The Thistle & Shamrock: A Few Faves 

Published September 18, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT

Host Fiona Ritchie selects music loved by listeners in the first decade of ‘Thistle’, including William Jackson’s Wellpark Suite, Davy Spillane’s Atlantic Bridge, Pierre Bensusan, and Celtic harp from Breton musician Alan Stivell.

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