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Nduduzo Makhathini's 4/4

Soweto Kinch is back with an hour of the best in jazz, and South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini chooses four of his all-time favourite jazz records.

This week from Monday to Thursday, Soweto invites South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini as his 4/4 guest. Nduduzo is a leading voice in South African jazz, blending Zulu spiritual traditions with improvisation and storytelling. Born in umGungundlovu, his music reflects a deep connection between sound, ritual, and healing in African philosophy.

To begin his week on 4/4, Nduduzo selects a totemic album in jazz that has deeply influenced him.

There is also music from Raffy Bushman, Cleo Laine and Ana Carla Maza.

‘Round Midnight is presented by award-winning saxophonist Soweto Kinch. This weekday late-night show celebrates the thriving UK jazz scene and spotlights the best new music alongside incredible acts from past decades.

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1 hour

Last on

Monday23:30
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Joey Alexander

    Stella by Starlight

    • Origin.
    • Mack Avenue Records.

  • Cleo Laine

    Lady Sings the Blues

    • Cleo Laine Sings Word 77 / Ultimate Collection.
    • RCA Victor.

  • Raffy Bushman

    Dream State

    • New Life.
    • Bridge The Gap / New Soil.

  • Olivia Cuttill

    Cryin' Time

    • ...And Writing And Singing And Tunes To Be Swingin'.
    • Independent / Self-Released.

  • Walter Smith III

    Casual - Lee

    • Twio, Vol. 2.
    • Blue Note Records.

  • Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas & Misha Mullov-Abbado

    Nani Nani

    • Za Górami.
    • ECM Records.

  • Nduduzo Makhathini

    Liyoze Line Nangakithi (feat. Shabaka Hutchings)

    • In the Spirit of Ntu.
    • Blue Note Africa / Universal Music.

  • John Coltrane

    A Love Supreme, Pt. I - Acknowledgement

    • A Love Supreme.
    • Impulse! Records.

  • Rebecca Trescher

    Where We Belong

    • Changing Perspectives.
    • Treasure Records.

  • Leverton Fox

    Sleeper Train

    • Smartmush.
    • Noton / Not Applicable.

  • Ana Carla Maza

    Habanera

    • Caribe.
    • Persona Editorial / Ana Carla Maza Music.

Broadcast

  • Monday23:30
    BBC Radio 3