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23/01/2010

The Unthanks

BBC Radio 3 - World Routes, The Unthanks

Lucy Duran presents new CDs of world music and a session with The Unthanks.

Lucy Duran presents a review of new CDs of world music and an exploration of the folk traditions of Northumberland in a session with The Unthanks.

A review of new CDs of world music, and an exploration of the folk traditions of Northumberland in a session with The Unthanks. Led by sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank, the band's new album 'Here's the tender coming' is inspired by a song about a boat arriving to press the men of the North East into war. Presented by Lucy Duran.

Rachel and Becky Unthank grew up in a family of folk musicians, and began singing themselves from an early age as an acapella duet. They were influenced as much by the sea shanties of the area as the women's songs, and their music is a fresh look at the music of an area of England which is still rich in folk traditions. Their three albums have been well received - their last was nominated for the Mercury Prize - and they are now firm fixtures in festivals throughout the UK. Their appeal is now reaching far beyond folk circles: their new album was recently given 4.5 stars by The Sun.

WORLD ROUTES

Presented by Lucy Duran
Produced by Roger Short

Tel. 020 7765 4661 
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e-mail world.routes@bbc.co.uk

Saturday 23rd January, 3:00pm

Studio Session –The Unthanks

Rachel Unthank - vocals
Becky Unthank - vocals, feet
Adrian McNally - piano, autoharp
Chris Price - electic bass, drums, ukelelle, chord organ
Dean Ravera - drums, double bass
Lizzie Jones - vocal, trumpet
Hannah Peel - first violin, trombone
Niopha Keegan - vocal, second violin
Becca Spencer - viola
Jo Silverston - cello, accordion

The Testimony of Patience Kershaw
The Unthanks
BBC Recording by engineers Martin Appleby and Steve Bittlestone, Maida Vale, January 2010 

CD Round up with Nigel Williamson and John L Walters

Choice 1 (Nigel)
Keita: Seydou
Salif Keita
Album: La Difference
Universal White Label

Choice 2 (John)
Toure/Toumani: 56
Ali Farka Toure; Toumani Diabate
Album: Ali and Toumani
World Circuit WLWCD086

Choice 3 (Nigel)
Ousmane Ag Mossa: Adagh
Tamikrest
Album: Adagh
Glitterhouse Records GRCD703

Choice 4 (John)
Gilberto:  Sun is shining
Bebel Gilberto
Album: All in one
Verve Records 

Nobody knew she was there
The Unthanks
BBC Recording by engineers Martin Appleby and Steve Bittlestone, Maida Vale, January 2010

Sad February
The Unthanks
BBC Recording by engineers Martin Appleby and Steve Bittlestone, Maida Vale, January 2010 

Felton Lonnin
The Unthanks
BBC Recording by engineers Martin Appleby and Steve Bittlestone, Maida Vale, January 2010

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