Episode 2

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Episode 2 of 6, Transatlantic Sessions, Series 4

Duration: 30 minutes

Folk musicians come together in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever', as Shetland fiddle virtuoso Aly Bain and dobro ace Jerry Douglas host a Highland gathering of the cream of Nashville, Irish and Scottish talent. Martha Wainwright, Mairead ni Mhaonaigh, Karen Matheson, James Taylor and Donal Lunny are among the featured stars.

  • Martha Wainwright at Celtic Connections 2009

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    We caught up with Martha Wainwright at this year's Celtic Connection festival in Glasgow and filmed her playing an acoustic track backstage at The Old Fruitmarket.

    Celtic Connections 2009

Credits

Presenter
Aly Bain
Presenter
Jay Ungar
Director
Mike Alexander
Producer
Douglas Eadie

Broadcasts

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