The last ‘new’ podcast before we head into our end of 2023 review shows showcases more exceptional sounds from across the world. From field recordings of Afro-Ecuadorian culture to Persian footwork, House bangers to sounds of the Sahara and Japanese folk, there’s a lot to enjoy on this week’s selection.

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Tracklisting
Bounaly – Tamala (Sahel Sounds, USA)
Alicia Mina, Maria Orovio, Ru Dei, Tai y Dalia – ¡Ay Carajo! (Akuphone, France)
UKAEA – Le Stessa Croce (The state51 Conspiracy, UK)
Aziz Konkrite – Mokido (Shouka, France)
DJ Haram – Handplay (Hyperdub, UK)
NTsKi – Milk White Steed (EM Records, Japan / Orange Milk, USA)
The Body & Dis Fig – Holy Lance (Thrill Jockey, USA)
Egil Kalman – Subtines (iDEAL Recordings, Sweden)
Kali Malone – All Life Long (for organ) (Ideologic Organ, France)
Phillipi – Hacido (DEEWEE, Belgium)

This week’s episode is sponsored by the state51 Conspiracy, an independent music house. Go to state51.com to find out more about everything they do: state51 Factory sessions and events; hand-made Atelier products; a diverse roster of Label releases; Greedbag stores, pop-up and fanzine, and the Collective of distribution partner labels and artists

Produced and edited by Nick McCorriston