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The Song Hunters

Singer and song collector Sam Lee celebrates the work of those who have fought to save the ancient folk songs of Britain from extinction.

Radio 4,4 episodes

Episodes

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The Black Mountains' Lament
Sam Lee travels to remote mountains of Greece and discovers Europe's oldest folk music.
02 May 2019,28 mins
Suppression and Survival
Singer Sam Lee explores the ancient folk songs and sacred chants of Georgia.
25 Apr 2019,28 mins
The Age of Extinction
Sam Lee searches for the last folk singers with a connection to our ancient oral culture.
07 May 2018,30 mins
The Land Without Music
Sam Lee celebrates the song collectors who have fought to save folk music from extinction.
30 Apr 2018,30 mins