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Celt In A Twist December 10 2023
Celt In A Twist drops some brand new releases to cap the year. La Bottine Souriante's first new album since 2017 is called Domino. Vishten return with Connexions and fiddler Maria Cherwick Doubles down with another fresh single. Plus a world of great Celtic taking us from Botony Bay to Norway. Patricia Fraser is your guide to Celt In A Twist!
Grumpy O Sheep - Zakouweesky INST
Dropkick Murphys - Two 6's Upside Down
La Bottine Souriante - Pas De Credit CANCON
Fear Of Drinking - Botony Bay CANCON
La Gravetat De Coulomb - Una Punxa Al Peu INST
Firkin - Flowers
Transglobal Underground - Van Dieman's Land
Gangar - Slarkjen INST
Barleyjuice - Join The British Army
Vishten Connexions - Expansion INST CANCON
The Gloaming - Athas (Joy)
Sketch - Encore
Maria Cherwick & Jockey Special - Doubles INST CANCON
58:34
58:3407/12/2023
Celt In A Twist December 3 2023
We dig deep to unearth some contemporary Celtic treasures from Martyn Bennett, The Murphs, and from The Imagined Village, Paul Weller from The Jam joined by Eliza and Martin Carthy, and there are plenty more sparkles where those came from. Join Patricia Fraser for another hour of Celt In A Twist.
Logical Fleadh - Banish Misfortune INST
Martyn Bennett - Blackbird
Melisande - Au Chant De L'Alouette CANCON
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - The Case Of The Mysterious Squabby-Quash INST CANCON
Willie Nile - The Day The Earth Stood Still
Dropkick Murphys - The Auld Triangle
Gangar - Sukkeri Er Sott
Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage - Ryardine
Paul Weller/Martin & Eliza Carthy - John Barleycorn
Yoko Pwno - Long Bath
Gordon Duncan - Lorient Mornings INST
Derina Harvey Band - Portland Town CANCON
Lunasa - Midnight In Aviles INST
57:48
57:4830/11/2023
Celt In A Twist November 26 2023
Join us as we countdown our favorite contemporary Celtic tracks from the month past. Plus, debuts from Phamie Gow's Dancing Hands and fiddler Maria Cherwick & Jockey Special. The Celtic Top 10 comes to life on Celt In A Twist with Patricia Fraser, 20 years and counting.
ROS - Ball de la Carxofa
Tau & The Drones Of Praise - It's Right To Give Drones And Praise
Enter The Haggis - Swallowed By A Whale CANCON
Eclectic Revival - Cry Havoc CANCON
The Mahones - She Comes For Love CANCON
Derina Harvey Band - Waves Of Home CANCON
Gangar - Slarkjen INST
Genticorum - Le Persuadeur CANCON
The Go Set - Opportunities
Peatbog Faeries - The Jesster
Phamie Gow - Rain INST
Maria Cherwick & Jockey Special - Murphy's INST CANCON
59:28
59:2823/11/2023
Celt In A Twist November 19 2023
Perfect listening for the 'tween holidays time. Fresh spins from Celtic harp veteran, Phamie Gow and Unreeling with the Derina Harvey Band plus more favorite tracks from our library of contemporary Celtic, Join Patricia Fraser for an hour of the good stuff!
The Electrics - Satellite
The Go Set - Empires
The Mahones - Freeway Toll CANCON
Eclectic Revival - St. Patrick's Battalion CANCON
Phamie Gow - Harpbeats INST
Boiled In Lead - The Microorganism
Richard Thompson - The Rattle Within
Transglobal Underground - Van Dieman's Land
Daimh - Raasay INST
The Rumjacks - Sainted Milions
Catrin Finch & Aoife Na'Briain - Wonder INST
Diamonds And Guns - Cheers To Us
Gavin, McGoldrick, Shannon - Mickey Joe Mike's INST
Derina Harvey Band - Unreeling CANCON INST
59:58
59:5816/11/2023
Celt In A Twist November 12 2023
A Celtic salute to the past and the passed. The Young Wolfe Tones with the classic Fields Of Athenry, Merry Hell talk to The Old Soldier, Offa Rex honour the Blackleg Miner, and Larry Kirwan puts a Celtic spin on Bowie's Heroes. New memories made and never forgotten on Celt In A Twist!
Peatbog Faeries - The Poozies Visit To Carbost
Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones - The Fields Of Athenry
Early Spirit - The Hollow Tree CANCON
Enter The Haggis - Swallowed By A Whale CANCON
Merry Hell - The Old Soldier
Sketch - Shed Life
Offa Rex - Blackleg Miner
Gangar - Slarkjen INST
Larry Kirwan - Heroes
Oysterband - Streams Of Innocence
Grumpy O Sheep - Give Me Your Hand INST
Afro Celt Sound System - Persistence Of Memory
Dlu - Anthem (Ros T Remix)
58:41
58:4109/11/2023
Celt In A Twist November 5 2023
We welcome November's chill with a warm mix of Celtic colours. From Croppy Boys and Shepherd Lads to Jumping Johnnys and a Modern Man. Plus a Halloween hold-over in tribute the mother of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley. Join Patricia Fraser for Celt In A Twist, 20 years and counting.
