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Tunes, news and tour updates from the world of folk, roots and acoustic-based music. Plus an appearance by singer Allan Taylor , whose compositions have been covered by the likes of Don Williams , Barbara Dickson and Fairport Convention.

Contributors

Singer:
Allan Taylor
Unknown:
Don Williams
Unknown:
Barbara Dickson

2/6. Blues enthusiast Paul Jones profiles six of the last century's most significant contributors to the genre, continuing with "Queen of the Blues" Dinah Washington , who died in 1963, aged 39, following a pile-up of alcohol, crash diets and pills. Her singularly expressive recordings include What a Diff'rence a Day Makes, Mad about the Boy and many other gems.

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Jones

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More