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Mark presents the best folk and acoustic music, with the latest releases, classic tracks and news from the folk scene, with traditional English power-trio Faustus live in session.

Mark Radcliffe presents Radio 2's new folk and acoustic show, live from Salford Quays.

This week, Mark is joined in the studio by traditional English power-trio Faustus, aka Paul Sartin, Benji Kirkpatrick and Saul Rose, who will perform songs from their new album Broken Down Gentlemen.

Paul (Belshazzar's Feast, Bellowhead), Benji (Bellowhead, Seth Lakeman Band) and Saul (Waterson:Carthy, Whapweasel) formed Faustus some years ago, but took an 18-month hiatus to concentrate on their other groups. Now they're back with some fine modern folk music that is by turns tender, rousing, and just a little bit bawdy.

With each member steeped in traditional music, Faustus will also talk to Mark about morris dancing in the 21st century, as they prepare for The Furnace, their upcoming tour with the acclaimed dance act Morris Offspring.

The new Radio 2 Folk Show sees Mark explore the wide and wonderful range of traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic music from around the UK and the world, with regular interviews and live sessions from folk's finest performers.

57 minutes

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Wed 13 Mar 2013 19:00
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Music Played

  • The Chieftans & Imelda May

    Carolina Rua

    • Voices Of Ages.
    • Hear Music.

  • Sheelanagig

    Lost In Transitvania

    • Cirque Imsomnia.
    • Self-released.

  • Hamish Imlach - Cod Liver Oil & Orange Juice

  • Faustus

    Broken Down Gentlemen

    • Live performance.

  • Britannia Coconut Dancers

    The Garland Dance No. 3

    • Voice of the people vol 16: You Lazy Lot Of Bone Shakers – Songs and Dance Tunes of Seasonal Events.
    • Topic Records.

  • Jackie Oates

    Philomel

    • Lullabies.
    • ECC.

  • Faustus

    Blow The Windy Morning

    • Live performance.

  • Faustus

    Og's Eye Man

    • Live performance.

  • Bridie Jackson & The Arbour

    Scarecrow

    • Scarecrow (single).
    • Debt Records.

  • Damien Dempsey

    Canadian Geese

    • Almighty Love.
    • IRL.

Broadcast

  • Wed 13 Mar 2013 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2