Flogging Molly - The Croppy Boy '98
Battlefield Band - Shepherd Lad
The Mahones - Someone Saved Me CANCON
Genticorum - Le Brandy Des Montagnes Noires INST CANCON
Hackensaw Boys - Mary Shelley
Gaelic Storm - Floating The Flambeau INST
The Langer's Ball - Johnny Jump Up
Baiuca/Carlos Nunez - Salsticio
The Scratch - Another Round
Homeland - Modern Man
Barleyjuice - Whiskey To The Sea
Kytami - Sirens INST CANCON
Jim Moray - Who's The Fool?
ROS - Arlovins
59:44
59:4402/11/2023
Celt In A Twist October 29 2023
Celebrating Samhain with the darker side of Celtic music. From tales of blood-sucking wild boars to bog bodies to The Scariest Room, pick your poison and serve with a twist. Patricia Fraser hosts Celt In A Twist, Canada's contemporary Celtic radio hour for 20 years and counting.
The Chair - The Scariest Room INST
Mekons - What I Believe At Night
Spirit Of The West - Canadian Skye CANCON
Keven Michael Offord - For Abigail CANCON
Gangar - Slarkjen INST
The Real McKenzies - The Cremation Of Sam McGee CANCON
Bangers & Mash - Eliza Lee
The Go Set - Take Me Home
Bog Bodies - Sun Is Screaming
Cecile Corbel - Dellum Down
Peatbog Faeries - Innes Drinks The Bru
Jim Moray - Lord Bateman
Catrin Finch & Aoife Ni Bhriain - Woven INST
Dlu - Ammoch (Evening) INST
58:46
58:4626/10/2023
Celt In A Twist October 22 2023
From The Jesster to The Wisest Fool, Celt In A Twist salutes those of great wit if not wisdom. A new acquisition called Double You from harpest Catrin Finch and Aoife Ni Bhriain on hardanger PLUS Peatbog Faeries and Afro Celt Sound System bring Celtronica to the fore. Celebrating 20 years, it's Celt In A Twist with Patricia Fraser!
Logical Fleadh - Fermoy Lasses INST
The Go Set - The Warriors Beneath Us
Beolach - Freddy's Set INST CANCON
Mary Jane Lamond/Wendy MacIsac - The Soldier's Song CANCON
Peatbog Faeries - The Jesster
Old Blind Dogs - The Wisest Fool
ROS - Ball De La Carxofa
Afro Celt Sound System - Step Up
The Sternwheelers - Don't Turn Around
Catrin Finch & Aoife Ni Bhriain - Wonder
Tau & The Drones Of Praise - It's Right To Give Drones And Praise
Petter Naessan - Tam Lin Reel INST
57:36
57:3619/10/2023
Celt In A Twist October 15 2023
Fresh Celtic spins from unlikely places. La Gravetat enchant with a contemporary take on the Catalonian Bobang folk dance and Norway's Gangar shred the hardanger fiddle. Check out an hour of unconventional Celtic from Celt In A Twist!
Peatbog Faeries - Clunie Road/The Winning Bid INST
Dropkick Murphys - Oueen Of Suffolk County
Cassie & Maggie - Seileach CANCON
The Mahones - Girl With Galway Eyes CANCON
The Irish Experience - The Wicked Jig INST
Skerryvore - Borderline
Epsylon - L'Exil
Yoko Pwno - Tourmalet
La Gravetat - Una Punxa Al Peu INST
Gangar - Grotleken INST
Martin Furey - Falling
Kila - Tog E Go Bog E
Frigg - Varpunen INST
58:21
58:2112/10/2023
Celt In A Twist October 8 2023
Bringing Celtic to a boil with fiery fiddles and folk metal from Norway with Gangar. Enter The Haggis survive being Swallowed By A Whale, diatonic accordion from Belgium with Duplex and instrumental excellence Unreeling with The Derina Harvey Band. Bring your dancing shoes for another hour of Celt In A Twist!
Willie Nile - The Day The Earth Stood Still
Gangar - Sukkeri Er Sott
Enter The Haggis - Swallowed By A Whale CANCON
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - Dance Arnold Dance INST CANCON
Talisk - Dystopia Part 2 INST
Young Dubliners - Follow Me Up To Carlow
Mary Ann Kennedy - Mise Fhuair
Duplex - Magic House INST
Cecile Corbel - Stor Mo Chroi
Toxic Frogs - Go Back Again
Emer Kenny - Parting Glass
Derina Harvey Band - Unreeling INST CANCON
Firkin - Hold My Beer
Shooglenifty - Black Dog
58:08
58:0805/10/2023
Celt In A Twist October 1 2023
From the outrageousness of Yoko Pwno to the outstanding tradition of Genticorum, from perennial stalwarts Kila to the part-time Weekend Irish from Barleyjuice, it's another hour of killer Celtic from Celt In A Twist!
Soulsha - Isle Of Skye Reel INST
Kila - Rachel Corrie INST
Enter The Haggis - Gone CANCON
The Dreadnoughts - The Rodney Rocket CANCON
Dropkick Murphys - Two 6's Upside Down
Flogging Molly - Within A Mile Of Home
Yoko Pwno - Quorn Star
Fiamma Fumana - Mondo Grande
Elephant Revival - The Pasture INST
Doolin' - Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Genticorum - Persuadeur INST CANCON
Vishten - Les Sirenes A Romeo INST CANCON
Barleyjuice - Weekend Irish
Mile Twelve - Onwards
Harv - Sockertoj/Ja Da Go Vi INST
58:55
58:5528/09/2023
Celt In A Twist September 24 2023
Squeezing Celtic traditions through a post-modern filter of house, punk, rock and jazz. Patricia fraser is your guide to today's Celtic. Celebrating 20 years as Canada's contemporary Celtic Radio Hour!
