National Programs
The Thistle & Shamrock
Sunday afternoons at 1pm on WPSU
Spirited reels and jigs, haunting ballads, harmonious strains, and exuberant rhythms of new music born of deep roots - such are the pleasures of The Thistle & Shamrock. Now in its 20th year of national distribution, the one-hour weekly Celtic music series embraces the spirit and character of America's thriving cultural influences.
Thistle is hosted by Fiona Ritchie from Scotland, who beckons listeners to her radio soundstage in the rich warm accent of her homeland.
| Sunday, May 11, 2008 Welsh Roots Check out some of the emerging roots music from Wales with established and emerging artists, including master of the Welsh triple harp Robin Huw Bowen and singer songwriter Meic Stevens. |
| Sunday, May 18, 2008 Words and Music Uncover musical connections with Stevenson, Yeats, Scott and other literary figures, in the company of Bonnie Rideout, Loreena McKennitt, Battlefield Band and Jean Redpath. |
| Sunday, May 25, 2008 Passing the Torch Glimpse the future of Celtic music in recordings from some fine artists paired with a few of the masters who have inspired them, such as NC native Andrew Magill and the great Chicago fiddler Liz Carroll. |
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