Various – The Folk Awards

 BBC Radio 2's Folk Awards celebrates the rich, thriving and diverse world of the contemporary folk music scene with a series of awards to some of the greatest singers and musicians. The Folk Awards album, compiled by John Leonard, producer of Radio 2's Mike Harding Show, features the cream of the finest artists of the current folk movement including award winners as well as highly placed nominees and some of last year's winners. This is a highly entertaining album featuring great music and performances from the year's top artists.

Track Listing:
Niamh Parsons: 1. Bonnie Woodhall - 4:45   Bert Jansch: 2. Crimson Moon - 5:26   John Tams: 3. Harry Stone (Hearts Of Gold) - 5:57   Norma Waterson: 4. Flower Of Sweet Strabane - 4:42   Michael McGoldrick: 5. Lough Mountain - 4:24   e2K: 6. The Water Is Wide - 4:52   Bill Jones : 7. Botany Bay - 2:55   Kate Rusby: 8. The Cobbler’s Daughter - 2:38   Taj Mahal & Toumani Diabaté: 9. Ol' Georgie Buck - 4:12   Danú: 10. Green Brooms / The Humours Of Kill Clougher - 3:47   Waterson - Carthy: 11. Raggle Taggle Gypsies - 4:19   Roy Bailey: 12. Brigg Fair - 2:49   Chris While & Julie Matthews: 13. The Light In My Mother’s Eye - 4:20   Vin Garbutt: 14. City Of Angels - 6:41   Catriona MacDonald: 15. Shetland Reels - 3:55   Copper Family: 16. Spencer The Rover - 3:53