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BBC Introducing: Declan McKenna

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Declan McKenna -  Musician

23/12/2017 GMT

Declan McKenna

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Declan McKenna on an incredible year in 2017. Plus Sam Fender, Jerry Williams, Love Ssega

Declan McKenna on an incredible year in 2017. Plus, artists Sam Fender, Jerry Williams and Love Ssega.

Huw Stephens in conversation with one of the fastest rising stars to emerge out of BBC Music Introducing - Declan McKenna. He has had a huge 2017, with the release of his debut album called What Do You Think About the Car? and a host of festival performances around the world. He also performed at the 10th Anniversary of BBC Music Introducing at the O2 Academy Brixton in London in October. 

Plus, Huw hears from the artists Sam Fender, Jerry Williams and Love Ssega who performed at The Great Escape festival in November.

(Photo: Declan McKenna performs Humongous at BBC Music Introducing Live 2017)

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