SOAS Radio

Movements & Sounds - Munkimuk a.k.a. Munk: Living and Breathing First Nations Hip Hop

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Munk, A.K.A. Munkimuk, is a Jardwadjali Koori hip hop artist, rapper, producer, breakdancer, visual artist and composer (what hasn’t he done?!) from...

Movements & Sounds - Drag queen El Beauty

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

El Beauty is a First Nations drag queen, based in western Sydney’s Parramatta (Burramatta). She’s also referred to as “the beauty of the West.”...

Movements & Sounds - Luke Patterson: A Soundwalk in Redfern

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gamilaroi poet and musician Luke Patterson takes us on a walk through Sydney’s inner-western suburb Redfern, built on Gadigal land. Redfern, seen as...

Movements & Sounds - Yidinji: Visual artist and Didgeridoo player

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yidinji, who is named after his tribal group near Cairns in Australia, is a visual artist and didgeridoo player. We talked about his style of art, the...

Movements & Sounds: Interview with Dominic Allen (Carriberrie)

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Movements & Sounds, Dominic Allen shares his work on a multi-platform project he initiated and directed: Carriberrie. Carriberrie s...

Movements & Sounds - Mi-kaisha

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features soul and R&B musician Mi-kaisha, a Darumbal Murri and Tongan artist raised in Sydney who shares her experiences of performing fo...

Understanding Yoga Studies | #5 Dagmar Wujastyk

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dagmar is Associate Professor in the department of History, Classics, and Religious Studies at the University of Alberta and an indologist specialised...

Movements & Sounds - Cianna Walker

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cianna Walker is a Yuin and Gumbaynggirr musician living in Sydney. She is at the start of her music career as a singer and she studies Music at the S...

Understanding Yoga Studies #4 Daniela Bevilacqua

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with Dr Daniela Bevilacqua, South Asianist and post-doctoral researcher on the Haṭha Yoga Project. We discuss her extensive fieldwork wit...

Understanding Yoga Studies #3 Suzanne Newcombe

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 3 of the Understanding Yoga Studies series we interview Suzanne Newcombe, Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at the OU. We cover the impo...

Understanding Yoga Studies Episode #2 Jason Birch

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to an interview with Dr Jason Birch, Senior Research Fellow on the 'Light on Hatha Yoga' Project who discusses the discipline of philology, jus...

Movements & Sounds - Yulugi

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast has been brought to life as part of Charlotte Schuitenmaker’s PhD Thesis on contemporary Indigenous musics in Australia, investigating ...

Making Sense

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A podcast series aiming to make sense of our complex world; in each episode, SOAS academics interpret global affairs through a multi-disciplinary appr...

Understanding Yoga Studies Episode #1 | Indology | Interview with Dr James Mallinson

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is brought to you as part of the Understanding Yoga Studies project, an online content series designed specifically to support early care...

Panjab In My Eye // Episode 17

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hearts on sleeves. Panjab In My Eye Episode 17 features a mix of artists who have come up in the 2020s. Celebrating Panjabi love, heartache and expres...

Sound & Colour: Pooja's Mumbai

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the beauty of Mumbai with guest host Pooja playing the sounds of her hometown. Expect Bollywood songs, Rap, a Koli song and some fun referen...

W/msb - 6

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With/msb Ep.6 1. Serious – Mansur Brown 00:00 2. Point of View – LTJ Bukem 02:40 3. 2Am – Boonshot 04:28 4. Cool Bless Safe – Finn Foxell 06:...

Movements and Sounds - Dobby

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast has been brought to life as part of Charlotte Schuitenmaker's PhD Thesis on contemporary Indigenous musics in Australia, investigating th...

Panjab In My Eye // Episode 16

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Panjab In My Eye’ Episode 16 featuring Karan Aujla, BBS, Rokitbeats and Gagan Mand. Some feel good and some acceleration tracks. Giving exposure to ...

