The Thistle and Shamrock
Sunday 10PM-11PM ET
Each week, listeners join award-winning host Fiona Ritchie on The Thistle and Shamrock to explore the evolving Celtic musical traditions of Europe and North America. In addition to well-known artists and selections, Ritchie introduces curious listeners to Celtic influences in World and contemporary music, and investigates other distant landscapes and genres.
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