The Go Set - Empires
Brick Top Blaggers - Denial
Melisande - Chant De L'Alouette CANCON
Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira - Glad Farewell INST CANCON
Michael Cleveland - Tall Fiddler INST
Merry Hell - Dreaming Of The Time
Dom DufF - Dorn D'ar Vann
Grumpy O Sheep - Irish Rover
Peatbog Faeries - Clune Road/The Winning Bid INST
Storm Seeker - Row, Row, Row
The Poozies - Throw The Ball
Genticorum - Le Brandy Des Montagnes Noires INST CANCON
Kate Rusby - Manic Monday
Basco - March Of The Frogs INST
59:48
59:4821/09/2023
Celt In A Twist September 17 2023
There's no substitute for Patricia Fraser so, in her absence this week I've skimmed off the cream of contemporary Celtic for a masterful mix of music magic. Join us for Celt In A Twist, 20 years and counting.
Talisk - Surya INST
Peatbog Faeries - Innes Drinks The Bru INST
The Dirty Beat - Follow Yer Leader Dead CANCON
Slainte Mhath - Annie CANCON
Barleyjuice - St. Patricks Day
Frigg - Keidas INST
Roddy MacDonald - Bullet Train INST
Firkin - Santiana
Oysterband - Streams Of Innocence
Jim Moray - The Lowlands Of Holland
Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones - The Fields Of Athenry
Genticorum - La Batellre CANCON
Danish Fiddle Quartet - Jorgen Vestergaards Rundtenom INST
59:05
59:0514/09/2023
Celt In A Twist September 10 2023
Another Round from The Scratch, Spirit Of The West revisited and new Celtic from Hamilton and Brampton band Eclectic Revival. Join Patricia Fraser for an hour of the best in contemporary Celtic from Celt In A Twist 20 years and counting.
The Scratch - Another Round
Eileen Ivers - Paddy In Zululand INST
Pat Chessell - Leave Her Johnny CANCON
Spirit Of The West - D For Democracy CANCON
Trio Svin - Darling Cory
Flook - E Flat Reels INST
Sons Of Southern Ulster - Live In The Past
The Sternwheelers - Tune Set INST
Peatbog Faeries - The Humours Of Ardnamuchan
Frigg - Early Bird INST
Doolin' - A Place Where We Belong
Eclectic Revival - Cry Havoc CANCON
House Of Hamill - The Bully Of Skidmore Town
John McCusker - Wabazi Heaven INST
59:47
59:4707/09/2023
Celt In A Twist September 3 2023
Join us for a Celt n A Twist road trip. The ride - a Vincent Black Lightning 1952, a burn down an Unapproved Road with Lunasa, a cruise around Stanley Park with Aoife O'Donovan, we even take a spin on a mechanical bull with Gaelic Storm. Hold onto your hat. Dropkick Murphys aren't leaving without it. For 20 years you got yer Celt In A Twist!
Ewan Robertson - Vincent Black Lightning
Yoko Pwno - The Old Lightbulb INST
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - The Case Of The Mysterious Squabby Quash INST CANCON
The Mahones - When Ye Go Away CANCON
The Rumjacks - Rhythm Of Her Name
Dropkick Murphys - I Had A Hat
Talisk - Storm INST
Aoife O'Donovan - Stanley Park
La Bastringue - L Grande Gigue Simple INST
Lunasa - Unapproved Road INST
Kate Rusby - I Wish
Celtic Kitchen Party - Big Break CANCON
Gaelic Storm - The Mechanical Bull INST
Manran - Tilldh Mi
Shooglenifty - The Eccentric INST
59:34
59:3431/08/2023
Celt In A Twist August 27 2023
Embracing the Celtic world in all its colour and diversity. More ground breaking sounds from the Isle of Skye, Catalan piping, swampy grooves from the bayou and lots more. For 20 years, you've got yer Celt In A Twist!
Peatbog Faeries - The Jesster
Tau & The Drones Of Praise - Ceol On Chre
The Real McKenzies - Scotland The Brave CANCON
Mary Jane Lamond/ Wendy MacIsaac - The Yellow Coat CANCON
Spotted Dogs - Connolly Was There
Feufollet - Prends Courage
Shooglenifty - Billy's
Willie Nile - The Day The Earth Stood Still
Lost Bayou Ramblers - Nezpique
The Mahones - Lonesome Boatman CANCON
ROS - Ball De La Carxofa
Logical Fleadh - Banish Misfortune INST
Snuff Box - Reels INST
57:56
57:5624/08/2023
Celt In A Twist August 20 2023
Skerryvore - Live Forever
Willie Nile - The Day I Saw Bo Diddley In Washington Square
The Paperboys - Someplace, Somewhere CANCON
Jocelyn Pettit - Wind Rose INST CANCON
Dropkick Murphys - Two 6's Upside Down
The Mahones - Ghost Of A Whiskey Devil CANCON
Toxic Frogs - Go Back Again
Barleyjuice - It Takes A Village To Raise A Drunk
Trio Svin - Trump Stomp INST
Feufollet - A Saint-Martin
Ava - Seas Suas (Stand UP)
The Dreadnoughts - Dusty Ground CANCON
Merry Hell - I Never Loved Anyone
John McCusker - Wabazi Heaven INST
Good craic as always for today's Celts. Willie Nile recalls The Day I Saw Bo Diddley In Washington Square. The Mahones are visited by The Ghost Of A Whiskey Devil and Barleyjuice suggest It Takes A Village To Raise A Drunk. You got your Celt In A Twist!