Sound & Colour: Sounds From Cuba - Santería, Jazz, Timba

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cuban music, the real deal. This episodes aims at giving its listeners an authentic introduction to the richness and complexity of the music made on t...

Sound & Colour: Special Episode – Sounds Of Footsteps In Nature

18 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode guest host Maria introduces us to songs reminiscent of the beauty of nature and her appreciation for its calming and meditative effect...

Panjab In My Eye // Episode 15

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Panjab In My Eye Episode 15. Bringing you 'Panj Dareyaavan Da Bass' (Bass of the 5 Rivers). Essentials, flips, mixes and emotive recent releases

TM AHMED KAYSHER on SOAS Radio

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Poet, dramatist and writer TM AHMED KAYSHER of SAUDHA Society of Poetry and Indian Music talks to Isuru about his life, career and influences with liv...

Student Enterprise Podcast Episode 1: Júlia Kozáková

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kimiya Qadri interviews Júlia about her upcoming SOAS Student Enterprise funded music workshop and some of the current issues surrounding Roma music ...

Surviving the Institution Episode 1

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, our guest Amir Massoumian, a PhD student at SOAS University, joins us for a conversation. He will discuss the concerns surrounding...

The Socioeconomic Drivers Behind Antimicrobial Resistance in Sri Lanka

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast series explores various potential channels of antibiotic resistance transmission in Sri Lanka with the focus on wildlife, socio-economic ...

Global Digital Futures: Demystifying Conspiracies & Infodemics

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are speaking to Samuel Olaniran, and Dr Stephanie Diepeveen, who have worked on the article, “Demystifying the COVID-19 infodemic: Con...

Global Digital Futures: Multiple Feminisms, Multiple Internets

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Paromita Vohra to talk about her platform, Agents of Ishq. Paromita is a filmmaker and writer whose work focuses on gender,...

Global Digital Futures: Global Dynamics of AI in Healthcare

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Darlington Akogo to speak about Global Dynamics of AI in Healthcare. Darlington Akogo is the Founder and Director of Artifi...

Global Digital Futures: Mobile for Development in Tanzania

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Hannah Metcalfe to speak about Mobile for Development in Tanzania. Hannah has had an 8 year career in mobile for developmen...

Global Digital Futures: NFTs & Digital Art Production

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are speaking to Tais Koshino and Amelie Maia, co-founders of the DiverseNFTArt initiative which aims to provide a community for Wom...

W/MSB 5

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A mix of future beats, bass and London sounds.

Panjab In My Eye // Episode 14

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Panjab In My Eye Episode 14, giving exposure to various Panjabi sound aesthetics. Featuring artists such as Panjabi MC, LL Cool Singh and Ishu Dhillon...

DanDana EP 19: Beirut And Beyond

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is before August 4th 2020 and after August 4th in the history of Lebanon. But there is also music and sound. What is the music scene like in Bei...

Panjab In My Eye // Episode 13

17 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Panj Daryavaan Da Bass - Bass of the 5 Rivers @msb._____

Antimicrobial Resistance & Wildlife in Sri Lanka

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast series will explore various potential channels of AMR spread in Sri Lanka with the focus on wildlife, socio-economic drivers and culture,...

Global Digital Futures: Online Activism & Digital Freedom

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are speaking to Bhavjit Singh, the founder of the Twitter account @Tractor2twitr. The account was set up to support the Indian Farmers’...

Global Digital Futures: Extreme Speech & Content Moderation Online

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Dr. Matti Pohjonen to speak about Extreme Speech & Content Moderation Online. For the past 10 years, Matti has developed cr...

Sound & Colour: Onda de verão

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this follow-up to the Standing in the Sun episode, Paolo invites you to listen to a few more songs evoking the feeling of a sunny afternoon. The na...

Research Forum: Green Parties in Taiwan w/ Dafydd Fell

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Dafydd Fell is a Reader in Comparative Politics in our Department of Politics and International Studies, as well as Director of the SOAS Centre of ...

