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Celtic Connections 2013

29/01/2013

BBC Radio 2 - Celtic Connections, Celtic Connections 2013

Ricky Ross presents live music and highlights from Celtic Connections 2013 in Glasgow.

Ricky Ross presents interviews and music from Cara Dillon, Cowboy Junkies, Heidi Talbot, Kathleen MacInnes, The Be Good Tanyas, plus a tribute to Scottish songwriter Michael Marra.

Ricky Ross brings you more highlights of Celtic Connections 2013 from Glasgow. Scotland's premier music winter festival celebrates its 20th year with 2,000 artists playing from the world of folk, roots, world, Americana, gospel and traditional music.

Featuring live music from Cara Dillon performing with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Cowboy Junkies celebrate 25 years since the release of their landmark album Trinity Session. Kathleen MacInnes performs her Radio 2 Folk Awards nominated song Sneachd Air Druim Uachdar. The Be Good Tanyas preview their version of an old Willie Brown song. Heidi Talbot collaborates with Julie Fowlis and Louis Abbott. Plus Rab Noakes leads a tribute to Scottish singer-songwriter Michael Marra with Eddi Reader and The Hazey Janes.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

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