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Matthew Bannister
Folk on Foot
“Modest people, playing gorgeous music, speaking articulately about areas they love. Fabulously calming” – one listener’s description of this multi-award-winning podcast in which Matthew Bannister goes walking with top folk musicians in the landscapes that have inspired them. “A restorative breathing space in sound” – The Telegraph. “Immaculately produced” – The Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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4.8 stars from 537 ratings
A thing of beauty!
I've come rather late to this and it is a wonderful discovery. Matthew is the best host; thoughtful, sincere, plays his part in a conversation but doesn't over power. The artists he talks to are universally interesting, respond warmly to the situation and play tremendous music. And I...Read full review »
'Casters enthusiast via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 08/18/24
Seriously good!
Love this podcast in so many ways! Music, people and places are all so perfect and interesting.
Oliveoil59 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/11/24
It’s not just the subject matter and Matthew’s personality which drew me to this pod. I was first aware of it due to Matthew’s walk in Dorset with the excellent Ninebarrow, but I now know what all the fuss is about. Mr Bannister is a radio pro and a true fan of folk music. Like me he came to it...Read full review »
Duncaf31 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 08/30/23
Recent Episodes
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Published 11/15/24
Jon Boden is Matthew’s guest on this month’s Official Folk Albums Chart Show, bringing an exclusive performance of one of the Parlour Ballads from his new album. There’s also music from Talisk, Mairearad Green and Rachel Newton, Henry Parker and David Ian Roberts, The Shovel Dance Collective, The...
Published 11/05/24
Published 11/05/24
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