Folk Connections Weekend

[teamsaint]

Coming up this weekend :

Radio 3's Folk Connections.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03fh25d

So , does this mark a new R3 commitment to the vibrant folk and roots scene?

Or is it just another box ticked for the suits ?

I happen to think that R3 would be a very good home for some solid in depth programming of this music, alongside the ( somewhat decimated) World Music "offer".

But then I like a bit of folk music, and hear a lot to enjoy from many contemporary folk musicians.

Will it all go the way of the other weekend specials, and just end up as a tattered poster, blowin' in the wind?

Perhaps best to enjoy what is on offer for now.

[Padraig]

I happen to think that R3 would be a very good home for some solid in depth programming of this music, alongside the ( somewhat decimated) World Music "offer".

But then I like a bit of folk music, and hear a lot to enjoy from many contemporary folk musicians.

This group for instance, ts?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6EIFD80f90

[teamsaint]

This group for instance, ts?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6EIFD80f90

not, TBF, my absolute faves, Padraig.
by chance, I was doing a book launch at the Sidmouth Festival last year, and one of the girls was there , and sang a song unaccompanied as part of the fun.

Are you a fan of the Unthanks ?

here's a good one:

[teamsaint]

or.....

[Padraig]

Are you a fan of the Unthanks ?

The pick of the bunch for me, ts.

Edit. Not counting Irish traditional, though Dervish are a bit too poppy for my taste.

How about this:

http://www.for3.org/forums/showthread.php?14632-Folk-Connections-Weekend&p=537430#post537430

[Lat-Literal]

Coming up this weekend :

Radio 3's Folk Connections.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03fh25d

So , does this mark a new R3 commitment to the vibrant folk and roots scene?

Or is it just another box ticked for the suits ?

I happen to think that R3 would be a very good home for some solid in depth programming of this music, alongside the ( somewhat decimated) World Music "offer".

But then I like a bit of folk music, and hear a lot to enjoy from many contemporary folk musicians.

Will it all go the way of the other weekend specials, and just end up as a tattered poster, blowin' in the wind?

Perhaps best to enjoy what is on offer for now.

It is welcome.

I'm not sure that it is anything other than a special feature as the main folk programme appears firmly placed on Radio 2.

Arguably, the weekend is a broadening of Celtic Connections for which Radio 3 in many ways leads nationally. If so, it could become an annual event plus, of course, it supports the popular management concept of spreading content across stations including 2, 3 and Scotland. I would prefer all folk to be on Radio 3 but there is little likelihood of it happening.