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Rab Noakes in Session

Scottish singer-songwriter Rab Noakes performs live in the Salford studio.

The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

This week, Scottish singer-songwriter Rab Noakes plays live in the Salford studio.

As well as his solo work, Rab was an early member of Stealers Wheel and collaborated closely with Lindisfarne and Barbara Dickson, both of whom recorded versions of his songs.

2017 sees Rab celebrate 50 years touring and his 70th birthday with a new EP and tour.

Plus the usual mix of classic tracks, exciting new releases and news from the folk world.

57 minutes

Last on

Wed 22 Feb 2017 19:00

Music Played

  • Mimi FariΓ±a

    Poor Wayfaring Stranger

    • David’s Album.
  • Jack Harris

    Bird In The Broken Clock

    • The Wide Afternoon.
  • The Unthanks

    Mount The Air (Live at the 2017 Folk Awards)

  • Rab Noakes

    Water Is My Friend (Live)

  • Olivia Chaney

    Waxwing

    • The Longest River.
  • Rattle On The Stovepipe

    Take Me Back To Georgia

    • Poor Ellen Smith.
  • Rab Noakes

    Jackson Greyhound (Live)

  • Rab Noakes

    Handwash Feelin' Merket (Live)

  • Charlie Grey & Joseph Peach

    Ristol (Live at the 2017 Young Folk Award Concert)

  • Susan McKeown

    Bonny Greenwoodside

    • Lowlands.
  • Peter Bellamy

    Rag Fair

Broadcast

  • Wed 22 Feb 2017 19:00