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The Thistle & Shamrock: Music Migration Join Fiona Ritchie to uncover the deep roots that run through a family tree of songs from Scotland and Ireland to the Southern Appalachians.
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The Thistle & Shamrock

Host Fiona Ritchie explores Celtic roots music on her weekly radio program
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Grammy-winning guitarist Al Petteway is featured on this week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Join Fiona Ritchie to uncover the deep roots that run through a family tree of songs from Scotland and Ireland to the Southern Appalachians. The music features Al Petteway, Dolores Keane, and T with the Maggies.

Special Series

The Thistle & Shamrock

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