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Interview with Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg talks about his new railroad-themed collaboration with American musician Joe Henry.

The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

This week, Billy Bragg talks about his new collaboration with American musician and producer Joe Henry. The pair travelled across America by train, recording themselves singing at points along the route, including sidings and waiting rooms.

Billy and Joe's celebration of America's trains and classic 'railroad-themed' folk songs will soon be available as an album, entitled Shine a Light.

57 minutes

Last on

Wed 27 Jul 2016 19:00
91热爆 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Mary Black

    Mountains To The Sea (feat. Imelda May)

  • Broom Bezzums

    Keep Hauling

  • Peter Bellamy

    Oak, Ash & Thorn

  • Olivia Chaney

    The Brookland Road

  • Billy Bragg & Joe Henry

    Rock Island Line

  • Billy Bragg & Joe Henry

    Waiting For A Train

  • Billy Bragg & Joe Henry

    Gentle On My Mind

  • Ninebarrow

    Weave Her A Garland

  • Jamie Smith's Mabon

    Drum & Breizh

  • The Insects

    She Moves Through The Fair (feat. Elizabeth Fraser)

Broadcast

  • Wed 27 Jul 2016 19:00
    91热爆 Radio 2