Kinch spins a selection of tracks inspired by our natural world.
22 Apr 2025,60 mins
Ashley Henry’s Flowers
UK pianist, vocalist and producer Ashley Henry spotlights four artists that inspire him.
21 Apr 2025,60 mins
Kasia Pietrzko Trio in concert
Soweto shares highlights from a recent performance by the Polish pianist Kasia Pietrzko.
18 Apr 2025,60 mins
Fresh from Greg Spero, Nicole McCabe, Ka’Cye Thompkins
Soweto Kinch spins something new from the American Spero/McCabe/Thompkins super-trio.
17 Apr 2025,60 mins
One in celebration of Idris Ackamoor
Legendary saxophonist Idris Ackamoor celebrates 50 years in music with a new live release.
16 Apr 2025,60 mins
New from Chiminyo
Soweto Kinch shares a new track from north London-based drummer and producer Chiminyo.
15 Apr 2025,60 mins
aja monet’s 4/4
American surrealist blues poet aja monet takes us round her record collection this week.
14 Apr 2025,60 mins
Eska’s Mixtape
Soweto welcomes the expansive UK artist and vocalist as his Friday night mixtape guest.
11 Apr 2025,60 mins
New from Naïssam Jalal and Archie Shepp
An intergenerational collaboration between the leading flautist and saxophone colossus.
10 Apr 2025,60 mins
Fresh from Brandee Younger
The American harpist blends jazz and ambient music on her latest release.
09 Apr 2025,60 mins
One from Rep Snapper
Soweto spins a track from the transnational group.
08 Apr 2025,60 mins
Zola Marcelle’s Flowers
The vocalist on the rise has four bouquets to give to artists she admires this week.
07 Apr 2025,60 mins
Moses Yoofee Trio in concert
Soweto shares concert highlights from the powerhouse Berlin-based outfit.
04 Apr 2025,60 mins
A debut from Poppy Daniels
The in-demand UK trumpeter steps out with her first solo release.
03 Apr 2025,60 mins
One from Vibration Black Finger
A new release from pioneering DJ and founding member of the Brand New Heavies.
02 Apr 2025,60 mins
‘Round Midnight at 1 Year
Soweto celebrates the show’s one year anniversary with a nod to our signature tune.
01 Apr 2025,60 mins
Alison Rayner’s Flowers
The leading British bassist highlights some of the contemporary artists that inspire her.
31 Mar 2025,60 mins
Robert Glasper in conversation
Soweto sits down with the American pianist, producer and contemporary music titan.
28 Mar 2025,60 mins