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The Thistle & Shamrock: Yeats in Song

Published June 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM EDT

Harp player Kim Robertson is featured in this week's episode of <em>The Thistle & Shamrock.</em> — Harp player Kim Robertson is featured in this week's episode of *The Thistle & Shamrock.*

Host Fiona Ritchie features some unique music set to William Butler Yeats' poetry, recorded across three continents during the pandemic. Featured artists include: Cathy Jordan, Mick McAuley, Karan Casey, and Kim Robertson.

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