It’s extraordinary that Marshall Allen at 98 seems at the peak of his creative curve! A constant pulse of uniqueness and swing on the new album - I really hope the Arkestra can play @weoutherefest in 2023... news on dates and stuff coming soon 👀.... The latest @bbc6music show is up with words from @blackthought @edwardwakilihick on his brilliant Nok Cultural Ensemble, the always firing @batida.pedro and @taralilymood came in with her new EP! Music from @__gabriels__ @arilennox @joycemoreno.oficial @hipcatscience @emmelineemmelineemmeline @yhuntermusic @nyati_mayi @finkianfink @bcuc @bigbirdkuti @buggewesseltoft @henrikschwarzlive @tuggthedrummer_nathan_curran @cariboumusic and a bunch of old bits including some Xhaka Khan 😂.... Show is here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001cfcw