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: Joachim Cooder in California

Joachim Cooder in California

BBC Radio 2 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe, Joachim Cooder in California

Musician and singer Joachim Cooder talks about giving old-time songs a new flavour.

The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

This week, Mark is joined by musician and singer Joachim Cooder, son of guitarist Ry Cooder.

Joachim shares his love for the old-time songs of Uncle Dave Macon, which have inspired Joachim's new album, Over That Road I'm Bound. He explains how he's given the songs an all-new flavour, adding African grooves and unique instrumentation.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

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