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The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe

Music: Folk

Mark Radcliffe explores the wide range of folk and acoustic music from around the world.

Mark Radcliffe explores the wide range of traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic music from around the UK and the world, with regular interviews and live sessions.

The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe: Interview with Billy Bragg

Interview with Billy Bragg

27/07/2016

BBC Radio 2 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe, Interview with Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg talks about his new collaboration with American musician Joe Henry.

Billy Bragg talks about his new railroad-themed collaboration with American musician Joe Henry.

The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

This week, Billy Bragg talks about his new collaboration with American musician and producer Joe Henry. The pair travelled across America by train, recording themselves singing at points along the route, including sidings and waiting rooms.

Billy and Joe's celebration of America's trains and classic 'railroad-themed' folk songs will soon be available as an album, entitled Shine a Light.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

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