FAUN - Walpurgisnacht (official video)

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http://www.npr.org/2017/04/26/525787365/the-thistle-shamrock-spring-sounds

April 20, 2017 Program 1769: Spring Sounds (April 20, 2017) Week 16 The new spring shoots of music from Celtic roots are ready for broadcast! Across...by Eamon Friel from Takeaway (Thran Records) The Abbey Set...by Lift from Molly's Revenge (Molri) Aint No Grave...by Runa from Current Affairs (Runa Music) Innisvaddy...by Len Graham from Collected (storyandsong.com) En Dro/Carpe Diem/Gavotte...by Daniel Paus from Siren Song (daniellepaus.com) Las Casas de Madera...by Catherine John from ¡Fandango Bragh! (Catherine John) [ID excerpt] Cairo Waltz...by Lift from Molly's Revenge (Molri) Jig of the Blood Moon/Kylebrack Rambler...by The Fretless from Bird's Nest (The Fretless) Fhir a Bhàta...by Kristine Barrett from Ancestors (kristinebarrett.com)La Galope Tout l'Tour...by La Buche from Musique & Cuisine Québécoise (Disques Boghei) Galway Shawl/Farewell to Ireland/Lady Birr/O'Donnell's Sligo Maid..by New Road from Stone Walls & Street Lights (newroadmusic.com) The Hunter Set...by Runa from Current Affairs (Runa Music)

April 13, 2017 Program 1768: Common Currency (April 13, 2017) Week 15 Follow the instrumental links and song streams that connect musical traditions across miles and oceans. Soldiers of Joy…by Joe Craven from Camptown (Blender Logic Arts) Rain and Snow…by Pauline Scanlon from Hush (Compass)   Considine’s Grove/Trip to Durrow/Martin Wynne’s/Bere Island…by Madden, Conway, McComiskey & Dolan from Pride of New York (Compass)    Ireland’s Green Shore …by Tim O’Brien from The Crossing (Alula)      The Kid on the Mountain…by Tim O’Brien from The Crossing (Alula)      Gypsy Davy…by Julie Glaub from Blue Waltz (Julee Glaub) [ID Excerpt] Irish Waltz…by Charlie McCoy from A Celtic Bridge (Vox Terrae)  From Clare to Here…by Colcannon from Covering Our Tracks (Greentrax) The Commonwealth Suite: Aotearoa – Land of the Long White Cloud/Hoea Ra/Dawn of a New Age/Te Rua …by Rua from Homeland: The Rua Collection (Greentrax)  The Maid Behind (McGlinchey’s) Bar/Frankie Gavin…by Tony McManus from Pourquoi Quebec? (Greentrax) Red Mary…by The Paul McKenna Band from Between Two Worlds (Greentrax) Combolé…by Joe Craven from Camptown (Blender Logic Arts)

Krishna Das-Heart Full Of Soul_Full Album

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http://www.npr.org/2015/09/17/441133437/the-thistle-shamrock-the-great-tapestry

April 6, 2017

Program 1767: The Great Tapestry (April 06, 2017) Week 14 Follow the great musical migration from Scotland, through Ulster to Appalachia. Maggie MacInnes, Tim O’Brien, Cara Dillon, Jean Ritchie, Sheila Kay Adams and others share songs that tell the story of a remarkable musical Diaspora. Benton’s Jig/Benton’s Dream… by Patrick Street from No. 2 Patrick Street (Green Linnet Records) It Was a’ For Our Rightfu’ King…by Dougie MacLean from Craigie Dhu (Dunkeld Records) The Crossing…by Tim O’Brien from The Crossing (Alula Records)    The Rambling Irishman…by  Len Graham & Brian O’hAirt from In Two Minds (www.buamusic.com) The Winding River Roe …by  Cara Dillon from Sweet Liberty (Rough Trade Records)   The Earl o’ Cassillis Lady (The Gypsie Laddies)….by Norman Kennedy from Live in Scotland (Living Tradition) Gypsy Davy…by Julee Glaub from Blue Waltz (Troubadour-ess Music) Wayfaring Stranger/British Field March…by Timothy Cummings from The Piper in the Holler (Birchen Music)  Young Hunting/Elzig’s Farewell….by Sheila Kay Adams from The Other Fine Things (Granny Dell Records)  Old George’s Square….by Jean Ritchie from None But One / High Hills and Mountains (Greenhays) Shady Grove…by Doc Watson & David Holt from Legacy (High Windy Audio) Rain and Snow…by Pauline Scanlon from Hush (Compass Records)    A Mountaineer is Always Free…by Pierce Pettis from State of Grace (Compass Records)  The Parting Glass…by Al Petteway & Amy White from High in the Blue Ridge (Fairewood Studios)

THE CURE - MTV Unplugged 1991

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http://www.npr.org/2017/04/05/522713366/the-thistle-shamrock-the-strange-undoing-of-prudencia-hart

