Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker – Show #55 (part 1), 25 March 2018
Katie plays tracks by some of the artists on the upcoming National Folk Festival line-up and new music by Mia Dyson and Clare Hennessy, and chats to UK folk duo Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker. The duo are in Australia for a brief tour promoting their beautiful new album, Seedlings All – Josienne describes their style of music as ‘forlorn English balladry’ and Ben calls it ‘erudite songwriting, well executed’. The interview covers their writing and recording process, the influence of the legendary Richard Thompson, and more. Here is the playlist:
- Miss Chatelaine – k.d. lang
- Maambart – Gina Williams
- Everything About You – Steve Poltz
- Boundary Road – All Our Exes Live in Texas
- Tender Heart – Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker
- Chicago – Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker
- Fool – Mia Dyson
- April – Clare Hennessy
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