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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: Eliza Carthy at Christmas

Eliza Carthy at Christmas

20/12/2017

BBC Radio 2 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe, Eliza Carthy at Christmas

Mark welcomes English singer and musician Eliza Carthy and friends into the studio.

The best folk and acoustic music, from Britain and beyond.

This week, Mark welcomes Eliza Carthy and friends into the Salford Studio for some festive celebrations. 

Eliza, daughter of Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson, has been a prominent figure on the folk scene since she started recording and touring more than 20 years ago.

Currently touring with The Wayward Band, Eliza will also be one of the guest tutors in January's BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award residential weekend in Kendal.

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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