Seth Lakeman's Folk Map of the British Isles

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Seth Lakeman takes us on a whirlwind tour of the folk music of the British Isles.

Seth Lakeman's Folk Map of the British Isles: Episode 1

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Folk artist Seth Lakeman takes us on a whirlwind tour of the traditional music of the British Isles, exploring the distinct sounds of different regions.

Seth Lakeman takes us on a whirlwind tour of the folk and traditional music of the British Isles, exploring the distinct sounds of different regions.

In this four part series, English fiddle player Seth Lakeman takes a look at the folk music found in Scotland, England, Wales, and Ireland, talking to some of its greatest proponents and asking what makes each tradition distinct. 

In this first episode, Seth heads to Scotland. He hears from fellow fiddle player John McCusker, Gaelic harpist Rachel Newton, accordion player Phil Cunningham, folk singer Karine Polwart, Celtic Connections Festival organizer Donald Shaw, young folk artist Iona Fyfe, and host of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show Mark Radcliffe. They discuss their favourite Scottish songs and tunes and the elements that comprise Scotland’s sonic identity.

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