My Music

The first programme follows Seth Lakeman, a violinist brought up on Dartmoor whose debut album was inspired by sinister local myths and legends.

Profiling Yorkshire singer-songwriter Kate Rusby, whose career is a family business which sees her mixing traditional folk songs with inspiration from her local countryside. Advocating old-style ballads, her music uses stories from the past to romantic effect and has led to many awards.

This edition focuses on Athena - a young singer-songwriter currently making waves in the music industry. Born in London, Athena grew up in Greece, a country that has inspired much of her music. Since her first album was released in 2007, she has managed to carve an independent course without the help of a major label.

This film focuses on Eliza Carthy, a singer-songwriter who is bringing traditional music to a new audience. Part of a legendary musical dynasty, Carthy regularly mixes musical genres as disparate as music hall, tango and even drum and bass. Her willingness to experiment with various styles has allowed her music to reach a new generation of fans