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When Phil Cunningham Met Mark Knopfler

Phil Cunningham and Mark Knopfler talk about their shared love for traditional music. Playing some of their favourite tunes, they talk about Knopfler's latest album.

Phil Cunningham and Mark Knopfler spend the day together and talk about their shared love for traditional music. Playing some of their favourite tunes, they talk about collaborating on Knopfler's latest album Get Lucky. Mark speaks about growing up in Scotland, Dire Straits and composing the soundtrack for Local Hero. Phil Cunningham looks back at his musical career in Silly Wizard and his partnership with Aly Bain.

30 minutes

Phil and Mark

Phil and Mark
Phil Cunningham and Mark Knopfler perched in front of Mark's classic mixing desk that was once used in the Beatles' Abbey Road studios.

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Role Contributor
Executive Producer Jo Roe
Director Folko Boermans

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