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Folk musicians come together in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'.

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Transatlantic Sessions: Series 6: Episode 2

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Among the guests are Mary Chapin Carpenter, Maura O'Connell and Julie Fowlis.

Music show featuring Virginian Mary Chapin Carpenter, Maura O'Connell from County Clare in Ireland and Hebridean Julie Fowlis. Tim O'Brien adds some Appalachian bitter-sweet.

Music co-directors, Shetland fiddle virtuoso Aly Bain, dobro ace Jerry Douglas and their all-star house band, host a gathering of the cream of Nashville, Irish and Scottish talent in a spectacular new location overlooking the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.

This programme features Virginian Mary Chapin Carpenter, Maura O'Connell from County Clare in Ireland and Hebridean Julie Fowlis. Tim O'Brien adds some Appalachian bitter-sweet.

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Folk musicians come together for what aims to be 'the greatest backporch shows ever'.

Folk musicians come together to make music in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'.

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