Jo Whiley

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Jo treats listeners to her favourite album tracks and musical gems rarely heard on Radio 2

Jo treats listeners to her favourite album tracks and some musical gems rarely heard on Radio 2

Jo Whiley: Poet Lemn Sissay

Poet Lemn Sissay

BBC Radio 2 - Jo Whiley, Poet Lemn Sissay

Jo is joined by poet Lemn Sissay, who is guest director of Brighton Festival 2020.

Jo is joined by poet Lemn Sissay, who has is guest director of this year's Brighton Festival. Brighton Festival is the largest annual, curated multi-arts festival in England.

Jo is joined by acclaimed British and Ethiopian poet, playwright and broadcaster Lemn Sissay, who has is guest director of this year's Brighton Festival.

Brighton Festival takes place from 2 to 24 May 2020, and is the largest annual, curated multi-arts festival in England. It will feature over 120 events taking place in 27 venues and locations across the region - from the industrial landscapes of Shoreham Port and suburban streets of Crawley and Moulsecoomb, to the theatres, community centres and cinemas in Worthing, Hangleton, East Brighton and Lewes. 

Lemn’s personal passions flow throughout the 2020 programme, connected by a love of words and language across theatre, song, spoken word, art and poetry. 

And whether you’re picking up or dropping off, Jo provides the soundtrack for the Taxi Service.

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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