58:3611/08/2023
Celt In A Twist August 13 2023
From Barcelona to Belfast we have the Celtic world covered. Acadian podorhythmia and Swedish earworms fuse with Celtpunk, Celtronica, even Celt Reggae in a one-of-a-kind draught of potent brew. Try a wee dram of Celt In A Twist. Patrica Fraser serves it up neat.
Picot - Cerca Cvem Or
Jimi McRae - Scotland The Brave INST
Vishten - Bi Bi Box CANCON
The Dreadnoughts - Bold Reilly CANCON
Kolonien - Morgondag (Tomorrow)
Bates Motel - Never Say Never
Mekons - What I Believe At Night
Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones - Back Home In Derry
Youthi & Macca Dread - Celtik Mode INST
Peatbog Faeries - The Humours Of Ardnamurchan
Enter The Haggis - Bound For America CANCON
Dropkick Murphys - Sunshine Highway
The Gloaming - The Girl Who Broke My Heart INST
Sketch - After The Storm
Firkin - The Drunken Angels Club
57:08
57:0810/08/2023
Celt In A Twist August 6 2023
RIP Sinead O'Connor. Celt In A Twist honors her memory with a song her father taught her about the streets of her Dublin town. Still more debuts from Peatbog Faeries' great new album I See A World. For 20 years, we spin only the finest in contemporary Celtic music. Join us and get yer Celt In A Twist!
The Biblecode Sundays - Plunkster INST
Yoko Pwno - The Black Cat (feat. Acolyte)
Derina Harvey Band - Waves Of Home CANCON
The Mahones - Rise Up (Be Strong) CANCON
Talisk - Dystopia Pt2 INST
Young Dubliners - Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore
Peatbog Faeries - The Poozies Visit To Carbost INST
The Sternwheelers - Vera Rose
Grumpy O Sheep - Irish Rover
Baiuca/Carlos Nunez - Salsticio
Sinead O'Connor - Molly Malone
Pat Chessell - Last Thing On My Mind CANCON
Flogging Molly - A Song Of Liberty
Oysterband - Wonders Are Passing
59:55
59:5503/08/2023
Celt In A Twist July 30 2023
Sifting through the centuries and surfing the Celtic world, join Patricia Fraser for another hour of Celt In A Twist, opening with another sparkling debut from Peatbog Faeries!
Peatbog Faeries - Clunie Road/The Winning Bid INST
Seiva - Sete INST
Chasse-Galerie - Les Trois Cavaliers CANCON
The McDades - Willie Reilly CANCON
Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones - The Flying Fingers Set INST
Firkin - Galway Girl
The Go Set - Opportunities
Iain Morrison - Breathing Space
John Doyle - Cooaney Reel INST
Jim Moray - Fair Margaret And Sweet William
Grumpy O Sheep - Zakouweesky INST
Mary Jane Lamond/Wendy MacIsaac - The Thief's Song
Santiago Molino - Camino A Boedo INST
59:27
59:2727/07/2023
Celt In A Twist July 23 2023
I See A World, you get to enjoy it; brand new music from Dunvegan's Peatbog Faeries! Music from down under with The Rumjacks and The Go Set, a debut from Tau & The Drones Of Praise and Belgium's Duplex. For 20 years you've got yer Celt In A Twist!
Peatbog Faeries - The Humours Of Ardnamurcan
The Rumjacks - Sainted Millions
Vishten - J'aime Vraiment Ton Accent CANCON
The Dreadnoughts - Brisbane Harbour
The Go Set - Take Me Home
Shooglenifty - Caravan Up North
Tau & The Drones Of Praise - Thunder Thunder Hummingbird
Duplex - Magic House INST
Salsa Celtica - Luna Llena
Rura - Sorley's INST
Ava - Rhythm Of Earth
Pat Chessell - Brennan On The Moor CANCON
Flogging Molly - Welcome To Adamstown
Dropkick Murphys - Where Trouble Is At
Fergus - The Clanky Jig INST
59:42
59:4220/07/2023
Celt In A Twist July 16 2023
The Celtic spirit thrives in the flora and fauna. We invite you to enjoy Tanglewood and The Hollow Tree, Dolphin Boy, The Peeler & The Goat, Oysterband and Cat Bacon. Plus a brand new chamber Celt fiddle & cello duet from Jocelyn Pettit and Ellen Gira. For 20 years you got yer Celt In A Twist!
Firkin - Santiana
Sver - Batch 15 INST
The East Pointers - Tanglewood CANCON
Early Spirit - The Hollow Tree CANCON
Michael Cleveland - Tennessee Plates
The Mahones - Heroes Die CANCON
House Of Hamill - Cat Bacon INST
Oysterband - The Time Is Now
Dolphin Boy - The West Highland Line
Dom DufF - Dorn D'ar Vann
Moira Smiley - Dressed In Yellow
Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira - Glad Farewell INST CANCON
Yoko Pwno - The Airt O' The Deil INST
Moving Cloud - The Peeler & The Goat
57:22
57:2213/07/2023
Celt In A Twist July 9 2023
From ROS to MSR, it's an hour exploring County Downs and Swansea Towns, Galicia to the Lowlands Of Holland. With debuts from The Derina Harvey Band, Tau & The Drones of Praise and a tribute to the author of Frankenstein (sort of). For 20 years and counting, you've got yer Celt In A Twist!
