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HARDtalk: Richard Thompson, Singer and Songwriter

12/01/2009

Richard Thompson, Singer and Songwriter

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Zeinab Badawi interviews English folk-rock singer-songwriter Richard Thompson.

English folk-rock singer Richard Thompson discusses his critically acclaimed songs exploring politics, religion and the personal. Zeinab Badawi interviews.

Richard Thompson, the English folk-rock singer has through his critically acclaimed songs explored politics, religion and the personal, but has rarely achieved large record sales. 

Zeinab Badawi asks him if musical traditions can adapt to modern tastes and survive?

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