Cross-Cultural Collaborations First broadcast: Saturday 16 August 2014

Global Beats showcases up and coming musical talent from around the world. Presenter Max Reinhardt explores the unique music that can result when artists from different traditions come together to create new sounds. As a broadcaster, event curator and director, Max’s musical life has focused on bringing together contrasting and diverse musical traditions.

This week, the programme also featured the magical sound of strings with Catrin Finch’s harp making award-winning music with the kora of Seckou Keita.

Click below to listen to the interview.

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