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Over the next four weeks, eight semi-finalists, aged from 18 to 24, will be competing for a place in the final of this year's Young Tradition Award.
Tonight Jim Lloyd introduces the first two semi-finalists -
Scottish saxophonist and piper Fraser Fifield , and Rachel Unthank , who accompanies her solo singing on the cello.

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Introduces:
Jim Lloyd
Unknown:
Fraser Fifield
Unknown:
Rachel Unthank

3: Jamaica
Although best known for its reggae, Jamaica's traditional music is rich and varied. Alex Pascall hears from folklorists Louise Bennett and Dr Olive Lewin and dancer Ritchie Riley about Jamaica's work songs, wake songs and religious music, including famous numbers like Sly
Mongoose, Linstead Market and the Banana Boat Song.

Contributors

Unknown:
Alex Pascall
Unknown:
Louise Bennett
Unknown:
Dr Olive Lewin
Unknown:
Ritchie Riley

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