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The Gloaming in Session

Irish-American supergroup the Gloaming perform tracks from their second album The Gloaming 2.

The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

This week, Irish American supergroup The Gloaming play a special session live in Salford.

The sophisticated band, who have quickly become one of the world's hottest folk acts, are about to release their second album, The Gloaming 2.

The Gloaming are Irish Gaelic singer Iarla Γ“ LionΓ΅ird (Afro Celt Sound System), fiddle player Martin Hayes, guitarist Dennis Cahill, hardanger player Caoimhin Γ“ Raghallaigh, and pianist Thomas Bartlett AKA Doveman.

In 2015 they received the Best Traditional Track prize at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2 Folk Awards.

Plus the usual mix of classic tracks and exciting new releases.

57 minutes

Last on

Wed 24 Feb 2016 19:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Kings of the South Seas

    Eight Bells

  • Jim Malcolm

    Lads O' The Fair - Live

    • Live in Perth.
    • Beltane Records.
    • 1.

  • Joan Shelley

    My Only Trouble

    • Over and Even.
    • No Quarter.
    • 11.

  • The Gloaming

    The Pilgrim's Song - Live

  • Pilgrims’ Way

    Rout of the Blues

    • Red Diesel.
    • fellside recordings.
    • 1.

  • Jim Causley

    Pride of the Moor

    • Forgotten Kingdom.
    • Hands on Music.
    • 8.

  • The Gloaming

    Repeal The Union - Live

  • The Gloaming

    Cucunandy - Live

  • June Tabor & Nic Jones

    While Gamekeepers Lie Sleeping

    • Airs & Graces.
    • Topic.
    • 1.

  • Maz O’Connor

    Crook Of His Arm

    • The Longing Kind.
    • Restless Head.
    • 4.

Broadcast

  • Wed 24 Feb 2016 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2