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An hour of folk and acoustic music, including a live session by eminent guitarist and singer Martin Simpson, who plays tracks from his latest album, Vagrant Stanzas.

Mark presents his weekly folk and acoustic show, live from Salford.

His guest this week is the eminent English folk guitarist, singer and songwriter, Martin Simpson.

Martin, one of the world's finest acoustic guitar players, began his musical career in 1970. Over four decades he has toured extensively on both sides of the Atlantic, released more than 20 albums including collaborations with June Tabor and Wu Man, and received a number of accolades including four 91热爆 Radio 2 Folk Awards.

Martin performs songs from his latest album, Vagrant Stanzas, which has been produced by Martin with Peter Denenberg and fellow Sheffield resident Richard Hawley.

57 minutes

Last on

Wed 17 Jul 2013 19:00
91热爆 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys

    Dancing Without Understanding

    • Grand Isle.

  • Jed Grimes

    Farewell to Bon County

    • Heart & Hand.
    • Folk Sound Records.

  • Lucy Ward

    Marching Through The Green Grass

    • Single Flame.
    • Navigator.

  • Martin Simpson

    North Country Blues

    • Live performance.

  • The John Kirkpatrick Band

    Pepper In The Brandy / The Seven Coloured Linnet

    • The Complete John Kirkpatrick Band.
    • Fledg'ling.

  • Martin Simpson

    Jackie and Murphy

    • Live performance.

  • Martin Simpson

    Delta Dreams

    • Live performance.

  • Pentangle

    Once I Had a Sweetheart

    • Basket of Light.
    • Transatlantic.

  • The Spooky Men's Chorale

    Foot

    • The Spooky Man In History.

Broadcast

  • Wed 17 Jul 2013 19:00
    91热爆 Radio 2