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This program originally posted on June 30th, 2003.



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On this special video edition of All Songs Considered, we talk with Thistle and Shamrock host Fiona Ritchie about the artists shaping new Scottish music.

Shorter segments of the show are available below, followed by a list of artists and songs featured on the program.

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Part One

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Host Bob Boilen and Fiona Ritchie talk about the Washington D.C. Folk Festival. Featured artists: Dougie MacLean and Daimh.




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Part Two

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Bob and Fiona talk about the traditions of Scottish music and describe some of the more common instruments used. Featured artist: Capercaillie.




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Part Three

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Bob and Fiona talk about the revival of traditional Scottish music and the musicians bringing it to a younger audiences. Featured artists: Carrina Hewat and Malinky.




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Part Four

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Bob and Fiona talk about Gaelic singing and the way new artists are reinventing traditional forms. Featured artists: Blazin' Fiddles, Alyth McCormack and Shooglenifty.




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Dougie MacLean

CD: Who Am I
Song: Pabay Mor
Label: Dunkeld Records

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For purchase information, visit the artist's Web site: www.dougiemaclean.com



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Daimh

CD: The Pirates of Puirt
Song: The Sandy Lad
Label: Goat Island Music

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Capercaillie

CD: Choice Language
Song: At Dawn of Day
Label: Vertical Records

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Corrina Hewat

CD: My Favourite Place
Song: Brose and Butter/Drops of Brandy
Label: Foot Stompin' Records

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Malinky

CD: 3 Ravens
Song: Thaney
Label: Green Trax

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Blazin' Fiddles

CD: The Old Style
Song: Sheiling
Label: Self Produced

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For purchase information, visit the artist's Web site: www.blazin-fiddles.co.uk



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Alyth McCormack

CD: The Edge
Song: The Mulaidh
Label: Vertical Records

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Shooglenifty

CD: The Arms Dealer's Daughter
Song: Scraping the Barrel
Label: Compass Records

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