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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: John Smith in Session

John Smith in Session

21/06/2017

BBC Radio 2 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe, John Smith in Session

Guitarist and singer-songwriter John Smith performs live in session.

The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

This week, acclaimed guitarist and singer-songwriter John Smith performs live in the Salford studio.

As well as his solo work, John is known for his work on projects such as The Elizabethan Session, where he worked along side Martin Simpson, Bella Hardy, Nancy Kerr and others to create new music inspired by the Elizabethan era. He's been a long-time member of Cara Dillon's band.

John's new album, Headlong, comes out on 30 June.

Plus the usual mix of new music, classic tracks and news from the folk world.

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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