The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe

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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: Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi

Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi

BBC Radio 2 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe, Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi

American Rhiannon Giddens and Italian Francesco Turrisi talk about their new album.

American Rhiannon Giddens and Italian Francesco Turrisi talk about their second album: They're Calling Me Home.

A home for folk, roots and acoustic music.

This week, American Rhiannon Giddens and Italian Francesco Turrisi talk about their second album: They're Calling Me Home.

Rhiannon, the award-winning singer and musician from North Carolina, is a stand-out voice in 21st century folk music. Francesco is an Italian jazz musician who draws on old folk styles from around the world. They both have connections to Ireland, where their second album has been recorded.

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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