Here’s a look at the playlist for Distant Noises for Thursday 28 May 2015 including music from Somalia, Algeria, Benin and Norway.
| Artist | Track | Album |
| Maryam Mursai | Lei Lei | The Journey |
| Takarfinas | Zaama Zaama | Yal |
| Angelique Kidjo | Malaiko | Sings |
| Kirsten Berg | Tiramakin/Eg Vippa Meg | From Senegal to Setsdal |
| Daby Toure | Mi Wawa | Diam |
| Jupiter & Okwess International | Bakwapanu | Hotel Univers |
| Terakaft | Wahouche Natareh | Alone |
| Darko Rundek | Ista Silka | Rough Guide to the Mediteranean |
| Tanya Tagaq | Uja | Animism |
| Criolo | Duas De Cinco | Convoque Seu Budda |
| Kasse Mady Diabate | Allah Dounde | Manden Djeli Kan |
| Francoise Atlan | Mora Novia | Aman Sefarad |
| Manuel Galaban/Ry Cooder | Caballo Viejo | Mambo Sinuendo |
| Orsten | Fleur Blanche | Rough Guide to Paris Lounge |
Join John Purcell every Thursday night from 10pm for Distant Noises.





