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Japan Blues's Howard Williams takes time out from his NTS show to give us an introduction into some of his favourite Japanese sounds.

Music is Cuba’s lifeblood, an inseparable part of the country’s cultural identity. Here we pick a small handful of our favourites from the nations past, present and future.

Bangin' beats and ambient trips - a small selection of the kind of electronic sounds we like and put on.

nonclassical DJs Gabriel Prokofiev & Classical Mechanics DJ mix ahead of nonclassical's takeover of one of London's most beloved nightclubs, Fabric, as part of the Barbican's free music festival, Sound Unbound.

Explore the sounds of British jazz with this new mix by Footshooter.

Tired of the same old tunes? Why not listen in to what the team here have been enjoying in the recent past. Anything and everything from Punk to Jungle to Classical.

This playlist explores Minimalism – the off-beam branch of classical music developed in New York in the early 1960s – and its huge influence on modern and experimental music. From the avant-garde and insightful musings of Laurie Anderson to the explorative rhythms of Midori Takada’s MKWAJU ensemble.

A playlist featuring some of our favourite Japanese artists. From the ambient electronica of Ryuichi Sakamoto to the Noise Rock of Boredoms - we shine a light on the nation's innovative musical past and present.

As a composer, Mahler acted as a bridge between the 19th century Austro-German tradition and the modernism of the early 20th century. We've curated our favourites of his works - take a listen.

 Our selection of songs and ballads that will help you relax - close your eyes and drift away.

Discover music from across the Contemporary Classical spectrum – from Emily Howard and Joby Talbot to Minimalist Dream House and Max Richter.

Basquiat’s early graffiti experiments as SAMO© intertwined with the burgeoning hip hop, rap and graffiti scenes of the late 1970s and 1980s. Discover the sound of the era.