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

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World on 3 at Uproot Festival

07/04/2017

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A concert by the Arms Wide Orchestra, as part of Radio 3's Uproot festival for Hull 2017.

Kathryn Tickell introduces a concert given by the Arms Wide Orchestra at Hull Truck Theatre as part of Radio 3's Uproot festival for Hull UK City of Culture 2017.

Kathryn Tickell introduces a concert by the Arms Wide Orchestra, recorded last night at Hull Truck Theatre as part of Radio 3's Uproot festival for Hull 2017.

Eliza Carthy leads the band in contemporary alternative folk music inspired by the legacy of Hull's Waterson family, and featuring some of the finest young singers on the English folk scene plus percussion and electronics. Also featuring a solo set from folk singer-songwriter Olivia Chaney.

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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