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22/05/2016

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.

2 hours

Last on

Sun 22 May 2016 19:00

Music Played

  • Bellowhead

    New York Girls

  • Ian Day

    Navigation Son

  • Jenny Sturgeon

    The Raven

    • From The Skein.
  • Simon Mayor

    Maple Leaf Rag

    • The Art Of Mandolin.
  • Boo Hewerdine

    Swimming In Mercury

    • Born EP.
  • Altan

    The Sea Apprentice Boy

    • The Blue Idol.
  • Bob Fox

    Shoals Of Herring

    • Borrowed Moments.
  • Lewis & Leigh

    Anchor Line

    • Night Drives EP.
  • Megson

    Rap'er Te Bank

    • Good Time Will Come Again.
  • Eliza Carthy

    Country Life

    • The Big Session Vol 1.
  • Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog

    Lle'r Awn I Godi Hiraeth

    • IV.
  • Cara Dillon

    As I Roved Out

    • A Thousand Hearts.
  • The Buffalo Skinners

    Goodbye To My First Love

    • Cease Your Dreaming.
  • Francisco the Man

    Raggle Taggle Gypsies

    • Gwerin.
  • Claire Hastings

    The House At House Rosehill

    • Between River And Railway.
  • ALAW

    Pan Ow'n I Gwanwen

  • The Buck Stops Here & Rebecca Branson Jones

    Cumberland Gap

  • Trevor McKenzie

    Price Of Milk Blues

  • Karine Polwart

    Rivers Run

    • This Earthly Spell.
  • Phil James

    Oxwich Bay

    • Shine Like You.
  • Cathy Jordan

    All The Way ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ

    • All The Way ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ.
  • Bagas Degol

    The Rolling Sea

    • Party Like It's 1399.
  • Tom Crow

    Five Pieces

    • Sinlge.
  • Jenny Sturgeon

    Nowhere I'd Rather Be

    • From The Skein.
  • Tom Lewis

    150 Days Out From Vancouver

    • Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Singer.
  • Siân James

    Mai'r Mor In Faith

    • Di-Gwsg.

This Week's Gig Guide

Wednesday 25th May

The Hut People - Llantrisant Folk Club at Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club, Castan Rd.,Ìý Pontyclun

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Thursday 26th May

TrevorÌý Mckenzie & Rebecca Branson-Jones + Christiana Chilcott, Onllwyn & Glynneat H Male Voice Choirs - Glynneath RFC, Abernant Park, Heol-Y-Glyn Glynneath

Veronica Spergia & Max Di Bernadi with Toni Cresci - Landeilo Acoustic at the Angel Hotel, Llandeilo

Rory Mcleod & The Familiar Strangers - Evergreen Hall, Broadwell, Coleford, Forest Of Dean

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Friday 27th May

FrankÌý Hennessy & Iolo Jones + Trevor Mckenzie & Rebecca Branson-Jones - Starlight Stage at Hay Festival, Hay-On-Wye

Tecwyn Ifan - TÅ· Tawe, Christina St.,Ìý Swansea

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Friday 27th – Monday 30th May

Fishguard Folk Festival at Theatr Gwaun and other venues across Fishguard. Featuring Alaw, Les Barker, The Hut People, James Findlay Trio, Blackbeards Tea Party, The Cause way Trio and more.

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Saturday 28th May

Eric Bibb - The Stage Door,ÌýGrand Pavilion, Porthcawl

Rory Mcleod & The Familiar Strangers - Canolfan Clydau, Tegryn, Llanfyrnach, Pembs

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Sunday 29th May

Owiny Sigoma Band ‘Nyanza’ (Kenya/ London Fusion) - The Welfare, Ystradgynlais

Henry Marten’s Ghost - The Lifeboat Tavern, Tenby

Alaw - Acapella Studio, Capel Horeb, Pentyrch, Cardiff

Sam Lee - Rock Park, Llandrindod Wells

Suzanne Vega - Tata TentÌýat Hay Festival, Hay-On-Wye

Broadcast

  • Sun 22 May 2016 19:00

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