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fRoots Critics Poll Results

Mary Ann Kennedy presents the results of the fRoots Album of the Year poll 2011 and a studio session with American acoustic duo Cahalen Morrison and Eli West.

Mary Ann Kennedy with the results of the fRoots Album of the Year poll 2011, and a studio session with American acoustic duo Cahalen Morrison and Eli West.

The fRoots Critics' Poll for Albums of the Year is one of the most prestigious awards in folk and world music. Andrew Cronshaw reveals the names of the top nominees, and the winner.

Cahalen comes from rural New Mexico, with roots in American old-time music, whilst Eli lives in Seattle and is based more in bluegrass. Both play guitar and banjo, and they came together as a duo only recently - earlier this year their debut album 'The Holy Coming of the Storm' was released to great acclaim.

2 hours

Last on

Fri 2 Dec 2011 23:00

Music Played

  • 大象传媒 Studio Session - Cahalen Morrison and Eli West

    • Cahalen Morrison and Eli West

      On God's Rocky Shore

      Performers: Cahalen Morrison (banjo, vocals) Eli West (acoustic guitar, vocals)

      • 4th November 2011.
      • Maida Vale.
    • Cahalen Morrison and Eli West

      My Lover Adorned

      Performers: Cahalen Morrison (banjo, vocals) Eli West (acoustic guitar, vocals)

      • 4th November 2011.
      • Maida Vale.
    • Cahalen Morrison and Eli West

      All For The Sake Of The Day

      Performers: Cahalen Morrison (banjo, vocals) Eli West (acoustic guitar, vocals)

      • 4th November 2011.
      • Maida Vale.
    • Cahalen Morrison and Eli West

      Lost Loving Girl

      Performers: Cahalen Morrison (banjo, vocals) Eli West (acoustic guitar, vocals)

      • 4th November 2011.
      • Maida Vale.

Broadcast

  • Fri 2 Dec 2011 23:00

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