Festival Interceltique to take place from 2-11 August
Julia Ashby Smyth has been named as the Manx artist who will represent the Island at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient.
This year's festival is taking place from 2-11 August.
She'll be working alongside Manx Radio's Sarah Hendy, who's also the Manx Arts Coordinator.
Both Julia and Sarah joined Christy DeHaven on Sunday Soundtrack.
First, Julia told Christy about her artistic style:
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