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Kora player and composer Seckou Keita and screen composer Tess Tyler join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye as they add five more tracks to the playlist, taking us from bootlegs to Africa's biggest-selling single, via an early classic video game. They are joined by the British producer Nick Patrick, the man behind two of the tracks in today's playlist.Producer: Jerome Weatherald Presented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye and Anna PhoebeThe five tracks in this week's playlist:Cindy C. by Prince Donkey Kong Country by David Wise La Primavera by Ottorini Respighi Yeke Yeke by Mory Kante No Volvere by the Gipsy KingsOther music in this episode:Sallisaw Blue by John Moreland You Got The Love by The Source Ft. Candi Staton Interactive by Prince Winter Tundra from Lego Worlds soundtrack by Tess Tyler and Rob Westwood Jungle Groove from Donkey Kong Country by David Wise Two Tribes by Frankie Goes to Hollywood Yeke Yeke (original version) by Mory Kante

Bassoonist Amy Harman, cellist Francesca Ter-Berg and baritone and composer Roderick Williams get in the festive spirit as they create a dynamic playlist of five classic seasonal tracks. In this Add to Playlist winter special, Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye are going to take us from a solitary chorister to a massive Christmas singalong banger, so sleigh bells at the ready...Producer: Jerome Weatherald Presented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye and Anna PhoebeThe five tracks in this week's playlist:Once In Royal David’s City by The Choir of King's College, Cambridge Drei Dreidel by Moishe Oysher Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky All I Want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey The Christmas Song by Nat King ColeOther music in this episode:Here Comes Santa Claus by Bob Dylan Hanukkah Dance by Woody Guthrie Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter by John Williams March by Tchaikovsky from The Nutcracker Trepak - the Russian Dance - by Tchaikovsky from The Nutcracker Sugar Rum Cherry by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Mendel Boas Festas by Simone Sugar Plum Fairy Introlude by Mariah Carey

Keyboard player and composer Ben Nobuto and double bass player Lucy Shaw take us from clocks and clouds into space as they join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye, before landing on a John Coltrane classic.Producer: Jerome Weatherald Presented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye and Anna PhoebeThe five tracks in this week's playlist:Prisencolinensinainciusol by Adriano Celentano Clocks and Clouds by György Ligeti Also Sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss Acknowledgement from A Love Supreme by John Coltrane You Got the Love by Candi Staton Other music in this episode:Animal Magic theme, or Las Vegas, by Group Forty Orchestra, written by Laurie Johnson Hallelujah Sim by Ben Nobuto Always Look on the Bright Side of Life by Eric Idle Lontano by György Ligeti Your Love by Frankie Knuckles You Got the Love by Candi Staton - DJ Eren's mix Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton You've Got the Love by Florence & The Machine

British-Bahraini Flugelhorn and trumpet player Yazz Ahmed and writer and musician Rhodri Marsden bring their instruments to the studio to add the next five tracks with Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe. The musical patch will lead them from the Caribbean to Springfield, Bahrain, Japan and a controversial optimistic slice of British humour.Producer: Jerome Weatherald Presented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye and Anna PhoebeThe five tracks in this week's playlist:Jump in the Line by Harry Belafonte The Simpsons Theme by Danny Elfman Ala Wain by Majaz Ue o Muite Arukō (Sukiyaki) by Kyu Sakamoto Always Look on the Bright Side of Life by Eric IdleOther music in this episode:Money (That's What I Want) by Barrett Strong Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela) by Hugh Masekela Jump In the Line by Woody Herman Labor Day by Lord Invader Banana Boat (Day-O) by Harry Belafonte Midnight Special by Harry Belafonte Main Titles from Beetlejuice soundtrack by Danny Elfman Magic Moments by Perry Como Don't Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin Give a Little Whistle from Pinocchio by Cliff Edwards and Dickie Jones

