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Paul James presents some of the best European folk bands recorded during their visits to Britain.
Calicanto come from Padua in northern Italy. The group fuse old and new traditions, bringing together their
Mediterranean and central
European roots in a new
Venetian folk music. Formed in 1981, they play a range of instruments including melodeon, concertina and Venetian bagpipes.
Recorded as part of Hull's Italian Festival.

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul James

A six-part series in which John Howson explores the wealth of traditional singing in England.
2: Sussex. John discovers that there are distinct differences in singing styles between the Downs and the Weald. Among the singers featured are Louie Fuller,
Ron Spicer , Bob Lewis and Gordon Hall who gives a rendition of one of the county's most famous songs, "Horsham Town". A Boom Radio production

Contributors

Unknown:
John Howson
Unknown:
Ron Spicer
Unknown:
Bob Lewis
Unknown:
Gordon Hall

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