Drawing on traditional North East English music, The Unthanks are a nu-folk duo with Tyneside roots. Their mythical harmonies and adventurous blend of balladry with jazz, orchestral, and contemporary influences have made them one of the UK’s most acclaimed acts. More than musicians, these two are storytellers. The songs of sisters Rachel and Becky Unthanks are deeply intertwined with local history and voices. Along with bandmate and manager Adrian McNally, they’ve graced stages from Gateshead to Glastonbury, and on multiple occasions had their work recognised with Folk Album of the Year awards by BBC Radio 2 and MOJO magazine.
In this episode, we join The Unthanks backstage for soundcheck of their Friday Night Club at The Glasshouse, to hear more about their origin stories, a life rooted in the folk traditions and communities of the North East, and how music is our great intergenerational connector.
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Music Lives Here is a podcast from The Glasshouse and your invitation to hear from the musicians that make this place feel and sound like home.
In each episode, presenter Frankie Jobling sits down with a different musician to hear all about what music means to them, their love of the North East, its people, its places, its history, and most importantly – its music.
We're going to be hearing from classical conductors to hip-hop artists, nu folk singer-songwriters to stoner metal headbangers, all with the unique connection to The Glasshouse and to the North East.
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Music Lives Here is a Loftus Media Production.
Producer: Jacob Dabb
Executive Producers: Debbie Kilbride, Jo Rowntree
Music: Chad Rogers