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NPR: Thistlepod with Fiona Ritchie Podcast
Category: Music - Acoustic
Here's your chance to explore Fiona Ritchie's unique radio archive and sit in on some of her most memorable conversations with artists who help define the sound of today's music from Celtic roots.
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Eleanor McEvoy
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:02:58 -0400 (12.3 Mb)
Thistlepod presents: Eleanor McEvoy. She followed her passion for songwriting and penned Only A Woman's Heart, one of the best known Irish songs of recent times. All this after playing violin for 5 years in the National Symphony of Ireland. Join Fiona as she meets up with Eleanor McEvoy who introduces music from her critically acclaimed album "Yola" (view music details at thistleradio.com).
Fri, 21 May 2010 21:21:31 -0400 (12.6 Mb)
Thistlepod presents: Maggie MacInnes. Scots Gaelic song has enjoyed a great infusion of creativity in recent years, thanks to singers like Maggie MacInnes. Here she talks about her album "Spiorad Beatha" (The Spirit of Life) on which she contributes vocals and clarsach, and provides insight into the inspirational force of her mother, the renowned tradition bearer Flora MacNeil. (View music details at thistleradio.com)
Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:35:03 -0400 (9.7 Mb)
Thistlepod presents: Frankie Gavin. For over 30 years he's traveled the world with the Irish band De Dannan and been a driving force in their music. Join Fiona as Frankie takes a break from a quieter tour through the Scottish countryside to chat with her about his passion for flute and fiddle. (View more details at thistleradio.com)
Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:12:31 -0500 (16.9 Mb)
Scots throughout the world dance their way into the New Year and ceilidhs keep them warm from Hogmanay through the frosty month of January. Connie Irvine teaches Scottish Country Dancing in the Borders of Scotland and calls a dance for us here. So take your partners please! (View more details at thistleradio.com.)
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:18:56 -0500 (15.4 Mb)
Thistlepod presents: Readings from The Midwinter Music, A Scottish Anthology for the Season. Fiona Ritchie's reads an assortment of excerpts on Christmas, Winter Solstice, Hanukkah and New Year that will add a warm glow to all your celebrations. (Set to original music by Margaret Kennedy.)
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:17:57 -0400 (14.1 Mb)
Thistlepod presents: Antoni O' Breskey (Antonio Breschi). The categories of New Age and World Music didn't exist when this innovative composer and piano viruoso began his trailblazing journey in the 1970s. Meet the man whose synthesis of flamenco, jazz and Irish trad offered key inspiration to 'Riverdance' and other cross-over music.
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:08:25 -0400 (12.6 Mb)
Thistlepod presents: Fraser Anderson. Now living in France and at work on his third album, hear an excerpt from the singer/songwriter's encounter with Fiona Ritchie and his intimate performance of two songs for NPR's The Thistle & Shamrock.
Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:23:37 -0400 (12.2 Mb)
Thistlepod presents: Eileen Ivers. One of the most decorated Irish traditional musicians talks about how she immersed herself in the music of her Bronx upbringing to create an Afro Latin Irish fusion. Featuring a live performance excerpt and recorded tracks from Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul.
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:55:32 -0400 (9.8 Mb)
Thistlepod presents: Mairi MacInnes. Hear about the heart and soul of Scots Gaelic song traditions from one of their great interpreters, Mairi MacInnes of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Featuring contemporary Gaelic singing, piping and mouth music.
Sat, 23 May 2009 03:26:42 -0400 (13.4 Mb)
Thistlepod presents: William Jackson.
The harper, multi-instrumentalist and composer has contributed to some of Fiona Ritchie's most popular radio programs. Here they listen to a live recording of Jackson's "Duan Albanach" which had its world broadcast premiere on NPR's The Thistle & Shamrock.
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