American folk musician and multi-instrumentalist Sam Amidon and recorder player and baroque flautist Heidi Fardell take us on a global musical journey, from Salzburg to Soweto, with Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe. The history of the humble tambourine, the challenge of being a left-handed musician, and a little-known controversial involvement in slavery all feature as the next five tracks are added to the playlist.Producer: Jerome Weatherald Presented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye and Anna PhoebeThe five tracks in this week's playlist:Ballet Intermezzo: Tambourin by Mozart Ril Gan Ainm (No Name)/Cinnte Le Dia (Ah Surely)/The Union Reel by Mary Bergin Voodoo Child (Slight Return) by Jimi Hendrix Eternal Source of Light Divine by Handel Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela) by Hugh MasekelaOther music in this episode:Million Voices by Otto Knows Walkin' Boss by Sam Amidon Mr. Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan Down in the Valley by Bessie Jones Wilson Rag by Elizabeth Cotten Grazing in the Grass by Hugh Masekela

Saxophonist and Radio 3 presenter Jess Gillam, and lyricist and songwriter Richard Stilgoe, launch a new series as they join Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe to add the first five tracks of the new playlist. The elements feature in three of the tracks (but Earth, Wind & Fire don't!), before we head to the barber's and round off with a Dylan classic.Producer: Jerome Weatherald Presented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye and Anna PhoebeThe five tracks in this week's playlist:I Feel the Earth Move by Carole King Earth by Joe Henderson and Alice Coltrane The Elements by Tom Lehrer Shave and a Haircut by Billy Watson and His International Silver String Submarine Band Mr. Tambourine Man by Bob DylanOther music in this episode:Ay Jona by The Bahama Social Club Will You Love Me Tomorrow by Carole King Poisoning Pigeons In The Park by Tom Lehrer Major General's Song from The Pirates of Penzance by W S Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan We Will All Go Together When We Go by Tom Lehrer Magic Melody by Les Paul and Mary Ford Unsquare Dance by The Dave Brubeck Quartet

Belize-born British composer Errollyn Wallen, the newly appointed Master of the King's Music, kicks off a discussion on music education and composing for young voices. Joining her is Neil Brand, a silent film expert who shares his experience scoring for a 1926 Western. They explore the nostalgic charm of early Eurovision, the communal spirit of Oasis's "Champagne Supernova," and the poignant social commentary in The Kinks' "Sunny Afternoon." The conversation wraps up with Marvin Gaye's emotional duet, highlighting the power of music across generations.

Musical legends Rick Wakeman, a prog rock icon and keyboard virtuoso, and concert violinist Fenella Humphreys join in a captivating conversation. They dive into Bach's Concerto for Two Violins, exploring gut strings and Baroque techniques. Rick marries prog and Baroque, showcasing Gryphon’s fusion sounds. They also dissect the 1930s roots of White Town's 'Your Woman' and the iconic phrasing in Fitzgerald and Armstrong's 'Summertime.' The journey culminates with Moldova's vibrant Eurovision entry, 'Trenulețul,' connecting musical traditions.

Jazz pianist and bandleader Julian Joseph discusses the interplay of musical harmony and groove, linking Elton John's work to modern Southern jazz. Rhiannon Giddens, a Grammy-winning musician and banjo specialist, explores the banjo's roots, tracing its journey from West Africa to America. She demonstrates early gourd-bodied banjos and clarifies the connection between the akonting and modern banjo. The conversation delves into the suppression of Black musical histories and the significance of preserving these stories.

Join singer and songwriter Joe Stilgoe and versatile cellist Gabriella Swallow as they dive into a world of musical connections. They explore the groundbreaking use of the vocoder in A Clockwork Orange, revealing its role in the film's chilling scenes. Joe links Beethoven's influence to Billy Joel's This Night, while Gabriella highlights the rhythmic ties between early doo-wop and mambo with Yma Sumac's vibrant track, Gopher. The conversation brings together diverse genres, showcasing the richness and interconnectedness of music.