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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.

1 hour, 58 minutes

Music Played

  • Martin Simpson

    A Ballad For Katherine of Aragon

    Performer: Martin Simpson.
  • Martin Simpson

    Never Any Good

    Performer: Martin Simpson.
  • Martin Simpson

    Dark Swift and Bright Swallow

    Performer: Martin Simpson.
  • Martin Simpson

    Home Again

    Performer: Martin Simpson.
  • Martin Simpson

    Jasper's / Dancing Shoes

    Performer: Martin Simpson.
  • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

    Kali

    Ensemble: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars.
  • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

    Big Lesson

    Ensemble: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars.
  • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

    Cold Water

    Ensemble: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars.
  • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

    Soda Soap

    Ensemble: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars.
  • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

    Hunting for Progress

    Ensemble: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars.
  • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

    World Peace

    Ensemble: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars.
  • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

    Akera Ka Abonshor

    Ensemble: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars.
  • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

    Min Do Sin Tay

    Ensemble: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars.
  • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

    Maria

    Ensemble: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars.
  • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

    Gbara Case

    Ensemble: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars.

Broadcast

  • Sat 8 Apr 2017 22:00

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