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The Music Machine

on BBC Radio 3

This evening, Tommy Pearson blubbers and sniffles into a dirty handkerchief as he discovers what makes music sad.
He talks to visual artist
Nigel Rolfe about the tradition of the Irish lament.

Contributors

Unknown:
Tommy Pearson
Artist:
Nigel Rolfe

BBC Radio 3

About BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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