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Frank Hennessy presents the best in folk, roots and acoustic music from the Celtic nations and the world. With studio guests, live sessions, reviews and a weekly Welsh gig guide.

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Sun 17 Apr 201619:00
BBC Radio Wales

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Music Played

  • Mary Chapin Carpenter

    Mary Chapin Carpenter

    • The Village.

  • Peter Knight's Gigspanner

    Two Constant Lovers

    • Doors At 8.

  • Amy Wadge & Pete Riley

    Little Problem

    • Bygones.

  • John Gorka

    Let Them In

    • The Company You Keep.

  • Cerys Matthews

    Sweet Magnolia

    • Explorer.

  • Jed Marum & Jay Ungar

    Calla's Waltz

    • Calla's Waltz.

  • Henry Priestman

    He Ain't Good Enough

    • Chronicles Of Life.

  • Plethyn

    O'r Pridd I'r Pridd

    • Siedir Ddoe.

  • Ozere

    Wayfaring Stranger

    • Finding Anyplace.

  • Paul Tasker

    Ine

    • Cold Weather Music.

  • Bombay Bicycle Club

    Fairytale Lullaby

    • A Tribute To John Martyn.

  • Shelby Lynne

    Don't Think Twice, It's Alright

    • The Village.

  • Brian Houston

    Irish Rover

    • Songs From My Father.

  • Cerys Matthews

    Harbwr Corc

    • Explorer.

  • Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita

    Les Bras de Mer

    • Clychau Dibon.

  • Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes

    Evangeline

  • Kreg Viesselman

    Everyone Throws You Away Louise

    • The Pull.

  • Georgia Ruth

    Adar Man Y Mynedd

    • Radio Cymru Session Track.

  • Gordon Lightfoot

    The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald

  • Blue Rose Code

    Brave Cedars & Pied Wagtails

    • EP.

  • Gill Sandell

    Only In The Fading Light

    • Songs Of Our Years.

  • Rob Lear

    Elfin Man

    • Motorcycle Heart.

  • Joel Rafael Band

    Time Stands Still

    • Old Wood Band.

  • The Folk Orchesrtra of Wales

    Trensiwr

    • Y Glerorfa.

  • The Claire Lynch Band

    All Through The Night

This Week's Gig Guide

Tuesday 19th April

The Young ‘Uns - St David’s Hall, Cardiff

Michael Harvey & Pauline Down - Milgi's Yurt, City Road, Cardiff

Friday 22nd April

Amy Wadge & Pete Riley - The Chattery, Uplands, Swansea (Sold Out)

Saturday 23rd April

Rheged - Cellan Millennium Hall, nr Lampeter

Amy Wadge & Pete Riley - The Chattery, Uplands, Swansea

All Folk’d Up - Arts Wing, Swansea Grand Theatre, Swansea

The Village Quire & Phil Smith - Arvon Ale House, Temple St. Llandrindod Wells

Sunday 24th April

Henry Marten’s Ghost - The Lifeboat Tavern, Tenby

Wednesday 27th April

Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer - Llantrisant Folk Club at Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club, Castan Rd., Pontyclun

Thursday 28th April

Dan Mckinnon - Lyceum Folk Club at the Lyceum Tavern, Newport

Friday 29th April

Gwenan Gibbard - Ty Tawe, Christina St., Swansea

Saturday 30th April

The White Horse Whisperers - Pennar Hall, Pembroke Dock

Sunday 1st May

Gigspanner Big Band with Philip Henry And Martin - Laugharn Millennium Memorial Hall, Laugharn

Broadcast

  • Sun 17 Apr 201619:00
    BBC Radio Wales

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