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Settle In Sundays with The Thistle & Shamrock
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Spirited reels and jigs, and
haunting ballads of days gone by. Harmonious
strains and exuberant rhythms of new music born of
deep roots. Such are the pleasures of The Thistle & Shamrock.
Hosted by Fiona Ritchie, one of
the most engaging hosts on the radio, Thistle comes
to listeners from Edinburgh, Scotland.
Ritchie beckons listeners to her radio soundstage,
in the rich warm accent of her homeland. She
selected the show's title to evoke the cozy pubs
and lounges in which Celtic tunes are heard most
often.
For an hour each week, music,
legend, and the sturdy fiber of Celtic culture are
woven into a richly embroidered tapestry. While The Thistle & Shamrock's magical strands reach back
thousands of years, they also reflect an integral
part of contemporary life in the Celtic fringe of
Europe.
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Ritchie's copious assembly of
recordings showcase artists of today and yesterday,
and
performances captured on
location. Ritchie also presents exclusive in-studio
appearances by leading Celtic music performers from
both sides of the Atlantic.
In the weeks and months ahead
listeners will hear from William Jackson,
Nightnoise, Eddi Reader, Abby Newton, The
Chieftans, Capercaillie, Martin Hayes, The Peatbog
Faeries, Dougie MacLean, Bonnie Rideout, Loreena
McKennitt, Jean Redpath, and Alasdair Fraser.
You can catch The Thistle & Shamrock Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. on our
NPR News & Classical Music
stations.
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