The Folk Show

Apr 01 2025 129 ep. 56 mins 2

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John Barker hosts Manx Radio's weekly Folk Programme showcasing the best in traditional and modern folk music

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FOLK SHOW 01 APRIL 2025

Apr 01 2025 56 mins

JB with his every tasteful and eclectic best of folk with the likes if Natalie Merchant, Bert Jansch, Wood, Wilson, Carthy and our own Scran

FOLK SHOW 25 MARCH 2025

Mar 25 2025 55 mins

JB brings us a great mix of folk and trad old and new, including Fluke, Liz Overs and music from 'one of the best folk albums of the past few years'...

FOLK SHOW 18 MARCH 2025

Mar 18 2025 56 mins

Music from the Martin Harley Band, Hamish Napier, Fairport Convention and JB also features a Bungee Jumper . . .

FOLK SHOW 11 MARCH 2025

Mar 11 2025 56 mins

JB spins some Anais Mitchell, Ukrainian folk, Chris Drever and Chris Stout and remembers flautist Pat Knight . . .

FOLK SHOW 04 MARCH 2025

Mar 04 2025 56 mins

JB with great sounds from Jen Butterworth, Beth Malcolm, Chris Stour and Catriona McKaye, the Imagined Village and many more . ..

FOLK SHOW 25 FEBRUARY 2025

Feb 25 2025 56 mins

JB goes nautical with music from the Unthanks, Jackie Oates and Mec Lir among others . .

FOLK SHOW 18 FEBRUARY

Feb 18 2025 56 mins

JB with his usual selection of great sounds from the likes of Bert Jansch, Laura Marling, Gnoss and Beth Malcolm

FOLK SHOW 11 FEBRUARY 2025

Feb 11 2025 56 mins

JB starts off with a Mason's Apron, then thinks about some Folky Love for Valentines!

FOLK SHOW 4th FEBRUARY 2025

Feb 04 2025 55 mins

This week, JB has some snarling guitars, gentle songs about ancient animals, experimental electronic avant-folk and of course a look at the local gig scene.

FOLK SHOW 28 JANUARY 2025

Jan 28 2025 55 mins

Join JB as for a folky celebration of all things northerly . .