ROS - Ball De La Carxofa
Hackensaw Boys - Mary Shelley
The Real McKenzies - Swansea Town CANCON
Natalie MacMaster & Donnall Leahy - Galicia CANCON
Bangers & Mash - Star Of The County Down
Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies - Tom-Tom
Soulsha - Fetchal INST
Tau & The Drones Of Praise - Ceol On Chre
Bog Bodies - Toward The Harvest
The Go Set - Take Me Home
Jim Moray - The Lowlands Of Holland
Derina Harvey Band - Run To Me CANCON
Old Blind Dogs - Harris Dance INST
Manran - MSR
59:32
59:3206/07/2023
Celt In A Twist July 2 2023
Tis nothing so pale and fair as a Celt on the beach. Win tickets to Bard on the Beach 'As You Like It' Merry Hell proclaims Summer Is A-Comin', The Dreadnoughts ride The Rodney Rocket, lilting lasses voices of Kate Rusby and Eddi Reader. For 20 years you got yer Celt In A Twist with Patricia Fraser!
Merry Hell - Summer Is A-Comin'
Dropkick Murphys - HBDMF
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - Colour Theory INST CANCON
The Dreadnoughts - The Rodney Rocket CANCON
Logical Fleadh - Over The Moor To Maggie INST
Urban Trad - Get Reel INST
Kate Rusby - Friday I'm In Love
Doolin' - Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Firkin - Haiku INST
Hannah Sanders And Ben Savage - Reynardine
Moritz Behm - I'm Dreamin' CANCON
Eddi Reader - Baron's Heir + Sardinia's
Sketch - Out Of My Cage INST
Trio Svin - Sej, Sild
59:48
59:4829/06/2023
Celt In A Twist June 25 2023
Win tickets to Bard On The Beach "As You Like It". Tune in and find out how and enjoy a great mix of contemporary Celtic while you're at it. Fresh spins from Firkin, The Derina Harvey Band, Tau & The Drones Of Praise and more surprises. For 20 years, you got yer Celt In A Twist!
Oysterband - Born Under The Same Sun
Dlu - Am Politician INST
Jocelyn Pettit - Migrations CANCON INST
The Bookends - Dinny Donegal INST
Tau & The Drones Of Praise - It Is Right To Give Drones And Praise
Peatbog Faeries - Caberdrone INST
Firkin - Santiana
Doolin' - Lamour Sorcier
Hackensaw Boys - Content Not Seeking Thrills
Grumpy O Sheep - Give Me Your Hand INST
House Of Hamill - The Bully Of Skidmore Town
Derina Harvey Band - Waves Of Home CANCON
Frigg - Keidas/Oasis INST
59:47
59:4722/06/2023
Celt In A Twist June 18 2023
While Patricia Fraser explores Scotland we explore the rest of the Celtic world with spins from Ireland, Denmark, Catalan, Quebec, Hungary and ... ya, there may be a Scottish tune or two. For 20 years, you've got yer Celt In A Twist!
Flogging Molly - The Croppy Boy '98
The Scratch - Session Song
The Dreadnoughts - Bold Reilly CANCON
The Mahones - Celtic Pride CANCON
ROS - Sac Buit INST
Basco - Carsten The Fox INST
Karan Casey & John Doyle - The False Lady
Jansberg - Kometens Hale INST
Firkin - Step It Out Mary
Joe Quinn & Sammy Horner - De'll Makes Work
Lunarium - Evening Star INST
The Go Set - Opportunities
La Bottine Souriante - Et Boucle La Bottine CANCON
58:16
58:1615/06/2023
Celt In A Twist June 11 2023
There are over 30 Portland towns around the world. Guess which one the Derina Harvey Band is singing about. Aoife O'Donovan takes in the beauty of Vancity's Stanley Park. She'll be at Jericho Beach this summer. Railroad Earth are Chasin' A Rainbow and the Go Set head West Into The Sun. Join our Celtic adventure. For 20 years you've got your Celt In A Twist!
The Go Set - West Into The Sun
Epsylon - Le Temps
Melisande - Boisson D'Avril CANCON
Derina Harvey Band - Portland Town CANCON
Admiral Fallow - The Paper Trench
Dropkick Murphys - Black Velvet Band
We Banjo Three - Annabelle's Cannon
Railroad Earth - Chasin' A Rainbow
Talisk - Surya INST
Telefis - Falun Gong Dancer
Aoife O'Donovan - Stanley Park
Solas - On A Sea Of Fleur De Lis
Kytami - Sirens INST CANCON
57:58
57:5808/06/2023
Celt In A Twist June 1 2023
The Murphs continue to find inspiration in the timeless words of Woody Guthrie on Okemah Rising. We have another fresh spin PLUS new Canadian Celtic from the Derina Harvey Band capture to Newfie spirit on Waves Of Home AND new Mudmen. Celt In A Twist, 20 years of keeping Celtic contemporary!
