Program Highlights and Schedules for July - September 2002 |
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| Program # | Feed Date | Title | |
| 02-27 | 7/4/02 | New Releases | |
| What have those Celtic musicians been up to in the studios lately? Tune in this week to find out, as we sample the best from new releases from both sides of the Atlantic. | |||
| 02-28 | 7/11/02 | Cherish the Ladies in Concert, Part One [encore of #99-46] | |
| The highly regarded Irish-American band of women, Cherish the Ladies, was recorded in concert especially for Celtic Connections at the 1999 Southern Illinois Irish Festival. Host Bryan Kelso Crow talks with the band's leader, flute player Joanie Madden. | |||
| 02-29 | 7/18/02 | Paddy on the Radio | |
| In the spirit of Irish tunes with names like "Paddy on the Turnpike" and "Paddy on the Railroad," we bring you songs and tunes featuring the stereotypical Irishman known as Paddy, as well as an assortment of excellent musicians, all named Paddy. | |||
| 02-30 | 7/25/02 | For the Children [encore of #00-26] | |
| Several excellent CDs of Celtic children's music have appeared in recent years, and listeners of all ages should tune in this week for a lively time as we highlight songs with the young audience in mind. | |||
| 02-31 | 8/1/02 | New Releases | |
| Our sample from new and recent releases includes a preview of performers coming to this month's Milwaukee Irishfest. | |||
| 02-32 | 8/8/02 | Cherish the Ladies in Concert, Part Two [encore of #00-04] | |
| The second half of a lively performance by Irish-American female band Cherish the ladies, recorded for Celtic connections at the 1999 Southern Illinois Irish Festival. Flute player and band-leader Joanie Madden talks backstage with host Bryan Kelso Crow about the band's newest CD. | |||
| 02-33 | 8/15/02 | Welsh Traditions | |
| The glory of Wales shines through in this week's program of songs and tunes from the Welsh traditions, including performances by the uniquely Welsh male choirs. | |||
| 02-34 | 8/22/02 | Jigsongs [encore of #01-07] | |
| You won't find the word "jigsongs" in any music reference sources, but this week's program will introduce the word into the lexicon by featuring vocals that are all in 6/8 time, often with jig melodies woven into the performance of the song. It should make for a lively and toe-tapping hour! | |||
| 02-35 | 8/29/02 | Martin Carthy in Concert [encore of #01-34] | |
| The great English folk singer Martin Carthy was recorded in a solo concert last year in St. Louis, exclusively for Celtic Connections. Don't miss the songs and stories of one of the most treasured singers of our time. | |||
| 02-36 | 9/5/02 | New Releases | |
| Tune in for our monthly roundup of the best from Ireland, Scotland, and North America. | |||
| 02-37 | 9/12/02 | Songs of Karan Casey [encore of #01-17] | |
| Young Irish singer Karan Casey, from Co. Waterford, is profiled in this week's program, with highlights from her solo CDs as well as songs from her three albums with the band Solas. | |||
| 02-38 | 9/19/02 | Instrument Showcase [encore of #01-21] | |
| Like the showcase window of a folk music store, this week's program shows off a wide range of instruments used in the playing of traditional music in the Celtic lands. | |||
| 02-39 | 9/26/02 | Solos, Duos, Trios, Quartets | |
| Count the musicians in each set as we move from solo players to duets up to groups like Patrick Street that are made up of four members.
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