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Julie Fowlis, Karine Polwart and Mary Chapin Carpenter

Acoustic sounds. Mark catches up with a new transatlantic trio: Julie Fowlis, Karine Polwart and Mary Chapin Carpenter.

The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

This week, Mark catches up with a new transatlantic trio: Julie Fowlis, Karine Polwart and Mary Chapin Carpenter.

The group's album, Looking For The Thread, was recorded in the west Highlands.

Plus a look towards next week's special Folk Show concert in Glasgow, and a blend of new releases, classic tracks and news from the folk world.

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57 minutes

Music Played

  • Eddi Reader

    Glasgow Star

    • Candyfloss and Medicine.
    • Blanco y Negro.
  • Villagers

    I Want What I Don't Need

    • That Golden Time.
    • Domino Records.
  • KAN

    Nightride to Armagh (Live)

  • Johnny Silvo & Dis Disley

    The Glory of Love

    • Blues In The Backyard.
    • Fellside.
  • Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis & Karine Polwart

    Silver In The Blue

    • Looking For The Thread.
    • Thirty Tigers.
  • Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis & Karine Polwart

    Satellite

    • Looking For The Thread.
    • Thirty Tigers.
  • Belshazzar鈥檚 Feast

    The Fit's Come On Me Now

    • John Playford's Secret Ball: The Dance Collection.
    • WildGoose.
  • Mia Kelly

    Bonefish Boys

    • To Be Clear.
  • Loudon Wainwright III

    Primrose Hill (Live)

  • The Magpie Arc

    Ae Fond Kiss

Broadcast

  • Wed 22 Jan 2025 21:00