Dropkick Murphys - My Eyes Are Gonna Shine
Talisk - Storm INST
Early Spirit - Burnt Toast INST CANCON
Derina Harvey Band - Waves Of Home CANCON
Lorne MacDougall - John Paterson's Mare INST
Baka Beyond - An Gwirder
La Bastringue - Pigen Og Froen/Reel Des Noueau INST
Skerryvore - Hold On
Tsummi Sound System - The Blink INST
The Scratch - Old Dog
Mudmen - Farmer's Tan CANCON
The Sternwheelers - Wild Rover Reprise
Yoko Pwno - Horace's INST
The Biblecode Sundays - Plunkster INST
58:40
58:4001/06/2023
Celt In A Twist May 28 2023
Expect more than boring pub fare. This hour offers tastes of French Celtic, Cajun Celtic, Afro Celtic along with songs of Speakeasys and drinking to wash it down with. Epicurean Celtic for 20 years!
The Electrics - Satellite
Doolin' - L'amour Sorcier
Enter The Haggis - Swallowed By A Whale CANCON
The Paperboys - Feeling You CANCON
Barleyjuice - The Old Speakeasy
Afro Celt Sound System - Seed
Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones - The Flying Fingers Set INST
Tau & The Drones Of Praise - It Is Right To Give Drones And Praise
Daimh - Banjo's Favourite INST
Pat Chessell - Girl From Boston CANCON
Flogging Molly - These Times Have Got Me Drinkin'
Feufollet - A Saint-Martin
58:02
58:0225/05/2023
Celt In A Twist May 21 2023
Wow 16 tracks squeezed into one action-packed hour of Celt In A Twist! New spins from Doolin' and ROS, some old favorites and a panoply of contemporary Celtic flavours.
Talisk - Dystopia Pt 2 INST
Doolin' - Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Jocelyn Pettit - Winding Roots INST CANCON
The Mahones - The Hunger & The Fight CANCON
Logical Fleadh - Merry Blacksmith Set INST
Young Dubliners - Evermore
Willie Nile - The Day The Earth Stood Still
Celtica Pipes Rock - Itchy Fingers INST
The Go Set - Opportunities
Dropkick Murphys - Talking Jukebox
ROS - Arlovins INST
The Dreadnoughts - Brisbane Harbour CANCON
Serras - Anglaise INST
Rock, Salt, Nails - More And More
Iain Copeland - The Chase Is On INST
The McCabes - Get Reel INST
59:59
59:5918/05/2023
Celt In A Twist May 14 2023
A menagerie of contemporary Celtic grooves in this week's zoo. From Spotted Dogs to Toxic Frogs and Grumpy O Sheep; from Newfoundland to Van Dieman's Land. Join Patricia Fraser for Canada's favorite Celtic mix. Celt In A Twist, 20 years in the making.
The Go Set - The Warriors Beneath Us
Afro Celt Sound System - Anatomic INST
Kevin Michael Offord - For Abigail CANCON
John Welsh - Newfoundland Song CANCON
Aoife O'Donovan - Passengers
Grumpy O Sheep - Highway To Sheep INST
Spotted Dogs - The World Turned Upside Down
Vri - Y Gasser Ddou
Transglobal Underground - Van Dieman's Land
Toxic Frogs - The Shamrock's Jig INST
Rawlins Cross - Singles INST CANCON
Stone Row - She Moved Through The Fair
Yoko Pwno - Bothy Rhumba
Alan Stivell - Brezhoneg Raok
Sourdurent - Franc De Bruch
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Celt In A Twist May 7 2023
We count down the Contemporary Celtic Top 10 for April 2023! Join us for the top of the Celtic pops! You got yer Celt In A Twist with Patricia Fraser!
The Scratch - Another Round
The Mahones - She Comes For Love CANCON
Flogging Molly - The Croppy Boy '98
Tau & The Drones Of Praise - It Is Right To Give Drones And Praise
ROS - Sac Buit INST
Enter The Haggis - Swallowed By A Whale CANCON
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - Colour Theory INST CANCON
Firkin - The Drunken Angels Club
The Real McKenzies - Leave Her Johnny CANCON
The Go Set - Opportunities
Brighde Chaimbeul - Banish The Giant Of Doubt & Despair INST
Dropkick Murphys with The Violent Femmes - Gotta Get To Peekskill
Carlos Nunez - Nau Bretoa INST
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Celt In A Twist April 30 2023
Some time-tested favorites meet new friends including a surprising blend of organic and electronic from Catalonian piper ROS. Join Patricia Fraser for a sweet hour of contemporary Celtivity from Celt In A Twist!
Homeland - Leaving Of Liverpool
ROS - Ball De La Carxofa
The Mahones - Fiddle On Fire INST CANCON
Early Spirit - That's Right CANCON
Oysterband - Wonders Are Passing
Austuriana Mining Company - Iron Bridge Reel INST
Lorne MacDougall - Hello World INST
Hackensaw Boys - The Sweet
Punch Brothers - Cattle In The Cane INST
Tiger Moth - Sloe On The Uptake INST
Les Charbonniers De L'enfer - Au Diable Les Avocats CANCON
Oliver Schroer - A Song For All Seasons CANCON
Old Blind Dogs - Soup Of The Day
Barbar O'Rhum - Freres De Bitte
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Celt In A Twist April 23 2023
Lyrical traditions meet instrumental excellence. It's all part of the Celtic pedigree, no matter if a drop of Celtic blood be in ye. Celebrate with The Go Set from Australia, begians Duplex, Budapest's Firkin and much more. You Got yer Celt In A Twist with Patricia Fraser.
