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'Round MidnightEpisodes

  1. Today23:30
    BBC Radio 3

    A classic from Lena Horne

    Soweto spins a track from American singer, actress, and civil rights activist Lena Horne.

  2. Tomorrow23:30
    BBC Radio 3

    Fresh from Nicole McCabe and Savannah Harris

    Soweto shares a new release from saxophonist Nicole McCabe and drummer Savannah Harris.

  3. Thursday23:30
    BBC Radio 3

    National Poetry Day

    Tonight Soweto celebrates UK National Poetry Day with a selection of poetry-focused music.

  4. Friday23:30
    BBC Radio 3

    Gary Bartz in conversation

    Soweto hears from the legendary American saxophonist Gary Bartz.

  5. Next Monday23:30
    BBC Radio 3

    Aaron Parks’ 4/4

    The acclaimed American jazz pianist shares four of the albums that have influenced him.(R)

  6. Next Tuesday23:30
    BBC Radio 3

    Fresh from ZENA

    A new release from Yohan Kebede and Menelik, weaving Ethiopian music traditions with jazz.(R)

  7. Next Wednesday23:30
    BBC Radio 3

    A Latin jazz classic

    Soweto shares a track by two legends of salsa, Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco.(R)

  8. Thu 8 Oct 202623:30
    BBC Radio 3

    A new Jessica Williams release

    Soweto shares a track from the late sonically explorative jazz pianist.(R)

  9. Fri 9 Oct 202623:30
    BBC Radio 3

    Dave Holland in conversation

    Soweto sits down with the totemic British jazz bassist to discuss his career so far.(R)

  10. Mon 12 Oct 202623:30
    BBC Radio 3

    Celebrating pioneering black musicians in British jazz

    Soweto spotlights some of the influential black musicians in British jazz.

  11. Tue 13 Oct 202623:30
    BBC Radio 3

    Three trailblazers of 1950s and 60s British jazz

    Soweto spotlights three more leading black musicians who influenced British jazz.

  12. Wed 14 Oct 202623:30
    BBC Radio 3

    Pioneering black women in jazz

    Soweto celebrates three more internationally acclaimed jazz musicians.

  13. Thu 15 Oct 202623:30
    BBC Radio 3

    The Jazz Warriors and beyond

    Soweto reflects on the impact of the British all-black big band the Jazz Warriors.

  14. Fri 16 Oct 202623:30
    BBC Radio 3

    16/10/2026

    Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.

  15. Mon 19 Oct 202623:30
    BBC Radio 3

    19/10/2026

    Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.

  16. Tue 20 Oct 202623:30
    BBC Radio 3

    20/10/2026

    Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.

  17. Wed 21 Oct 202623:30
    BBC Radio 3

    21/10/2026

    Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.

  18. Thu 22 Oct 202623:30
    BBC Radio 3

    22/10/2026

    Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.

  19. Fri 23 Oct 202623:30
    BBC Radio 3

    23/10/2026

    Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.