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Karine Polwart in Session

Mary Ann Kennedy presents tracks from around the world, plus a studio session with Scottish singer-songwriter Karine Polwart.

Mary Ann Kennedy with tracks from across the globe, plus a studio session with Scottish singer-songwriter Karine Polwart.

Karine formed her first band at the age of 10, known as KP and the Minichips. She completed a degree in politics and philosophy, and this has always been reflected in her songwriting: her new album 'Traces' includes songs about the Occupy movement outside St Paul's Catherdral, as well as Donald Trump's controversial golf club development in Aberdeenshire. It also features a warm tribute to a late neighbour, and a song about the mixed emotions on leaving a family home.

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Fri 2 Nov 201223:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Bellowhead

    Roll the Woodpile down

    • Broadside.
    • Navigator.
    • 0773P.

  • Maddy Prior with Hannah James and Giles Lewin

    Factory Girl

    • 3 For Joy.
    • Park Records.
    • PRKCD123.

  • Kate Rusby

    Underneath The Stars

    • Kate Rusby 20.
    • Island.
    • 02-10-12 10.

  • Värttinä

    Tuuterin Tyttaret

    • Utu.
    • Rockadillo Records.
    • ZENCD 2141.

  • Perunika

    Paune forkat

    • A bright star has risen.
    • ARC.
    • EUCD 2409.

  • Karine Polwart in session

    • Karine Polwart

      Cover Your eyes

      Performers: Karine Polwart (Acoustic Guitar, Tenor Guitar, Harmonium, Stomp, Vocal) Steven Polwart (Steel and Nylon string Acoustic Guitars, Vocals) Inge Thomson (Accordion, Cymbal, Glock, Vocal)

    • Karine Polwart

      King of Birds

      Performers: Karine Polwart (Acoustic Guitar, Tenor Guitar, Harmonium, Stomp, Vocal) Steven Polwart (Steel and Nylon string Acoustic Guitars, Vocals) Inge Thomson (Accordion, Cymbal, Glock, Vocal)

  • Bao Sissoko

    Kora Julo

    • Aduna.
    • Muziek Publique.
    • 05.

  • Vusa Mkhaya

    Uthando Lukababa (God's love)

    • Vocalism.
    • ARC Music.
    • EUCD 2396.

  • Soname

    Freedom Song

    • Natural Mind.
    • tiptoe.
    • TIP8888522.

  • Karine Polwart in session

    • Karine Polwart

      Tinsel Show

      Performers: Karine Polwart (Acoustic Guitar, Tenor Guitar, Harmonium, Stomp, Vocal) Steven Polwart (Steel and Nylon string Acoustic Guitars, Vocals) Inge Thomson (Accordion, Cymbal, Glock, Vocal)

    • Karine Polwart

      The Robin

      Performers: Karine Polwart (Acoustic Guitar, Tenor Guitar, Harmonium, Stomp, Vocal) Steven Polwart (Steel and Nylon string Acoustic Guitars, Vocals) Inge Thomson (Accordion, Cymbal, Glock, Vocal)

  • Rumi Ensemble & Salar Aghili

    Roz o shab

    • In the footprints of Rumi.
    • Talik.
    • n/a.

  • Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino

    Tamburriedohu

    • Pizzica Indiavolata.
    • Ponderosa.
    • CD101.

  • Felix Lajko

    A madarnak

    • Makovez Turné.
    • Fono.
    • n/a.

  • Mokoomba

    Nimukonda

    • Rising Tide.
    • Zig Zag World.
    • IGL235.

  • Seckouba Bambino feat. Neeg Mass

    Garafani

    • Innovation.
    • Lusafrica.
    • 662103.

  • Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson

    Up or Down

    • Wreck and Ruin.
    • Sugar Hill Records.
    • n/a.

  • Cahalen Morrison and Eli West

    Potluck Dinner / Vicco returns from Spain

    • Our Lady Of The Tall Trees.
    • Cahalen Morrison & Eli West.
    • n/a.

  • Al Scorch

    Two Flags

    • Tired Ghostly Town.
    • Cargo Records.
    • n/a.

  • Iain Morrison

    Homeward

    • To The Horizon, Sir.
    • Peatfire.
    • 005.

  • Anne Briggs

    The Hills Of Greenmore

    • Beginner's Guide To English Folk CD1: Folk Roots.
    • Nascente - NASBOX 040.
    • 5014797135581.

  • Show of Hands

    Coming Home

    • Wake the union.
    • Independent.
    • HMCD 36.

  • Nuala Kennedy

    Asturias part 1

    • Noble Stranger.
    • Compass.
    • 7 45479 2.

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