Trinketbox

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Join Maria Baigent for Trinketbox, a fortnightly celebration of music by women across genres, generations and cultures. Each episode is thoughtfully curated around a theme, artist, scene or musical thread — from soul, jazz and funk to punk, electronic, indie and beyond. Alongside the music, Maria shares stories, context and reflections that bring the songs and artists into focus, uncovering both familiar favourites and lesser-known gems.

  1. Sep 21

    Episode 2026-17 - 70s Women on the Radio

    This week on Trinketbox, Maria heads back to the 1970s for a celebration of women in pop. From the songwriting of Carly Simon and Janis Ian to the soulful sounds of The Three Degrees and The Emotions, the programme moves through soft rock, country-pop and into the disco era with Thelma Houston, Amii Stewart and Anita Ward. Fourteen songs trace a decade of distinctive voices, unforgettable melodies and changing sounds on the radio.

  2. Sep 7

    Episode 2026-16 - Dolly and Friends

    This week on Trinketbox, Maria celebrates the music and collaborations of Dolly Parton. Pairing classic solo recordings with duets and guest appearances, the episode moves from “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You” to collaborations with Miley Cyrus, Kenny Rogers, Norah Jones, Debbie Harry, Joan Jett, P!nk, Brandi Carlile and more. It’s a journey through country, pop, rock and Americana, highlighting Dolly’s songwriting, humour, resilience and remarkable ability to connect across generations.

  3. Aug 24

    Episode 2026-15 - Voices With Depth

    This week on Trinketbox, Maria gives each featured artist a little more space with two songs in a row. From Joan Baez and Etta James to Tanita Tikaram, Sade, Sam Brown and Randy Crawford, the episode moves through folk, jazz, soul and sophisticated pop — highlighting distinctive voices, timeless songs and artists who bring depth, character and emotion to every performance.

  4. Aug 10

    Episode 2026-14 - Requests

    Maria hands over control of the playlist and gets some interesting results. This episode features Jos Stone, Millis Small, Lita Ford, L7, Fur Patrol and Jefferson Starship to name just a few of the artists requested.

  5. Jul 27

    Episode 2026-13 - Women Behind the Dancefloor

    This week on Trinketbox, Maria turns the spotlight on women shaping the dancefloor through house, disco, electronic and progressive sounds. Featuring Honey Dijon, The Blessed Madonna, Hadiya George, Jodie Harsh, Crazy P, Róisín Murphy, Danielle Ponder, Anna Lunoe, Miss Monique and more, this episode moves from soulful club music to atmospheric late-night grooves — celebrating the singers, DJs, producers and remixers bringing emotion, energy and identity into dance music.

  6. Jul 13

    Episode 2026-12 - Smoke, Soul and After Hours

    This week on Trinketbox, Maria presents a smoky, soulful mix of blues, jazz, folk and torch-song drama. Featuring Janis Joplin, Peggy Lee, Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone, Rhiannon Giddens, Eva Cassidy, Etta James, Madeleine Peyroux and more, this episode moves through heartbreak, independence, history and longing — all carried by voices that know how to make a song linger.

  7. Jun 29

    Episode 2026-11 - Jazz

    This week Maria digs out some great Jazz tracks by some iconic artists, and possibly some suprises

  8. Jun 15

    Episode 2026-10 - Dub Currents

    This week on Trinketbox, Maria drifts into the deep, spacious world of dub — from Hollie Cook, Tama Kali and Marina P to Grace Jones and Lila Iké. Blending bass weight, echo, roots energy and modern sound system textures, this episode moves through dub-infused songs where rhythm, atmosphere and voice all take centre stage.

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Join Maria Baigent for Trinketbox, a fortnightly celebration of music by women across genres, generations and cultures. Each episode is thoughtfully curated around a theme, artist, scene or musical thread — from soul, jazz and funk to punk, electronic, indie and beyond. Alongside the music, Maria shares stories, context and reflections that bring the songs and artists into focus, uncovering both familiar favourites and lesser-known gems.

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  • Creator
    Fresh FM
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © (C)Fresh FM