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Ian Campbell presents traditionally based music from around the world recorded at concerts in Britain. This first programme features Jewish traditional music from the Burning Bush. They perform music from many different Jewish traditions, including songs from the ghettos of eastern Europe, mystical Hassidic dances, comic songs from Yiddish theatre and songs from medieval Spain.

Contributors

Presenter:
Ian Campbell
Musicians:
The Burning Bush
Producer:
David Corser

5: Cornwall. John Howson travels to Padstow where the traditional singing is the stuff of folk legend. Local retired fishermen Tommy Morrisey and Charlie Pitman carry on the tradition of Saturdayfiight singing, and Vic Legge introduces his family. His mother and aunt were travelling hawkers and he has learnt some of their songs. And the Padstow
Merrymakers make their way from pub to pub as part of their annual singing night. A Boom Radio production

Contributors

Unknown:
Tommy Morrisey
Unknown:
Charlie Pitman
Introduces:
Vic Legge

The Community Affairs Correspondent for the BBC in the Midlands talks to prominent British Asians about their lives, careers and favourite music. This week's guest is Birmingham-based storyteller Vayu Naidu. Vayu is Britain's first doctor of storytelling, having gained her PhD last year from Leeds University, and she runs an intercultural storytelling group called Brumhalata.

Contributors

Unknown:
Vayu Naidu.
Producer:
David Corser

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