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Thistle & Shamrock for March 22, 2008
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
[Program Website]
Today's Highlight: "In Full Voice"
Voices of Celtic song are traditional, contemporary, harmonious, a capella, rousing, soothing. From the tradition-bearers to the singer-songwriters, enjoy the range of voices on The Thistle & Shamrock this week, with new releases from Kate Rusby, Michael Black, Sylvia Barnes, Luka Bloom and Karine Polwart. This full hour of strong voices says it all: traditional and contemporary song is thriving.
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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