Freetown Connections at Uproot Festival
Kathryn Tickell introduces a concert from Hull Truck Theatre with Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars plus Martin Simpson, as part of Radio 3's Uproot festival for Hull 2017.
Kathryn Tickell introduces a concert from Hull Truck Theatre with Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars plus Martin Simpson, as part of Radio 3's Uproot festival for Hull 2017.
Sierra Leone Connections celebrates Hull's twin-town links with Freetown, which recognises Hull as the birthplace of politician William Wilberforce, who led the campaign to end slavery. Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars were formed in a refugee camp during the country's civil strife - the band has inspired audiences across the world with songs of joy, faith and hope. To start, a special guest performance from Scunthorpe-born folk star Martin Simpson.
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A Ballad For Katherine of Aragon
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Never Any Good
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Martin Simpson
Dark Swift and Bright Swallow
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Martin Simpson
Home Again
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Jasper's / Dancing Shoes
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Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
Kali
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Big Lesson
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Cold Water
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Soda Soap
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Hunting for Progress
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Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
World Peace
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Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
Akera Ka Abonshor
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Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
Min Do Sin Tay
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Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
Maria
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Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
Gbara Case
Ensemble: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars.
Broadcast
- Sat 8 Apr 2017 22:00BBC Radio 3
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