March 30, 2017

Program 1766: The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart (March 30, 2017) Week13 Hear music from the National Theatre of Scotland show that has won acclaim over the past five years, including during its recent run in the U.S.  A non-traditional production playing in bars, pubs and civic spaces, it celebrates Scottish traditional poetry, storytelling and music woven through a supernatural tale. Doctor Angus (Chloe's Passion/Co a ni Mire ri Màiri?/Tubular Peat)...by Nuala Kennedy from A Wee Selection (Under the Arch) Stories From the Debatable Lands...by Kathryn Tickell from Debatable Lands (Park) Selection from the production...by National Theatre of Scotland from The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart (live recording from the show) The Bonnie Lass of Fyvie/the Silver Spear...by Malinky from Last Leaves (Greentrax) Killiecrankie...by Jamie McMenemy from Robert Burns The Complete songs, Volume 5 (Linn) The Twa Corbies...by National Theatre of Scotland from The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart (live recording from the show) [ID excerpt] The Pipers (The Glasgow Police Pipe Band/Lexie MacAskill)...by Sileas from Beating Harps (Greentrax) Blooming Heather...by Kate Rusby from Awkward Annie (Pure) Yellow on the Broom...by Jean Redpath from Summer of My Dreams (Greentrax) Green Grow the Rashes...by Dougie MacLean from Real Estate (Dunkeld) Blackwater...by Altan from Blackwater (Virgin) Bedlam Boys...by National Theatre of Scotland from The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart (live recording from the show) Father John MacMillan of Barra/The Devil in the Kitchen/Miss Drummond of Perth/Mackinnon's Rant/Traditional Reel/Margaree Reel...by Alasdair Fraser and Jody Stecher from The Driven Bow (Culburnie) Tunes and Puirt-a-Beul Set...by Julie Fowlis from Live at Perthshire Amber (Machair)

Sneaker Pimps - 6 Underground - Official Video [HD]

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http://www.npr.org/2015/08/05/429632799/the-thistle-shamrock-dear-jean

March 23, 2017 Program 1765: Dear Jean (March 23, 2017) Week 12 Artists celebrate Jean Ritchie (1922-2015), singing the songs she taught them and passing along their wisdom.  Much of this week’s music comes from the commemorative CD which includes Robin and Linda Williams, Peggy Seeger, Kathy Mattea, John McCutcheon and many friends of Jean Ritchie. My Dear Companion…. by Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt from Trio (Warner Bros) Blue Diamond Mines… by John Doyle from Evening Comes Early (Shanachie)  Wintergrace…. by Atwater.Donnelly from When Winter Calls (Rabbit Island Music) Wondrous Love… by Sarah McQuaid from I Won't Go Home 'Til Morning (sarahmcquaid.com) Black Waters…. by John McCutcheon, Tim O'Brien, Suzy Boguss, Kathy Mattea, Stuart Duncan and Bryn Davies from Dear Jean ~ Artists Celebrate Jean Ritchie (Compass)  Now is the Cool of the Day… by Molly Andrews from Dear Jean (Compass)  The L&N Don't Stop Here Anymore …by Robin and Linda Williams with John Jennings from Dear Jean (Compass) [ID excerpt] Shady Grove… by Sparky and Rhonda Rucker from Dear Jean (Compass)  One I Love… by Karan Casey from Songlines (Shanachie)   Songwriting Process ~ Jean Ritchie interview excerpt from The Thistle & Shamrock® I Celebrate Life …by Pete Seeger from Dear Jean (Compass) Young Man Who Wouldn't Raise Corn ….by Peggy Seeger… from Dear Jean (Compass)  Jubilee…. by Kathy Mattea and Friends from Dear Jean (Compass) Let the Sun Shine Down on Me …by Kim and Reggie Harris from Dear Jean (Compass)  Advice to Singers ~ Jean Ritchie interview excerpt from The Thistle & Shamrock® I've Got a Mother… by The Starry Mountain Singers from Dear Jean (Compass) The Peace Round… by Jean Ritchie and Friends from Dear Jean (Compass)

March 16, 2017 Program 1764: Live from Ireland (March 16, 2017) Week 11 Re-live some great sets of Irish music, including years of live performances presented by Fiona with The Chieftains, Cherish the Ladies, and more. Darlin' Corey...by Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul (live recording - not available ) eileenivers.com Brian Boru's March/Nine Points of Roguery/The Magpie/Pretty Girls...by The Chieftains from Live from Dublin (RCA Victor) Mo Níon Ó...by Cathie Ryan (recorded live at the Swannanoa Gathering)  cathieryan.com The Rambling Irishman...by Len Graham & Brían Ó hAirt from In Two Minds (buamusic)   The Royal Blackbird...by Cathal McConnell & Len Graham from For the Sake of Old Decency (Sage Arts)  An Sagairtin...by Brían ÓhAirt (recorded live at Swannanoa Gathering)   buamusic.com [ID excerpt] Jig: Greenfields of America...by Brían ÓhAirt and Julee Glaub (recorded live at Swannanoa Gathering)  Crossing the Bridge...by Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul (live recording - not available)  eileenivers.com Luna/Reels...by Cherish the Ladies, featuring Donna Long and Liz Knowles (recorded live, NC Museum of Art, Raleigh, NC)  cherishtheladies.com The Pinery Boy…by Dáithí Sproule (recorded live at Swannanoa Gathering)  daithisproule.com  The Crow in the Sun…by Dáithí Sproule (recorded live at Swannanoa Gathering)  daithisproule.com How Can I Keep From Singing?...by Julee Glaub (recorded live at Swannanoa Gathering)  juleeglaub.com  Banish Misfortune/Morning Dew/Arkansas Traveller/Wild Irishman...by The Chieftains from Live from Dublin  (RCA Victor)