Bollo Speaks Episode 8 - Lockdown

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bollo Speaks is a collaboration between the SOAS Access, Participation and Student Success team, and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each ...

Global DIgital Futures: Social Transgressions & the Digital Influencer Trajectory in Brazil

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Thaysa Costa do Nascimento to speak about Social Transgressions & the Digital Influencer Trajectory in Brazil. Thaysa is a ...

Global Digital Futures: Social Media & the Changing Election Landscape in Zimbabwe

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are speaking to Dr. Admire Mare on Social Media & the Changing Election Landscape in Zimbabwe. Dr. Mare is Senior Lecturer in the Departm...

Global Digital Futures: Truth, Information & Synthetic Realities in Sri Lanka

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are speaking to Craig Ryder, a PhD researcher at SOAS, University of London on Truth, Information & Synthetic Realities in Sri Lanka. Cr...

Radio Research Forum: Decolonising Fiction: Islamic Identities

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, SOAS' Amina Yaqin, reader in postcolonial literature, and Naomi Foyle, author of the Gaia Chronicles, discuss working together to fac...

Radio Research Forum: Lessons from our Deepening Democracy Project

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Crewe, Richard Axelby and Beth Worku-Dix reflect on their Deepening Democracy Project, which has focused particularly on politically fragile coun...

Bollo Speaks Episode 7 - Our Planet, Our Future?

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bollo Speaks is a collaboration between the SOAS Access, Participation and Student Success team, and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each ...

SOAS Leads the Conversation: COVID-19 in UK Jewish Communities

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we were fortunate to have Catherine Hezser, professor of Jewish Studies at SOAS, lead an episode discussing Jews and Coronavirus. She ...

That's the Spirit! Behind the Scenes

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this very special Behind the Scenes episode of 'That's the Spirit', Maliha Shoaib, Abdul Basit and Louisa Johnson talk all about the value of stude...

Thats the Spirit! Issue #16

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of ‘That’s the Spirit’, the Spirit editorial team of 20/21 sit down to talk through Issue 16. Our final issue of the acade...

Radio Research Forum: Out Of Time w/ Rahul Rao

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The SOAS Radio Research Forum is a vehicle for us to promote SOAS research projects. Through quality audio content with the expertise of SOAS Radio, t...

Sound & Colour: Standing in the Sun

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A selection of songs to bridge the last cold and grey weeks before the beginning of spring and hopefully find their way into your sunny days playlists...

SOAS Leads the Conversation: Islamophobia in UK Institutions

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This two-part episode looks at issues of Islamophobia on university campuses, in the media and across political institutions. I was fortunate to be ab...

Panjab In My Eye // Episode 12

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Back by popular demand, Panjabi In My Eye Episode 12. Giving exposure to some recent and not so recent releases, flips and mixes. Featuring artists su...

Global Sports Conversations - Interview with Andrew Hunter

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with CISD Master's Students Itoro-Abasi and Phebeana, Andrew Hunter gives an insight into his time at Port Adelaide Australian Rules...

Bollo Speaks Episode 6 - Money

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bollo Speaks is a collaboration between the SOAS Access, Participation and Student Success team, and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each ...

That's The Spirit! Issue #15

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with a new episode of That's the Spirit. In this episode, the Spirit Senior Editorial Team takes you through our favourite articles of Issu...

DanDana Episode #18 with Rasha Nahas

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On top of the high mountains of Haifa, by the Mediterranean sea there lies a vibrant scene of Palestinian music, from which singer songwriter Rasha Na...

SOAS Leads the Conversation: Brexit & Borders

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a discussion with SOAS Dr Paolo Novak on the topic of Brexit and Borders, where he talks about border management, sovereignty, citizen...

SOAS Leads the Conversation: What will a Biden Presidency mean for the US and for the wider world?

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SOAS Leads the Conversation is a new podcast which aims to generate interest around SOAS' research expertise, and to provide the opportunity for SOAS ...

