BBC Proms - 2008 - Prom 5: Folk Day

Charles Hazlewood introduces a concert showcasing some of Britain's most exciting folk talent. Folk Day celebrates the diversity and influence of folk music and culminates in a Prom featuring artists who are continuing to revive and re-interpret the traditions of folk music, including 23-year-old Bella Hardy, guitarist Martin Simpson and the boisterous 11-piece big band Bellowhead, who between them won three Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2007/8. (R)

Broadcast on:

BBC Four, 12:45am Monday 30th March 2009

First broadcast:

Sunday 20th July 2008

Duration:

110 minutes

Available until:

Categories:

• Music,
• Classical