This mix is Music from Africa or music that has been inspired by the music from Africa – I started this mix to play the modern Troubadours of Africa for you– but somehow the mix took on a life of its own and then went in a different direction – And then I just went with the music – I hope you enjoy this mix as much as me - MCR
The Kutimangoes - Thorns to Fruit
Papa Wemba – Yolele
Super Cayor De Dakar - Xamsa Bopp
Abdoulaye Diabaté, Moussa Cissoko, Djeli Moussa Diawara – Chan-Chan
Ismaël Lô - Plus Je Fais Ci, Plus Je Fais Ca
Orchestra Baobab - Utrus Horas
Orchestra Baobab - Jiin Ma Jiin Ma
Pape Fall - Boul Topato
Àbáse, Dofono de Omulu, Afrojazz - Awo Ossanyin
Africando, Amadou Balaké – Betece
Salif Keita Ntoman – Africando
Kolonel Djafaar - Movin'
Jazz Matters
Jazz Matters is a not-for-profit hobby project that I’m extremely proud of.
It began life in May 2021 as NuDirections, a weekly radio show on a London community station. That spirit of discovery still runs through everything I do.
But today, Jazz Matters has evolved into a global podcast platform for Jazz and World music lovers — reaching over 40,000 open-minded listeners across 57 countries on more than 24 platforms.2025/6 marks a new era. My love of music has always gone beyond Jazz, so I’ve created two distinct but connected spaces here
Jazz Matters: Podcasts, Playlists and Music Videos.
Jazz Lines: Blogs, Interviews, Gallery & Pulse for Who's Shaping the Scene.
I’m also preparing a full digital relaunch from my new studio, from 1st May 2026, then every Jazz Matters podcast, mix, and special will stream exclusively from my website—no third-party platforms and no algorithms. Until then, you can listen here and on 24+ podcast platforms.
Alongside the music, you’ll find in Jazz Lines, my platform for blogs, interviews, gallery, and pulse that links to things that catch my ear and eye. A bold new chapter begins soon. New location. New music player. New studio.
Jazz Matters. Because the music — and everything around it — truly does.
Enjoy the music I love