Sound & Colour: Guesting w/ Yara Eid

16 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guest host Yara Eid takes us through some tracks from her childhood in Gaza, Palestine as well as some of her more recent musical discoveries. @eid_...

SOAS Students Union Podcast: Meet the Governance, Communication & Sustainability Coordinator

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SOAS Students Union Podcast: Meet the Governance, Communication & Sustainability Coordinator by SOAS Radio

That's The Spirit Podcast - Issue #14

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

That’s the Spirit Podcast is back! In this episode, the Spirit Senior Editorial Team sat down and went through our favourite articles of Issue #14. ...

Bollo Speaks Episode 5 - Home

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bollo Speaks is a collaboration between the SOAS Access, Participation and Student Success team, and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each ...

SOAS Black History Month Podcast: Episode 3 with Chidi Nmaju

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The journey of an academic is often a difficult, but interesting one. From consulting on international policies, to being a mentor. Chidi Nmaju highli...

SOAS Festival of Ideas Podcast: The Decolonising Debate

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The SOAS Festival of Ideas has a principle aim of fostering research synergies and enabling cross-disciplinary conversations within SOAS and throughou...

Panjab In My Eye // Episode 11

07 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alternative Panjabi, Desi Ambience and New Wave Panjabi Beats. Conversation and introspection with Seattle based cross genre and multilingual artist R...

Risk Reduction as Anti-Corruption To Power Up The Electricity Sector

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

De-risking solutions to take on electricity corruption explained: Mushtaq Khan; Pallavi Roy; Neil McCulloch and Muzna Al-Masri in conversation with So...

Global Sports Conversations: Activist Athletes and Hoops Diplomacy With Katia Foucade-Hoard

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In our next episode of Global Sport Conversations, Dr Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff speaks with Katia Foucade-Hoard, a sports PR expert and former profession...

W/msb - 3

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

W/msb Episode 3. Finding the vibe and prescribing it.. a transcendent experience. A mellow yet thorough mix of beats and flips with artists such as Kw...

Global Digital Futures: Media Spectacle & Democracy in the Philippines

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are speaking to the esteemed journalist Veronica Pedrosa on Media Spectacle & Democracy in the Philippines. Veronica is an award-winning...

Charkha Discs 6: Still Happened

24 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Music for a Micro-chip found in Amber. A sonic timestamp of f lo a t i n g soundscapes from 2020 and 2019. At times communicating weariness, at ot...

SOAS Black History Month: Episode 2 with Ida Hadjivayanis

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For Black History Month, this podcast series explores the research journeys of black academics at SOAS to tease out what has enabled them to succeed. ...

SOAS Students Union Podcast: Meet the Representation & Research Coordinator

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Lucia Kula as she speaks to Antonia Bright, the SOAS SU Representation & Research Coordinator about her experiences at SOAS as well as what it's ...

Panjab In My Eye // Episode 9

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bass culture and folk Panjyaab, satisfying your soul. Delivering mighty sounds to drive your emotions, Panjabi style. Standing for Panjab and Panjabiy...

Global Digital Futures: What AI Told Us About COVID-19

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are speaking to Quilt.AI Founder and Chief Product Officer, Dr. Angad Chowdhry on What AI Told Us About COVID-19. Quilt.AI describe the ...

Sound & Colour - Desktop Skylines

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by the seemingly endless screentime of online classes. 'Desktop Skylines' is a mix of electronic tracks, some chat, and potentially inspirati...

SOAS Festival of Ideas Podcast: Decolonizing Education in Southeast Asia with Farish A. Noor

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

SOAS Festival of Ideas Podcast: Decolonizing Education in Southeast Asia with Farish A. Noor by SOAS Radio

SOAS Festival of Ideas Podcast: Decolonizing Education with Eleanor Newbigin

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

SOAS Festival of Ideas Podcast: Decolonizing Education with Eleanor Newbigin by SOAS Radio

SOAS Festival Of Ideas Podcast: Decolonizing Knowledge with Amina Yaqin

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Myriam François as she speaks to the Director of the Festival, Amina Yaqin on decolonizing knowledge ahead of the SOAS Virtual Festival of Ideas...

