Question of Taste: RTÉ broadcaster Ruth Smith on her favourite music and shows

The Co Galway woman includes Nina Simone, Planxty and Succession in her picks
Question of Taste: RTÉ broadcaster Ruth Smith on her favourite music and shows

Ruth Smith presents Simply Folk on Sundays on RTÉ Radio 1, and is co-host of the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards. 

Ruth Smith is a performer, broadcaster and musician from Co Galway. She's a regular presenter on RTÉ Radio 1, and co-hosts the annual RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards with John Creedon. The 2021 awards take place at Vicar Street, Dublin, tonight [Tuesday], and can be heard on RTÉ 1 from 8pm. Televised highlights from the awards can be seen on RTÉ One on Saturday night. 

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