The story of the refugee is retold in different corners of the world with each passing era. Along the trail, songs bear witness to the true-life immigrant experience. On this episode of The Thistle & Shamrock, Battlefield Band, Mick Moloney and Mary Black join the artists who continue the tradition of singing their stories.
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