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Le Vent du Nord in Session

Duration:: 2 hours

First broadcast:: Friday 15 June 2012

Mary Ann Kennedy with new tracks from across the globe, plus a specially recorded studio session by Canadian folk group Le Vent du Nord.

Le Vent du Nord was founded in 2002 and comprises Nicolas Boulerice (hurdy-gurdy), Olivier Demers (violin), Simon Beaudry (guitar) and Réjean Brunet (accordion). The group's repertoire is a mixture of original compositions and tunes from the Celtic-infused Quebecois tradition.

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

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Emilia Lajunen & Suvi Oskala Sipin Masurkka
Tyttörinki, Suvi Sounds, SUVICD03
Doc Watson & Clarence White Farewell Blues
Treasures Untold, Vanguard, VCD770012
Le Vent du Nord in Session
- Le Vent du Nord La Soiree Du Hockey
  Performers: Nicolas Boulerice (hurdy-gurdy) Olivier Demers (violin) Simon Beaudry (acoustic guitar) Réjean Brunet (accordion)
- Le Vent du Nord Toujours Amants
  Performers: Nicolas Boulerice (hurdy-gurdy) Olivier Demers (violin) Simon Beaudry (acoustic guitar) Réjean Brunet (accordion)
The Moulettes Half remembered song
The Bear's Revenge, Balling The Jack, BT207
Boban Marković Orkestar Mundo Cocek (Worlds Dance)
Golden Horns - The Best of Boban i Marko Markovic, Piranha, promo
Samuel Yirga My Head
Guzo, Real World, CDRW190
Myshkin Pity
That Diamond Lust, Double Salt Records, DS4
Dona Rosa Nesta Terra Portuguesa
Sou Luz, Jaro, 4309-2
Aldina Duarte Princesa Prometida
Fado Anthologia, Universal Portugal, 060251-7859562
Archie Grant Fàgail Bharraigh
60 Years of Scottish Gaelic, Freameaux Et Associes, FA5359
Silly Wizard The Ramblin’ Rover
Live Again, Silly Wizard/Birnam, BCD619
Rachel Newton 'S Toigh Leam Cruinneag Dhonn nam Bò
Demo, N/A, N/A
Le Vent du Nord in Session
- Le Vent du Nord Manteau d'hiver
  Performers: Nicolas Boulerice (hurdy-gurdy) Olivier Demers (violin) Simon Beaudry (acoustic guitar) Réjean Brunet (accordion)
- Le Vent du Nord Le Coeur de ma mere
  Performers: Nicolas Boulerice (hurdy-gurdy) Olivier Demers (violin) Simon Beaudry (acoustic guitar) Réjean Brunet (accordion)
Black Umfolosi Uthando
Summertime – Best of Black Umfolosi, ARC Music, EUCD2386
Vardan Grigoryan Rumblan
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Senegal - Tijaniyya & Muridiyya: Sufi Brotherhood Chant, OCORA, 560241
Ravi Shankar Raga Satyajit
Living Room Sessions Part 1, East Meets West Music, EMWM1006
The Halton Quartet The Good Ship Halton
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The Doc Watson Family The Faithful Soldier
Tradition, Rounder, CD0129