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Radio 3's world music programme, with new CDs and studio sessions

World on 3: Le Vent du Nord in Session

Le Vent du Nord in Session

15/06/2012

BBC Radio 3 - World on 3, Le Vent du Nord in Session

Mary Ann Kennedy presents new world music and a session from Le Vent du Nord.

Mary Ann Kennedy presents new music from around the world, plus a specially-recorded studio session by Canadian folk group Le Vent du Nord.

Mary Ann Kennedy with new tracks from across the globe, plus a specially recorded studio session by Canadian folk group Le Vent du Nord.

Le Vent du Nord was founded in 2002 and comprises Nicolas Boulerice (hurdy-gurdy), Olivier Demers (violin), Simon Beaudry (guitar) and Réjean Brunet (accordion). The group's repertoire is a mixture of original compositions and tunes from the Celtic-infused Quebecois tradition.

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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