Gilles PetersonEpisodes Episode guide
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21/02/2026
Joining the musical dots, soul, hip-hop, house, Afro, Latin, electronica, jazz and beyond.
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14/02/2026
Joining the musical dots, soul, hip-hop, house, Afro, Latin, electronica, jazz and beyond.
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07/02/2026
Joining the musical dots, soul, hip-hop, house, Afro, Latin, electronica, jazz and beyond.
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Stewart Lee in conversation: music, stand-up comedy, and improvisation
Gilles plays new music and chats with his favourite comedian of all times.
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Dusty grooves from Chicago and words from Jill Scott
Gilles is back from Chicago with a bag full of (cheap and) fabulous records.
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Gary Bartz in conversation
Gilles unearths rare bangers from his collection and chats with saxophonist Gary Bartz.
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New tunes!
Gilles plays a selection of fresh releases from Gush, Kutmah and more.
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Best of 2025, Part 3
Gilles plays the music he's enjoyed in 2025 and looks back at those we've lost.
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Best of 2025: sessions, words and music
Gilles picks the best moments of 2025, including session tracks and clips from interviews
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keiyaA at Maida Vale and best albums of the year
Gilles speaks with Chicago singer and producer keiyaA, in session at Maida Vale.
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New bangers and a chat with singer songwriter Cleo Reed
Gilles spins new and old bangers and chats with American singer-songwriter Cleo Reed.
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Jamie Woon live at Maida Vale
Gilles is back with an intimate session from singer-songwriter Jamie Woon.
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Femi Koleoso sits in
Femi Koleoso sits in with soul, hip-hop, house, Afro, Latin, electronica, jazz and beyond.
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Zakia Sewell sits in
Zakia Sewell chats with Tortoise band members Douglas McCombs and John McEntire.
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Zakia Sewell sits in
Zakia explores the world of Youth Clubs with cultural writer Emma Warren.
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Zakia Sewell sits in
Zakia plays new tunes and shares a label focus on the Mancunian BeWith Records.
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Live from Manchester
Live from Manchester with Mu Quintet, Phonetics, La Rumba, Leftfoot and more.
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Charlotte Dos Santos
New tunes and a chat with Brazilian-Norwegian vocalist Charlotte Dos Santos.
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D'Angelo Tribute
Gilles celebrates the legacy of the late R&B icon D’Angelo, with special guests.
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Jazz Festivals!
Gilles’ ultimate guide to the forthcoming London and Cambridge Jazz Festivals.
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10 Years of Timedance with Batu
Gilles invites Bristol producer and label curator Batu in the studio.
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The saxophone, according to Venna
Gilles chats with saxophonist and producer Venna about his debut album, MALIK.
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Hermeto Pascoal, DJ Focus with Mia Koden
Gilles plays new tunes and celebrates Brazilian music sorcerer, Hermeto Pascoal.
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Brit funk special: Level 42 at Maida Vale
Gilles shares a special session from the iconic Brit funk band led by bassist Mark King.
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Brit funk special: Bluey of Incognito
Gilles digs out gems from his Brit funk archive and chats to the bandleader of Incognito
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Anushka
Gilles selects his summer highlights and invites jazz-electronic duo Anushka to the studio
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Kahil El’Zabar & Carnival vibes
Gilles brings Carnival vibes and welcomes spiritual jazz legend Kahil El’Zabar.
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Ben Sidran
Gilles plays new tunes and chats with American keyboard player and composer Ben Sidran.
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Eddie Palmieri, Ziad Rahbani
Gilles explores the legacies of pioneers Eddie Palmieri and Ziad Rahbani.
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Zakia Sewell sits in
Zakia Sewell sits in for Gilles and speaks Nadeem Din-Gabisi about his new album OFFSHORE.