The Go Set - West Into The Sun
Donall Donnelly - Sunday's Well INST
The Real McKenzies - Leave Her Johnny CANCON
Enter The Haggis - Swallowed By A Whale CANCON
Bog Bodies - Firelighters
Shooglenifty - The Reid St. Sofa INST
Talisk - Lava INST
Firkin - Finnegan's Wake
Frigg - Hakkeisen Riili INST
The Dreadnoughts - Bold Reilly CANCON
The Breath - All You Have Been
Ava - Seas Suas (Stand Up)
Duplex - Broken Leaf INST
Gaelic Storm - Green Eyes, Red Hair
Petter Naessan - Tam Lin Reel INST
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Celt In A Twist April 16 2023
Blurring the Celtic lines between folklore, protest songs and bluegrass. Join Patricia Fraser for debuts from The Dropkick Murphys wth The Violent Femmes, tall fiddler, Michael Cleveland, Irish-inspired Frenchmen Doolin' and Grumpy O Sheep, even Geordie Mark Knopfler is in the mix.
Trio Svin - Darling Cory
Dlu - Anthem (Ros T Remix) INST
McGillicuddys - Lady Owen CANCON
The Bookends - Dinny Donegal INST CANCON
Karen Matheson - Laurel To A Wreath
Mark Knopfler - Fare Thee Well Northumberland
Dropkick Murphys w/ The Violent Femmes - Gotta Get To Peekskill
Flogging Molly - These Times Have Got Me Drinking
Michael Cleveland - Tennessee Plates
Grumpy O Sheep - Tipping It Up To Nancy
Doolin' - A Place Where We Belong
The Real McKenzies - Scotland The Brave CANCON
Santiago Molina - Camino a Boedo INST
Sketch - Homeward Bound
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Celt In A Twist April 9 2023
We got to the hunt early and picked a basket of Celtic colours. It's a baker's dozen eggs for Easter + 1, including new music from The Go Set, Firkin, House of Hamill and Ros. Celt In A Twist. Share our treats with your friends.
The Go Set - Take Me Home
The Scratch - God Slap
Pat Chessell - Last Thing On My Mind CANCON
The Mahones - She Comes For Love CANCON
Firkin - Santiana
Eileen Ivers - Gravelwalk INST
Hackensaw Boys - Alabama Shamrock
House Of Hamill - Superb Owl INST
Simon Emmerson - Pilsden Pen INST
Ros - Sac Buit INST
Dropkick Murphys - Never Git Drunk No More
Karen Matheson - Recovery
Jim Moray - The Week Before Easter
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - Galicia INST
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Celt In A Twist April 2 2023
Celtic thunder from down under! We tear the cellophane from The Warriors Beneath Us, brand new from Melbourne's The Go Set, From Sydney, The Rumjacks beg to Tell Me What Happened + Catalonian pipes and electronics from Ros and Portugal's Seiva. It's a global Celtic mix you won't hear anywhere else!
The Go Set - Opportunities
Firkin - Step It Out Mary
Vishten - Elle Tempete CANCON
Early Spirit - That's Right CANCON
Ros - Sac Buit INST
Flook - Sharig/The Pipers Of Roguery INST
The Sternwheelers - Wet The Goat
The Rumjacks - Tell Me What Happened
Aoife O'Donovan - Passengers
Celtic Cross - Jameson Johnny
Instinkt - Kommisaeren INST
Quagmyre - Relax CANCON
Afro Celt Sound System - Lovers Of Light INST
Seiva - Sete INST
Yoko Pwno - Tourmalet
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Celt In A Twist March 26 2023
A tribute to Simon Emmerson, founding member of the Afro Celt Sound System. We also remember the great Martyn Bennett. Plus, new music from Logical Fleadh, Flogging Molly, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy.
Logical Fleadh - Over The Moor To Maggie INST
Flogging Molly - A Song Of Liberty
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - Galicia (ft.Josemi Carmona)CANCON
Grinning Barretts - Black Velvet Band CANCON
Salsa Celtica - He Mandhu (Aurel)
Afro Celt Sound System - Persistence Of Memory
Martyn Bennett - Ale House
Hoven Droven - Brekken INST
The Scratch - Session Song
Selsolater - Whiskeywand
The Mahones - Holloway Jack CANCON
Spiro - Welcome Joy, Welcome Sorrow INST
The Electrics - The Curious Dance Of Humphy Backit INST
Trio Svin - Ride A Piggy Train
Boot - Wild Honey INST
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Celt In A Twist March 19 2023
Today's Celtic is more than fiddly-dee decent. It's rich, relevant and reflective. Debuts off the top from Firkin and Doolin'! Join Patricia Fraser each week for Celt In A Twist.
