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The Thistle & Shamrock: At The Edge

NPR

Published January 10, 2018 at 9:00 AM EST

This episode of <em>The Thistle & Shamrock</em> features the Irish-American band Solas. — This episode of The Thistle & Shamrock features the Irish-American band Solas.

This week we explore the evolving sounds of Celtic music inspired by jazz and classical music, with artists including Solas, Kila and Shooglenifty.

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