Hebridean tweed-workers' songs, rowing songs, hiking songs, mouth music — in all these, lyrics take a backseat to integral rhythms. Hear how music lightens workloads and keeps the singers going.
This week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock includes music from John Cunningham, The Poozies, Capercaillie, Ossian and more.
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