The Thistle & Shamrock: Musical Breizh Hear intoxicating melodies from Brittany, including music by the Kornog and Skolvan, vocalist Annie Ebrel and harpist Alan Stivell.

The Thistle & Shamrock

Host Fiona Ritchie explores Celtic roots music on her weekly radio program

The Thistle & Shamrock: Musical Breizh

July 15, 20152:46 PM ET

Thistle & Shamrock: Musical Breizh

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Intoxicating melodies from Brittany fill the air this week. Hear from the bands Kornog and Skolvan, traditional vocalist and specialist in Breton gwerz songs Annie Ebrel, and harpist and father of pan-Celtic music Alan Stivell.

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The Thistle & Shamrock

Host Fiona Ritchie explores Celtic roots music on her weekly radio program