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Music Planet: Yorkshire Carolling

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Yorkshire Carolling

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Radio 3's weekly exploration of the best roots-based music from across the world.

Kathryn Tickell is joined by singer Fay Hield to experience the Yorkshire carol tradition.

Kathryn Tickell is joined by singer Fay Hield for a visit to a pub in Sheffield to experience the Yorkshire carolling tradition, which goes back to the early 19th century when the church authorities took offence at the strong, earthy singing that the locals enjoyed. The singers simply made for the pubs instead, and these informal sessions still go on, lockdowns permitting. A unique repertory of carols has survived in the pubs, with different words and unique variations on the familiar carol melodies. Kathryn also introduces highlights from the European Broadcasting Union's 2021 Christmas Music Project, with songs from across Europe.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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