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The Thistle & Shamrock: New Writing

NPR

Published June 1, 2017 at 9:00 AM EDT

Compositions by Maggie MacInnes are featured in this week's show.

From instrumental commissions to new works by singer-songwriters, hear a wealth of recently composed gems by Maggie MacInnes, Wendy Weatherby, Bill Whelan and more.

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