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This 2010 episode of The Thistle & Shamrock includes music by Dougie MacLean.

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The Thistle And Shamrock: Seasons Of Mist

5:00am November 09, 2017

From the Celtic colors of Cape Breton Island to the stunning autumnal displays of the Appalachian Ridges, we feature music from Maddie Prior, Dougie MacLean and The Critton Hollow String Band.

Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser appears on this episode of The Thistle And Shamrock.

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The Thistle And Shamrock: The Atlantic Bridge

4:44pm October 11, 2017

The musical links between old world and new come alive in this 2010 episode of The Thistle And Shamrock.

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Guest DJ Week: Björk

7:54am August 16, 2017

by Bob Boilen

Our week of guest DJs continues with Björk. In this 2009 conversation the Icelandic singer spoke about her love of Syrian musician Omar Souleyman, fellow Icelandic artist Ólöf Arnalds and more.

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Guest DJ Randy Newman

7:48am August 15, 2017

by Bob Boilen

In this 2008 interview Randy Newman talks about his musical family, how Ray Charles has influenced his work over the years and what it was like hearing The Beatles for the first time.

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