Discover the contemporary appeal of verses written over 200 years ago. Host Fiona Ritchie is not alone in her belief that the songs of Scotland’s National Bard are as relevant and popular today as they were when they were first written.  Interpreted by the fresh \ voices of today’s singers, it’s easy to forget that Robert Burns’s songs have been sung around the world for generations.  Join us to embrace this timeless music on The Thistle & Shamrock.

The Thistle and Shamrock airs Saturdays at 11:00 am on KRCB-FM Radio 91 / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org / Listen on the go - download the FREE KRCB mobile app from the App Store & Google Play!

(Photo: Scottish bard Robert Burns – Flickr)

Having finally left 2020 behind us, let’s get 2021 off to a good musical start with some brilliant fresh sounds.  Host Fiona Ritchie has selected an hour’s worth of great music from Celtic roots for you to discover.

The Thistle and Shamrock airs Saturdays at 11:00 am on KRCB-FM Radio 91 / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org / Listen on the go - download the FREE KRCB mobile app from the App Store & Google Play!

International best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith collaborated with the composer James Ross on their song cycle “These Are The Hands”.  The writer and composer met with Fiona Ritchie to chat about the process of telling their stories and combining lyrics with musical arrangements.  Singers Michelle Burke and Kathleen MacInnes are both featured, along with other contributors.

The Thistle and Shamrock airs Saturdays at 11:00 am on KRCB-FM Radio 91 / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org / Listen on the go - download the FREE KRCB mobile app from the App Store & Google Play!