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A Bit of Pipe with Six Holes

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

James Galway tells the story of the penny whistle from its Stone Age days. With the help of some of today's whistle greats (Mery Bergin, Vin Garbutt and Big Voice Jack) Galway tells how the simple pipe is important historically, socially and politically as well as musically. And he plays it a bit, too.

Contributors

Presenter/Tin whistle player:
James Galway
Guest:
Mery Bergin
Guest:
Vin Garbutt
Producer:
Julian May
Source: Radio Times

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