Thistle and Shamrock archive
Listen Thistle And Shamrock: Mythography
November 1, 2012 – Tunes of Celtic origin and inspiration lead us on an exploration of myth, legend and mystery.
Listen Thistle And Shamrock: A Case For Guitar
October 24, 2012 – Virtuoso players in Scotland, Ireland and Brittany are raising the bar for acoustic guitar music.
Listen Thistle And Shamrock: Northsound
October 17, 2012 – Travel to northern places to hear the sound of unspoiled landscapes and rocky shorelines.
Listen Thistle And Shamrock: Words, Verses, Music
October 10, 2012 – Poetry tells the story this week, with songs and tunes inspired by poets' lives and works.
Listen Thistle And Shamrock: New World Releases
October 3, 2012 – Hear tracks from North American artists who work to expand the reach of Celtic traditions.
Listen Thistle And Shamrock: More New Releases And Debuts
September 26, 2012 – Fiona Ritchie handpicks more of the best new Celtic music.
Listen Thistle And Shamrock: Celtic Show Bands
September 19, 2012 – Hear big-band style brass sections and other instrumental combinations.
Listen Thistle And Shamrock: On The Road
September 12, 2012 – Today's working musicians offer us contemporary verses of the travelling artists' lifestyles.
Listen Thistle And Shamrock: Jean Redpath
September 5, 2012 – The folk legend reminisces about five decades of sharing song.
Listen Thistle and Shamrock: A Broader Canvas
August 29, 2012 – Follow the Celtic music trail to Cornwall, the Isle of Man, Galicia, Asturias, Wales and Brittany.
Listen Thistle And Shamrock: ...And Three
August 22, 2012 – Hear classic and more recently formed musical threesomes weaving melodies and rhythms together.
Listen Thistle And Shamrock: One, Two...
August 15, 2012 – Enjoy an hour dedicated to solo artists and duos that deliver uncluttered acoustic arrangements.
Listen Thistle And Shamrock: Digital Imperfection
August 8, 2012 – Hear artists who resist the digital perfection of the studio and mix old vinyl into their tracks.
Listen Thistle And Shamrock: New Releases And Debuts
August 1, 2012 – The best new sounds from rising artists along with the latest from some of your favorite artists.
Listen Thistle And Shamrock: Notes In The Wilderness
July 25, 2012 – Our music this week sings of wild and unspoiled landscapes and challenges us to preserve them.