Melodica by Chris Coco. The mix of sounds from mellow Balearic to the deepest house via electronica and oddities; the juxtaposition of new and old; and the inclusive, musical family it has built, have made Chris Coco’s weekly radio broadcast a bit of a staple for many.

This Episode... Is dedicated to Astrid Gilberto, shining star and hero of Brazilian music, and the voice of all voices, who has now left the planet.

So let’s begin with one of the most beautiful songs ever made…

1 Stan Getz, Joao Gilberto & Astrud Gilberto - The Girl From Ipanema

2 Aquarius - Europanema

3 Fatoumata Diawara - Netara

Life’s A Beach

4 Pepe Link - Conexao

5 Finis Africae -  Luna

6 Astrud Gilberto & Stanley Turrentine - Ponteio

7 Stella - Pourquoi

8 Elia Y Elizabeth - Alegria

9 Tigerbalm - Nina feat. Farafi

10 Gigi Testa - Echoes In The Sky

11 SIRS - A remix will never be released

12 Faze Action - Fantasy

13 Ruth Waters - Superstar