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The Thistle & Shamrock: Fresh Takes

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Published May 12, 2015 at 2:11 PM CDT
Hear new music from Altan's latest album, <em>The Widening Gyre</em>, on this week's show.
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Hear new music from Altan's latest album, The Widening Gyre, on this week's show.

This week on The Thistle & Shamrock, established artists and old friends — including Damien Connolly, Ályth McCormack, Altan and more — bring new music to the show.

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