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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: Live music from John Smith

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Live music from John Smith

BBC Radio 2 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe, Live music from John Smith

Singer-songwriter and guitarist John Smith performs live in the Salford studio

Singer-songwriter and guitarist John Smith performs songs from his new album Hummingbird

Mark Radcliffe explores the wide range of traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic music from around the UK and the world,

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

Alongside his solo work, John has been a long-time member of Cara Dillon's band and part of 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 has toured all over the world, and opened for acts such as John Martyn, John Renbourn and Davy Graham. 

His sixth solo album, Hummingbird, is out on the 5th October.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

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