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Northern Song - Shamrock, Rose and Thistle

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

A series looking at the distinctive musical traditions of Northern Ireland. From the banks of Lough Erne to the hills of South Armagh, the north of Ireland has one of the richest song traditions in the British Isles. This film considers the influences of Scotland, England and Ireland on northern song and hears from leading unaccompanied singers. Show less

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