Rhiannon Giddens and Unthanks take top honours in BBC Folk awards

Event showcases dynamic new wave of folk musicians, while honouring lifetime achievements of Norma Waterson and Joan ArmatradingRhiannon Giddens was named folk singer of the year in the annual BBC Folk awards at a packed Royal Albert Hall, with a strong lineup of winners including the Unthanks and Sam Lee.Hosted by Mark Radcliffe and Julie Fowlis, the ceremony on 27 April was interspersed by live performances by acts including John McCusker – who also won the Good Tradition award –...

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