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Shaun Keaveny sits in, with guest Martin Simpson

Shaun Keaveny explores folk music, with live guest Martin Simpson.

Shaun Keaveny sits in and explores the world of folk and acoustic music.

Acclaimed guitarist and singer Martin Simpson is this week's guest. Martin plays songs from his new album, Skydancers.

The record is approximately Martin's 24th solo LP and will be released by Topic Records, the oldest indie label in the world. It's the latest release in a 50-year career that has established Martin as one of folk's finest musicians.

Also this week, a selection of rootsy sounds including upcoming musicians, overlooked artists, and giants of folk from Britain and beyond.

57 minutes

Music Played

  • Punch Brothers

    Rye Whiskey

    • Antfogmatic.
    • Nonesuch Records.
  • Katherine Priddy

    Walnut Shell

    • The Pendulum Swing.
    • Cooking Vinyl.
  • Martin Simpson

    New Harmony (Radio 2 Session, 10 April 2024)

  • Fotheringay

    The Sea

    • Fotheringay.
    • Island Records.
  • Peat & Diesel

    Loch Maree Islands

    • Uptown Fank.
  • Martin Simpson

    Skydancers (Radio 2 Session, 10 April 2024)

  • Martin Simpson

    The Cherry Tree Carol (Radio 2 Session, 10 April 2024)

  • Hootenanny Singers

    I fjol så gick jag med herrarna i hagen (The Gentleman In The Hay)

  • Owen Spafford & Louis Campbell

    102 Metres East

    • 102 Metres East.
    • Real World X.

Broadcast

  • Wed 10 Apr 2024 21:00