New Radio Programme The African Concert Series Launches on Resonance FM on 20 February
Curated RADIO Series, Presented by Leading Voice in Music Broadcasting, DEBBIE GOLT (FRSA) and Pianist & Curator REBECA OMORDIA on an award winning broadcast platform RESONANCE FM.
London, United Kingdom – 20 February 2026 — The African Concert Series is pleased to announce the launch of The African Concert Series programme on London’s Art Radio Resonance FM, a new radio programme dedicated to showcasing outstanding live performances from the Wigmore Hall, bringing carefully selected concerts and musical storytelling to radio audiences.
The programme will be jointly presented by Debbie Golt, well known Radio Presenter and DJ, known as the presenter of The Outerglobe , and Rebeca Omordia, pianist and curator of the African Concert Series. Together, they combine broadcast expertise with first-hand curatorial insight, offering listeners a unique perspective on both the music and the ideas behind the programming, featuring highlights from these concerts, along with insights into the music, the performers, and the ideas behind the programming. The programme features seven episodes, each episode captures the energy of live performance and offers a closer look at how these concerts are shaped.
Airing on Friday, 20 February 2026, from 17.30-18.30 UK time, the first episode will feature Echoes of East Africa – from Ethiopia through Kenya and Uganda , a considered look at how musical traditions across the region express history, identity, and cultural continuity. With live music from flautist Rowland Sutherland and discussion with nyatiti master, Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno. The second episode, airing on Friday, 20 March from 17.30- 18.30, presents African Art Song as a meeting point between tradition and composition to create an intimate yet powerful concert expression, featuring guests – soprano Gweneth Ann Rand and pianist Allyson Devenish.
Quote from presenter Debbie Golt:
“As a long time Resonance FM programme maker and presenter I am proud that The African Concert Series is hosted on this platform. The African Concert Series at the wonderful Wigmore Hall is a beautiful day of fabulous music going beyond being simply brilliant musicians playing the well researched music. It is a special experience with an audience that reflects the breadth of the music and a mind expansion as well as a pleasure. I am excited to be able to share this magic on air in tandem with Rebeca Omordia.”
Debbie Golt FRSA
Quote from curator Rebeca Omordia:
“The African Concert Series is recognised as the world’s first ever platform honouring Africa’s rich and diverse classical traditions, celebrating heritage and contemporary creativity at one of London’s most beloved concert venues, the Wigmore Hall. By translating these concerts into a radio format, The African Concert Series preserves the spirit of live performance while making it accessible to a wider audience.”
Rebeca Omordia
The African Concert Series will be broadcast on Resonance 104.4FM/DAB London and http://www.resonancefm.com and on mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/theafricanconcertseries/
Broadcast Details:
Programme: The African Concert Series
Station: Resonance FM 104.4FM/DAB Londonwide & http://www.resonancefm.com First Broadcast: 20 February 2026
Schedule: Friday 5.30-6.30PM UK Time with Repeat, Tuesday 03.00AM
Presented by: Debbie Golt and Rebeca Omordia
For more information, visit http://www.theafricanconcertseries.co.uk
The African Concert Series
The African Concert Series is a pioneering initiative based in London that showcases the works of both historical and contemporary Black classical composers from Africa and the diaspora. Launched in 2019 by British-Nigerian pianist Rebeca Omordia to create a platform for African classical music.
Residency: Since the 2022/23 season, the series has held a residency at Wigmore Hall, moving from its original venues at the October Gallery and the Africa Centre.
The goal of the series is to challenge eurocentric narratives of classical music and highlight the cultural diversity of the African continent through performance and education.
Debbie Golt (FRSA)
Debbie Golt (FRSA) is a veteran British DJ, broadcaster, and music consultant who has been a prominent figure in the UK’s global music scene for nearly 50 years.
She is best known for hosting The Outerglobe on Resonance FM, a weekly show dedicated to African music, reggae, jazz, and arts from the African diaspora.
DJing & Activism: Her career began in Manchester in 1977 with Rock Against Racism. She specializes in “feisty” sets of vintage roots, reggae, and contemporary African sounds, often prioritizing female artists.
Vinyl Sisters: She is a founding member of the Vinyl Sisters (UK), an all-female DJ collective that champions women in the industry and hosts regular vinyl-only sessions.
Industry Role: Beyond performing, she is an experienced music consultant and the Managing Director of Outerglobe, which assists artists in securing record deals and performing at major festivals like WOMEX.
Resonance FM is a groundbreaking, non-commercial, community radio station for the arts and culture, broadcasting across London and worldwide online. It is known for its experimental and diverse programming created by a dedicated community of volunteer producers. Resonance FM offers a unique schedule of nearly 100 shows each week, giving broadcasters free rein over their creative content.
Rebeca Omordia is an award-winning British-Nigerian classical pianist and curator, internationally recognised for her pioneering work in African classical music. Alongside her performance career, Rebeca Omordia is the Founder and Artistic Director of the African Concert Series, a unique platform dedicated to African classical music, currently resident at the iconic Wigmore Hall in London. Her work in this area has positioned her as both a performer and a thought leader in re-examining the scope of classical music programming.
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