Description
From traditional odes to the wilderness and contemporary songs of concern, our music this week sings of wild and unspoiled landscapes and challenges us to preserve them.
Image: Moya Brennan (photo courtesy of the artist).
This episode, and the above description, originally aired April 29, 2010 on NPR.
April 15, 2026 ~ This show is dedicated to the memory of both Moya Brennan and Dolores Keane, two voices who helped shape the sound of The Thistle & Shamrock since the early years. With Nuala Kennedy, Dougie MacLean, Dick Gaughan, Natalie McMaster, and Tony McManus all featuring, it's a lovely hour of music start to finish. Do take time especially to enjoy the timeless voices of Dolores Keane and Moya Brennan, two wonderful and highly influential singers, both recently lost to us. On this show, Moya sings: "Is there one bright star, one bright star in heaven..." - a fitting tribute to these radiant stars of Irish and Celtic music. RIP.
