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The Thistle & Shamrock: Celtic Guitar

Sarah McQuaid.
Phil Nicholls
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Sarah McQuaid.

Virtuoso players from old world to new are raising the bar for Celtic roots-inspired guitar music. Hear from Sarah McQuaid, Tony McManus, John Doyle and other musicians who are helping shape the sound of the Celtic guitar.

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