
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
Performer: Martin Simpson. -
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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
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Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
Kali
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Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
Big Lesson
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Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
Cold Water
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Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
Soda Soap
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Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
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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Uproot Festival - Hull 2017 UK City of Culture—Radio 3 in Concert
Radio 3 presents Uproot, a 3-day festival celebrating the area’s folk and roots heritage.