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Thistle & Shamrock
The Thistle & Shamrock
Saturdays, 7pm
Program Website: http://www.npr.org/programs/thistle/
Celtic musical traditions continue to evolve in Ireland, Scotland, Brittany,
England, Wales and in North America. This evolution is the raw material
from which Fiona Ritchie produced her weekly program
of music and cultural heritage from studios at the foothills of the Scottish
highlands.
February 20
New Gaelic Voices
Explore the branches of contemporary song sprouting from the roots of
ancient vocal traditions with Alyth McCormack, Nuala Kennedy and Julie
Fowlis.
February 27
Welsh Roots
Check out some of the emerging roots music from Wales with established
and emerging artists, including master of the Welsh triple harp Robin
Huw Bowen and singer songwriter Meic Stevens.
March 6
Fiddle Styles
Sample the tasty fiddle flavors of music from Celtic roots with Catriona
Macdonald, Pete Clark and Celtic Fiddle Festival.
March 13
Dáithí Sproule
"One of Irish music's greatest guitar accompanists" - All Music
Guide
Meet one of the gentle architects of today's Irish music sound. Join Fiona
and the intimate audience gathered at the Swannanoa Gathering during its
Traditional Song Week to enjoy musical insights, conversation and song
with Dáithí Sproule, as he talks about working with Skara
Brae, Liz Carroll Trian and Altan.
March 20
Mando Banjo Magic
Stringed instruments of all sorts help forge this music's identity. This
week we feature two that have become central to its sound with Seamus
Egan, Jane Rothfield, and Gerry O'Connor.
March 27
The Silver Collection
From timeless vinyl to pioneering MP3s, enjoy an hour of musical
masterpieces from over 25 years of Thistle with Liz Carroll, Alan Stivell,
Christy Moore and Lúnasa.
April 3
Atlantic Bridge
From dance tunes to Gaelic airs, the musical links between old world and
new come alive with Scotland's Alasdair Fraser, Cape Breton's Dougie MacDonald,
Ireland's Maeve Donnolly and more.
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