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Eugenia Georgieva takes us on a Road Trip to Bulgaria to explore the history and sounds.

Singer Eugenia Georgieva takes us on a Road Trip to Bulgaria to see how music was used to keep a sense of national identity in the face of centuries of repression, from Bulgarian traditional folk to the famous female choirs.

Listen to the world - Music Planet, Radio 3's new world music show presented by Lopa Kothari and Kathryn Tickell, brings us the best roots-based music from across the globe - with live sessions from the biggest international names and the freshest emerging talent; classic tracks and new release, and every week a bespoke Road Trip from a different corner of the globe, taking us to the heart of its music and culture. Plus special guest Mixtapes and gems from the ±«Óãtv archives. Whether it's traditional Indian ragas, Malian funk, UK folk or Cuban jazz, you'll hear it on Music Planet.

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Radio 3's Music Planet

Radio 3's Music Planet

The best roots-based music from across the world, every Friday night on Radio 3.

Music Planet World Mix

Music Planet World Mix

Global beats and roots music from every corner of the world.

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