Simply Folk Sunday 28 February 2021
Ruth Smith presents an hour of music from the ever-changing and vibrant folk scene in Ireland and across the world.
About The Show
Each week on Simply Folk, listeners are treated to an hour of songs and music from the best local and international folk singers and instrumentalists. Along with lots of great classics from across the decades, expect to be introduced to many new and exciting folk sounds.
The programme is presented by Galway singer, songwriter and musician Ruth Smith who brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the airwaves each Sunday night.
You can contact the programme with your thoughts and suggestions at simplyfolk@rte.ie
Listen back to some of Ruth's playlists from 2017-2020 on Spotify below.
Carry My Song
Clare Sands / Susan O'Neill
3:47
Dun Laoghaire
David Gray
4:32
In Dublin's Fair City
Anne Byrne
2:41
Lily Of The West
Joan Baez
3:21
Pattern Day
Rhob Cunningham
2:59
Walking In The Dew
Skipper's Alley
5:35
Lord Franklin
Burke, Kevin & Mícheál Ó Domhnaill
4:00
Violet Gibson
Lisa O'Neill
4:58
I Remember You
Some Rise Some Fall
3:04
Queen And Country
The Wilderness Yet
3:18
Hit The Road
Marcella O'Sullivan
3:43
Trigger's Lament / Jig For Amelie / Red Plant Blues'
Brian Finnegan
5:50