The Wonderful World Of Cerys Matthews

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Johnny Cash

20140910

20150917 (R2)
20201206 (R2)

A fun, musical journey crossing the world through influences, connections and coincidences

Cerys Matthews presents her own world music show.

Nina Simone

20140917

20150924 (R2)
20201213 (R2)

This week the hard life, determination and amazing performances of Nina Simone take us around the world, through her influences and connections.

Musical highlights include Earl Scruggs, Lester Flatt, Dusty Springfield, Tinariwen, Buena Vista Social Club, Miriam Makeba, Juliette Greco and Daniel Barenboim.

This week the hard life, determination and amazing performances of Nina Simone.

Cerys Matthews presents her own world music show.

Paul Simon

20140903

20150910 (R2)
20201205 (R2)

Cerys Matthews has won acclaim from audiences and critics and The Wonderful World Of Cerys on 2 harnesses her enthusiasm, joy and excitement about music, through a journey of discovery.

It's a world music show for people who don't even realise they like the genre.

Each episode will be a musical journey, beginning with a world class artist, crossing the world through their musical influences, connections and coincidences.

The first show focuses on Paul Simon and brings us musical delights from Dylan, Gershwin, JJ Cale and Chuck Berry amongst others.

A fun, musical journey crossing the world through influences, connections and coincidences

Cerys Matthews presents her own world music show.

Sting

20140924

20151001 (R2)
20201213 (R2)

In the final programme Cerys takes a musical trip around the world using the work, connections and influences of the hugely successful rock star, serious jazz collaborator, enviromental campaigner and world music fan Sting.

Musical highlights include Cream, Slim Harpo, Miles Davis, Dolly Parton, Chuck Womack & The Sweet Souls and Sugar Pie DeSanto.

A musical trip around the world using the work of, and influences connected with, Sting

Cerys Matthews presents her own world music show.

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
Johnny Cash	20140910	20150917 (R2) 20201206 (R2)	A fun, musical journey crossing the world through influences, connections and coincidences Cerys Matthews presents her own world music show.
Nina Simone	20140917	20150924 (R2) 20201213 (R2)	This week the hard life, determination and amazing performances of Nina Simone take us around the world, through her influences and connections. Musical highlights include Earl Scruggs, Lester Flatt, Dusty Springfield, Tinariwen, Buena Vista Social Club, Miriam Makeba, Juliette Greco and Daniel Barenboim. This week the hard life, determination and amazing performances of Nina Simone. Cerys Matthews presents her own world music show.
Paul Simon	20140903	20150910 (R2) 20201205 (R2)	Cerys Matthews has won acclaim from audiences and critics and The Wonderful World Of Cerys on 2 harnesses her enthusiasm, joy and excitement about music, through a journey of discovery. It's a world music show for people who don't even realise they like the genre. Each episode will be a musical journey, beginning with a world class artist, crossing the world through their musical influences, connections and coincidences. The first show focuses on Paul Simon and brings us musical delights from Dylan, Gershwin, JJ Cale and Chuck Berry amongst others. A fun, musical journey crossing the world through influences, connections and coincidences Cerys Matthews presents her own world music show.
Sting	20140924	20151001 (R2) 20201213 (R2)	In the final programme Cerys takes a musical trip around the world using the work, connections and influences of the hugely successful rock star, serious jazz collaborator, enviromental campaigner and world music fan Sting. Musical highlights include Cream, Slim Harpo, Miles Davis, Dolly Parton, Chuck Womack & The Sweet Souls and Sugar Pie DeSanto. A musical trip around the world using the work of, and influences connected with, Sting Cerys Matthews presents her own world music show.