SOAS Black History Month 2020: Episode 1 with Dr Althea-Maria Riva

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For Black History Month, this podcast series explores the research journeys of black academics at SOAS to tease out what has enabled them to succeed. ...

Panjab In My Eye // Episode 8

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

UKGP, Panjabi Rhythms and des Panjab classics. Panjab In My Eye Episode 8 features Rosleen Sandlas, Shooter Kahlon and RDB amongst others. #PanjabIn...

SOAS Students Union Podcast: Meet the Sabbatical Officers

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet the new SOAS Sabbatical Officers as they welcome you to SOAS!

SOAS Students Union Podcast: Meet the Student Advice contacts

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Lucia Kula & Susanna Momtazuddin as they talk you through what support and advice you can receive from the SOAS SU as well as provide tips for st...

Sound & Colour - Roast & Ground Mix // Strength No. 4

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A rich, full bodied bassy mix with powerful vocal aromas, hints of ripened rhythms with a light sent of acidity. Once opened, keep in original packa...

The World Made Easy: Episode 2 - Youth Stop Aids (With Georgie Wallis and Alex Causton-Ronaldson)

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I sat down with Georgie Wallis and Alex Causton-Ronaldson, who are campaigners with the Youth Stop Aids Movement. Youth Stop Aids...

Panjab In My Eye // Episode 7

26 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Panjabi Rhythms, Panjabi Beats, Panjabi Soul, Panjabi Bass. Episode 7 of Panjab In My Eye has a smooth and regenerative vibe featuring artists such as...

Global Digital Futures: Online Influencers & Irregular Migration in North Africa

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Amine Ghoulidi to speak about Online Influencers & Irregular Migration in North Africa. Amine is a researcher at King’s ...

Bollo Speaks Episode 4 - Love

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bollo Speaks is a collaboration between the Widening Participation department and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each episode is created ...

Panjab In My Eye // Episode 6

19 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Panj Dariyaavan Da Bass (Bass of the Five Rivers) - Cultural Ambience and Panjabi Identity through an eclectic mix of Panjabi folk, transcultural soun...

Global Digital Futures: Designing Chatbots for Social Development

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Isabelle Amazon-Brown to speak about Designing Chatbots for Social Development. With ten years experience in 'mobiles for ...

The World Made Easy: Episode 1 - WASH for International Development (With Prof. Barbara Evans)

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"WASH is the collective term for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. Due to their interdependent nature, these three core issues are grouped together to re...

Global Digital Futures: The Politics of Language Online

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are speaking to Marie Thaut on The Politics of Language Online. There are more than 7,000 languages on Earth, yet half of the world’s...

DanDana Episode 16 | Black Music Matters

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In light of the multiple events that have swept the globe this year, DanDana team decided to reflect on some of the music that matters. As protests hi...

Panjab In My Eye // Episode 5

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Sounds of the Wickedest”, Panjab In My Eye Episode 5 with that Panjabi sound therapy. Investigating Panjabi emotions, the experience of partition...

Global Digital Futures: Landscapes of Journalistic Practice in the Middle East

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Aida Al-Kaisy to speak about Landscapes of Journalistic Practice in the Middle East. Aida is a Media Reform Advisor and h...

Bollo Speaks Episode 3 - The Broken Social Contract

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bollo Speaks is a collaboration between the Widening Participation department and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each episode is created ...

Panjab In My Eye // Episode 4

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 4 of Panjab In My Eye, old school panjabi sound therapy and investigating the raw Panjabiyat in new school modes of music making & mixing. Fea...

Professor Playlist: Stephen Chan

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Miia Laine speaks to Stephen Chan about occupying the US consulate, being involved with booking Led Zeppelin, learning how to observe an election and ...

Noah gets educated on millennial Culture

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! On today's episode, Noah's brothers (who are internet bangouts) update his terminology book. There are many new terms and phrases which ...