Episode 2230: 22-29: New & Classic U.K. Folk

As you may already know, I have a fondness for folk music from the United Kingdom. This week we sample some new and some classic U.K. folk. We'll hear new music from Fay Hield, Martin Simpson, Ye Vagabonds, John Smith and Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas. Also included are selections from John Renbourn & Wizz Jones, Dave Swarbrick, Nic Jones, The Unthanks and more. Take a trip across the big pond from the comfort of your living room … this week on the Sing Out! Radio Magazine. Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / SmithsonianFolkwaysAlasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas / “Caledonian Carolina” / Syzygy / CulburnieFay Hield / “Cruel Mother” / Wrackline / TopicJohn Renbourn & Wizz Jones / “Hey Hey” / Joint Control / RiverboatRichard Thompson / “The Light Bob's Lassie” / Vision & Revision / TopicDave Swarbrick / “The Teetotalers Medley” / Rags, Reels & Airs / TopicMartin Simpson / “3 Day Millionaire-Don't Put Your Banjo in the Shed Mr. Waterson” / Home Recordings / TopicThe Unthanks / “What Can a Song do to You?” / The Songs and Poems of Molly Drake / RabbleRouserNic Jones / “The Little Pot Stove” / Penguin Eggs / TopicAlasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas / “Moccasin Walk-Ackley Lake” / Syzygy / CulburnieJohn Smith / “Star-Crossed Lovers” / The Fray / CommonerThe Furrow Collective / “Hind Horn” / At Our Last Meeting / FurrowYe Vagabonds / “The Foggy Dew” / The Hare's Lament / River LeaJohn Doyle / “The Rambler from Clare” / The Path of Stones / CompassPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / SmithsonianFolkways