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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: Mike Vass on making music in a boat

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Mike Vass on making music in a boat

BBC Radio 2 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe, Mike Vass on making music in a boat

Scottish musician Mike Vass talks about how sea voyages have inspired his music

Scottish musician, composer and producer Mike Vass talks about finding inspiration from the writing of Neil Gunn and recording music on his boat

The best folk music from Britain and beyond.

This week, Scottish musician, composer and producer talks about how he found inspiration from the writing of novellist Neil Gunn, and how he has followed in the writers footsteps in his own sea voyages. 

Mike's latest album 'Notes From The Boat', were recorded on his own boat with many guests, such as Duncan Chisholm, Gillian Frame, Innes Watson and Conal McDonagh.

Plus, the usual mix of new releases, old classics 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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