The Thistle And Shamrock: Passing The Torch

NPR

Published May 11, 2011 at 2:22 PM EDT

The National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music has developed a reputation for a high musical standard, by any measure. Enjoy youthful voices and instrumental excellence this week.

This episode originally aired the week of April 28.

For more information on this program, please visit www.thistle.com.

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