Carols, Customs and Candlelight: a Celtic Christmas Celebration
The Celtic lands of Northwestern Europe have an especially rich musical heritage, and many Christmas songs and carols come from places like Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and other Celtic nations. Listen as host Andrea Blain explores music and customs that have roots in ancient winter celebrations and traditional Christmas festivals. The music features classical ensembles and soloists like Apollo’s Fire and Bryn Terfel, as well as traditional instruments like harp, fiddle and mandolin. Lots of well-known Christmas music comes from the Celtic tradition, and some very beautiful but lesser-known festive music.
Host
Andrea Blain
Andrea Blain (she/her) is a freelance host/producer for Minnesota Public Radio and APM. She has hosted several national specials
in the past and was also a regular host for Music Through the Night. Andrea lived in Northern Ireland prior to working for APM
and in May 2022, she returned to live in Ireland. She continues to work on a freelance basis on a variety of projects and broadcasts.
Length
One hour
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Broadcast Window
December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
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