The Thistle & Shamrock Award-winning radio host Fiona Ritchie explores evolving music from Celtic roots in Europe and North America.
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The Thistle & Shamrock

Host Fiona Ritchie explores Celtic roots music on her weekly radio program

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The Thistle & Shamrock: New Music

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Gifts

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The Thistle & Shamrock: At the Gathering with John McCutcheon

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