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The Thistle & Shamrock: Quarter Days

NPR
Published May 16, 2024 at 1:32 PM CDT
Gavin Marwick
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Gavin Marwick

Explore the rhythms of days gone by when the agricultural year marked the passage of time, from Candlemas to Whitsun, and Lammas to Martinmas. Many traditional songs and newer compositions are set against these seasonal shifts. Join host Fiona Ritchie for the musical journey, featuring Wendy Weatherby, Lúnasa and Gavin Marwick.

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