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Has nu-folk become the new rock 'n' roll? After huge successes for Mumford & Sons and Laura Marling at the Brit Awards, nu-folk is having a bit of a moment. Bruce MacGregor discovers what the fuss is all about.

Australian singer-songwriter Ronnie Taheny talks about why she doesn't want her classical and folk inspired pop to be pigeon-holed into one genre and how the chaos of being one of 12 kids prepared her for the craziness of the music industry!

What do Syria, Lebanon and Scotland have in common? The links may not be immediately obvious but it's something Reels Festivals plans to explore in a forthcoming cultural exchange between the three countries. Bruce talks to those involved in the festival and finds out about the links between Scottish ceilidh music and Syrian dabke music.