Balearic Breakfast | Episode 261 | At Peace With Women... (International Women’s Day 4h)
- Mar 10
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 1
Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy broadcast the 261st episode of Balearic Breakfast on her Mixcloud on March 10th, 2026.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Two weeks ago, Colleen published the Request line for the 2026 International Women's Day Special Marathon show. As ever, the Family gathered together and requested songs by Women, and some of them were really poignant ones.
Speaking about this, when listening to this episode, you'll feel a warmth, and a certain kind of reassuring tenderness we did not have in the previous episodes celebrating Women (for instance, a song like Eva Cassidy's "Time is a healer" lets you feel what I'm talking about here°...
Of course, Colleen always takes the time to let music enter your soul slowly, not rushing anything, but today, that feeling felt even stronger in the first two hours of the show, and even when the music got stronger, you felt that female embrace, that feeling that whatever happened you were not all alone in your shoes...
Of course, the show spanned decades of music and incorporated artists that few may remember, like the great Celi Bee (if you do not know her, I urge you to listen to her 1978 "Fly me on the wings of love" album, which is absolutely splendid!
Finally, on the chat, the Family was happy as ever, and we even celebrated our dear Friend's Birthday (Kay, you're the one I'm thinking about right now ^^), even having people listening live for the first time ever, like Kong718 who wrote "This is my first time catching Cosmo ib the "radio" since the loft NYC to move to Europe. I used to bring her flowers to the studio at NYU. After 30 years, it's still a pleasure to hear her voice 'over the air'. Life is coming full circle."
Other friends only listen to Colleen when she does longer shows... laughs! Just like ND Stardust, who wrote "Is this the women's day show? I just realized this is the only live I've made every year because it's longer and I get to tune in from the states"! Well, I'm sure you can feel the dedication here!
Today’s Balearic Breakfast International Women’s Day 4 hour marathon is now up on my Mixcloud. Its the fifth annual IWD celebration and thanks to all who contributed songs by women musicians from a wide spectrum of age, ethnicity and musical genre. Its a truly life-affirming show spanning the classic to the contemporary.
And a huge thank you to all who joined me for the 4-hour live stream on my Mixcloud Live. Thank you for your continued support and musical conversations.
Happy International Women’s Day (or month :))
Listen back to the 261st episode of Balearic Breakfast:
THE PLAYLIST
(1987) Priscilla Herdman – Ain't I a Woman
(2026) Satnam Galsian – Dishonour
(2024) Maria Rita – Lamento Africa/Rictus
(2021) Sissi Rada – Blueback Tomb
(1995) Akiko Yano – Omoide No Sampo-michi (Promenade of Memories)
(2025) Cassandra Jenkins – Only Relaxation
(2004) Rosie Gaines – In Spirit
(2023) Christie Dashiell – Ancestral Folk Song
(1998) Eva Cassidy – Time is a Healer
(2024) Caoilfhionn Rose – Josephine
(2026) Elisabeth Melander – Jardin Botanico
(2026) Atlantis Dubois – Personal
(1971) Carole King – Music
(1972) Esther Marrow – And When I Die
(2006) Heather Headley – Am I Worth It
(2024) Allysha Joy – Raise Up
(2016) Massive Attack ft. Hope Sandoval – The Spoils
(1982) Adele Bertei & Richard Edson – Once in a Lifetime
(2022) Khan ft. Julee Cruise – Say Goodbye
(1984) Sade – Why Can't We Live Together
(2006) Mirah – La Familia (Guy Sigsworth Mix)
(1996) Björk – Isobel (Deodato Remix)
(1980) The Jones Girls – At Peace with Woman
(1979) Linda Clifford – Don't Give It Up
(2024) Konkolo Orchestra ft. Nongoma Ndlovu – Future Pasts
(2013) Solange – Losing You
(2007) Electribe 101 – Talking with Myself (Frankie Knuckles Remix)
(1989) Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation (The Reflex Version)
(2026) Asha Puthli & Say She She – Pawa! (Boys Shorts Remix)
(2025) Lady Blackbird – Purify (Crooked Man Remix)
(2024) Crazy P – Portals
(1979) Celi Bee – Love Drops
(1980) Two Tons O' Fun – I Got the Feeling
(1993) Stephanie Mills – All Day, All Night (Def Mix)
(1989) Adeva – Respect (Dancin' Danny D Remix)
(2024) Maya Blandy – It's in You (Puerto Montt City Orchestra)
(2024) Dee Diggs – Go Deep (Extended Mix)
(1999) Abacus ft Naomi – Callin' U (Friendly Mix)
(2025) Philippa ft Séna – Cloud Walking
(TBR) Kridelka, Chanda & The Passengers – Give It to 'Em (Cosmodelica Remix)
(1979) Diana Ross – The Boss
(1971) Nina Simone – My Way
(2022) Deniece Williams – Free (Dave Lee Re-Grooved Mix)
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