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Thistle & Shamrock for February 02, 2008
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
[Program Website]
Today's Highlight: "Muir of Gormack"
The area of wilderness known as the Muir of Gormack was first mentioned in 1776 by scholars who labelled it a "Caledonian Camp" noting its prehistoric remains of hut-circles, cairns and decorated stones. Dougie MacLean imagines the setting in "Muir of Gormack- A Pictish Story."
Viewing her program as an on-air community, Fiona Ritchie has created a gathering place for anyone who enjoys music from Celtic roots, and loves to accompany her across the bridges she builds between the traditional and the contemporary, between Celtic music and the world.
The object of international critical acclaim, Thistle comes to listeners from Perthshire in the heart of Scotland, where Ritchie weaves the textures of her musical world into a richly entertaining program. Step into the heart of an ancient tradition of reels, jigs, ballads, and laments. Then follow the pulse towards new music: an exuberant blend of irresistible rhythms, emotional voices, and fascinating instruments.
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