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The Thistle & Shamrock: Migrations With Karine Polwart

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Migrations With Karine Polwart

Hear Karine Polwart reflect on Carnegie Hall's Migrations: The Making of America festival on this week's show.

The Thistle & Shamrock: Migrations With Karine Polwart

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Ballads Of The Border

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Ballads Of The Border

Possession over the borderlands between Scotland and England echo in ballads that trove a sound of untouched, forbidden beauty.

The Thistle & Shamrock: Ballads Of The Border

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Singer-Songwriters

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Singer-Songwriters

This week on The Thistle & Shamrock, Fiona Ritchie explores songwriters' melodies that never fail to strike a chord.

The Thistle & Shamrock: Singer-Songwriters

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Singer-Songwriters

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Singer-Songwriters

In addition to the traditional music you hear on 'Thistle', there is also an abundance of contemporary songwriting talent.

The Thistle & Shamrock: Singer-Songwriters

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Singing The Land

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Singing The Land

Hear music from Karine Polwart's award-winning theatrical event "Wind Resistance" and excerpts from fiddler Duncan Chisholm's "Sandwood," named for the finest and least accessible beach in Scotland.

The Thistle & Shamrock: Singing The Land

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Songs Of The Times

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Songs Of The Times

Hear what today's songwriters with Celtic roots have to contribute to our understanding of current concerns.

The Thistle & Shamrock: Songs Of The Times

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Songs Of The Times

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Songs Of The Times

Old ballads offer fascinating glimpses into the past, but what do today's songwriters say in their music about contemporary concerns?

The Thistle & Shamrock: Songs Of The Times

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The Thistle & Shamrock: On The Road

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The Thistle & Shamrock: On The Road

The long-held traditions of traveling artists shine through in the work of many contemporary musicians. This week's episode features Christy Moore, Ossian and Karine Polwart.

The Thistle & Shamrock: On The Road

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Thistle And Shamrock: New Summer Releases, Part 1

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Thistle And Shamrock: New Summer Releases, Part 1

Catch up on the latest traditional and contemporary recordings from rising talent in the Celtic roots music scene, along with new releases from our most popular artists.

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