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An acoustic escape with Mari Mathias

The best folk and acoustic music. Welsh singer Mari Mathias performs live and talks about the 850th National Eisteddfod of Wales.

The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

This week, Ceredigion singer Mari Mathias performs Welsh songs from her new album, Cyfarwydd (Storyteller).

Mari also talks about the upcoming National Eisteddfod of Wales, which happens in Pembrokeshire in early August. The celebration of Welsh language and culture is marking its 850th anniversary.

Mark also salutes Radio 2's own Bob Harris, who has retired after more than 55 years on air.

Plus, a new single from hot Irish ticket, The Mary Wallopers.

Produced in Salford by Pomona Audio for BBC Radio 2.

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57 minutes

Last on

Wed 10 Jun 202621:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Lindisfarne

    Meet Me On The Corner (Live on The Old Grey Whistle Test)

    • The Old Grey Whistle Test Live.
    • Rhino.

  • Billy Strings

    Red Daisy

    • Renewal.
    • Rounder Records.

  • Nancy Kerr

    Kingdom

    • Instar.
    • Little Dish Records.

  • Mari Mathias

    Aderyn Pur (Radio 2 Session, 10 June 2026)

  • The Mary Wallopers

    Crowns Of England

    • Paddywhackery.
    • BC Records NR.

  • The Corries

    Ae Fond Kiss

    • Scottish Love Songs.
    • Fontana.

  • Mari Mathias

    Crwydro (Radio 2 Session, 10 June 2026)

  • Mari Mathias

    Adre (Radio 2 Session, 10 June 2026)

  • Megson

    The Cabman

    • The Longshot.
    • EDJ Records.

  • Alana Henderson

    Appetite

  • Topette!!

    Two-time Bourrées: Bacon Strips / One of Two

    • Tazon.

Broadcast

  • Wed 10 Jun 202621:00
    BBC Radio 2