Free Thinking
Andrew McGregor presents a special edition from Sage Gateshead, featuring live music from American folk singer Peggy Seeger and Teesside a cappella group The Wilson Family.
Andrew McGregor presents tonight's Free Thinking edition of World on 3 in front of an audience at Sage Gateshead with live music from American folk legend Peggy Seeger, one of Britain's foremost a cappella groups The Wilson Family, and 麻豆社 Introducing talent Project Jam Sandwich, an instrumental five-piece with influences from Bulgaria to South Africa via Scotland. Plus some of the latest new releases on disc from around the world.
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Provocative debate, new ideas, music and performance
Music Played
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Xangai
Gago Grego
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Vula Viel
Yes Yaa Yaa
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Mbongwana Star
Shegue
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Project Jam Sandwich
A ja taka dzivocka
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Project Jam Sandwich
Black Mountain Rag
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Tiken Jah Fakoly
Slavery Days
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Mariza
Maldicao
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Charley Patton
Mississippi Boweavil Blues
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Marearad Green and Anna Massie
The Red Poppy
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Bwazan
An Ka Foli Ke
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Ngawang Lodup
Joyful Gathering
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Peggy Seeger
First Time Ever
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Peggy Seeger
Cluck Old Hen
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Peggy Seeger
Everyone Knows
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Peggy Seeger
Everything Changes
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Jonny Greenwood and Rajasthan Express
Junun
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The Wilson Family
Byker Hill
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The Wilson Family
Sea Cole
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The Wilson Family
Close the Coalhouse Door
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The Wilson Family
The Miner's Lifeguard
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Fela Kuti
Beasts of No Nation
Broadcast
- Fri 6 Nov 2015 23:00麻豆社 Radio 3
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