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At home with Maddy Prior

Kathryn Tickell visits English folk star singer Maddy Prior at home in Cumbria. As lead singer of Steeleye Span, she was at the forefront of the 1970s English folk revival.

Kathryn Tickell visits English folk star singer Maddy Prior at home in Cumbria. As lead singer of Steeleye Span, she was at the forefront of the 1970s English folk revival, which transformed English folk music with influences from rock and pop, but still seeking to keep the essence of the traditional songs. Their a cappella track 'Gaudete' was one of the most unlikely Christmas hits in 1973, and 'All around my hat' reached number 5 in the UK charts. Christmas songs were Maddy Prior's focus for many years with her Carnival Band, and she is also helping to nurture the next generation of folk singers with her courses and workshops. Steeleye Span is still playing and recording - they are currently coming to the end of a 27-date UK tour.

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Sat 16 Dec 2023 16:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Steeleye Span

    Gaudete

    • The Best of Steeleye Span.
    • Chrysalis Records.
    • 1.

  • Steeleye Span

    Cam Ye O'er Frae France

    • The Best of Steeleye Span.
    • Chrysalis Records.
    • 6.

  • Steeleye Span

    The Weaver and the Factory Maid

    • Parcel of Rogues.
    • Chrysalis Records.
    • 7.

  • Steeleye Span

    Thomas the Rhymer

    • The Best of Steeleye Span.
    • Chrysalis Records.
    • 8.

  • Maddy Prior

    Bewcastle

  • Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band

    Sans Day Carol

    • A Tapestry of Carols.
    • Saydisc.

  • Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band

    Angels from the Realms of Glory

    • A Tapestry Of Carols.
    • Saydisc.
    • 9.

  • Maddy Prior

    Boar's Head Carol

    • Ballads & Candles.
    • Park Records.
    • 3.

  • Steeleye Span

    All Around My Hat

    • Spanning the Years.
    • Chrysalis Records.
    • 19.

  • Maddy Prior

    Bitter Withy

    • Flesh & Blood.
    • Park Records.
    • 6.

  • Steeleye Span

    The Holly And The Ivy

    • Below the Salt.
    • Chrysalis Records.
    • 11.

Broadcast

  • Sat 16 Dec 2023 16:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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