RC 261004SAfmKitty Beedla
Sunday, 4 October 2026
Kitty Beedla’s episode centred on Robert Glasper’s evolution from acoustic jazz trio work to futuristic collaborations, alongside a curtain call for Joburg Ballet’s Carmen.
- 22:25
Joburg Ballet’s Carmen concluded its run, with choreographer and producer Veronica Papers presenting a fiery tale of passion, jealousy and a woman determined not to be owned.
- 23:12
Robert Glasper’s 2007 composition Of Dreams to Come showcased an acoustic trio with Vicente Archer and Damion Reid, blending piano, bass and drums with hip-hop and gospel influences.
- 23:25
Glasper’s Canvas expanded his trio into an interactive quartet with saxophonist Mark Turner, creating space for real-time improvisation rather than relying on extensive studio manipulation.
- 23:43
The programme traced Glasper’s later reimagining of Miles Davis’s Maisha, with Erykah Badu adding new vocals to a Latin-jazz fusion production on Everything’s Beautiful.
- 23:55
The episode closed with a practical vinyl challenge: listeners were encouraged to find an overlooked record, make time to sit with it and rediscover its music.