Firkin - The Boys Are On The Loose
Doolin' - SAmour Sorcier
Bod'haktan - La Bouteille est Agreable CANCON
Enter The Haggis - Swallowed By A Whale CANCON
Barleyjuice - Mollys Girls
Bog Bodies - I Caught Her Eye
House Of Hamill - The Bully Of Skidmore Town
Soulsha - What A Day INST
Young Dubliners - Abhainn Mor INST
Dervish w/ Kate Rusby - Down By The Sally Gardens
The Real McKenzies - Swansea Town (feat. Brenna Red) CANCON
Shooglenifty - Maggie Ann Of Clachnabrochan
Fiamma Fumana - Prendi L'Onda
Snuff Box - Reels INST
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Celt In A Twist March 12 2023
So much more to Celtic music than St. Patrick's Day. He was a missionary after all and probably would frown on green beer and plastic shamrocks. Sample this week's cool Celtic including debuts from La Bastringue, the Murphs, Nickel Creek and House of Hamill.
Seiva - Debaixo da Terra
Oysterband - streams Of Innocence
Melisande - Degenerations CANCON
The Mahones - Freeway Toll CANCON
Youthi & Macca Dread - Celtik Mode INST
Dropkick Murphys - I Know How It Feels
La Bastringue - La grande Gigue Simple
Tau & The Drones Of Praise - It Is Right To Give Drones And Praise
Yoko Pwno - The Black Cat (feat. Acolyte)
The Real McKenzies - Leave Her Johnny CANCON
Moira Smiley - Wise Man (feat. Sam Lee)Mouth Music - Manitoba
Nickel Creek - Strangers
House Of Hamill - Superb Owl INST
Grumpy O Sheep - Highway To Sheep INST
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Celt In A Twist March 5 2023
Celtic that's strangely cetacean-centric for some reason? The new single from Enter The Haggis drops 'Swallowed By A Whale', The Dreadnoughts are onboard with 'Pique La Beleine' and Dolphin Boy takes us for another spin. Join Patricia Fraser for a whale of a show.
Trio Svin - Sej, Sild
Toxic Frogs - Thank You Humanity
Early Spirit - The Hollow Tree CANCON
Enter The Haggis - Swallowed By A Whale CANCON
Johnny Kalsi & Dhol Foundation - After The Rain INST
Sinead O'Connor - My Lagan Love
Larry Kirwan - Heroes
Punch Brothers - The Wreck Of The Edmond Fitzgerald
Logical Fleadh - Bridgton Nod INST
Homeland - Pressed For Time INST
Jim Moray - Valentine
The Dreadnoughts - Pique La Beleine CANCON
Dolphin Boy - The Rough Bounds Rumba
Doolin' - Reel Africa INST
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Celt In A Twist February 19 2023
New spins from Flogging Molly and Logical Fleadh, all part of a balanced serving of songs and melodies. Only the finest ingredients go into every hour of Celt In A Twist. Have a go, it's good for ye!
Flogging Molly - A Song Of Liberty
Logical Fleadh - Banish Misfortune INST
Enter The Haggis - Western Shore CANCON
Jocelyn Pettit - Silk And Spice CANCON INST
Bog Bodies - Toward The Harverst
Wolfstone - Battle INST
Karen Matheson - Laurel To A Wreath
Manran - Jigs INST
Punch Brothers - Church Street Blues
Barleyjuice - High On Highland Life
Mike Surratt - Bonnie Sorrow INST
The Mahones - Rise Up (Be Strong) CANCON
Young Dubliners - Fan
Talisk - Aura INST
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Celt In A Twist February 12 2023
Firkin - The Drunken Angels Club
The Scratch - Old Dog
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - Colour Therapy INST CANCON
The Real McKenzies - Swansea Town (feat. Brenna Red) CANCON
Flogging Molly - These Times Have Got Me Drinking
Flook - Ocean Child INST
The Rumjacks - Light In My Shadow
Dom DufF - Dorn D'ar Vann
The Go Set - Sleepy Little Town
Sharon Shannon - Saints And Angels (feat. The Waterboys)
The Mahones - Lonesome Boatman INST CANCON
Dropkick Murphys - Dig A Hole
Sketch - Bulgarian Shed INST
Eat Your Guru - Two Sheets To The Wind INST
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A fresh pour of new music to wet your whistle. Album debuts from Firkin, Natalie McMaster & Donnell Leahy, The Real McKenzies and Flogging Molly. Celt In A Twist! Tip your host, Patricia Fraser.
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Celt In A Twist February 05 2023
Jack The Sailor and sailing sheep. Drones Of Praise and Caberdrones. St. Patrick's Day then Home For A Rest. Celt In A Twist, it's life's rich pageant.
Seiva - Azul INST
Tau & The Drones Of Praise - It's Right To Give Drones And Praise
The Once - Jack The Sailor CANCON
The Dreadnoughts - Cider Holiday CANCON
Mekons - What I Believe At Night
Peatbog Faeries - Caberdrone INST
Baiuca/Carlos Nunez - Salsticio INST
Flogging Molly - Until We Meet Again
Barleyjuice - St. Patrick's Day
Talisk - Surya INST
Mudmen - Home For A Rest CANCON
Merry Hell - Lean On Me, Love
Grumpy O Sheep - Sheep Are Sailing INST
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Celt In A Twist January 29 2023
Plenty of Instrumentals pepper our playlist for when you want the music to do the talking for itself. Join Patricia Fraser for our weekly Celt In A Twist!
Dropkick Murphys - We Shall Overcome
Tradish - The Falls Of Swad INST
The Real McKenzies - Leave Her Johnny CANCON
Glengarry Bhoys - In A Big Country CANCON
Dlu - Am Politician INST
Jim Moray - Barbara Allen
Spotted Dogs - Connolly Was There
Lost Bayou Ramblers - J'aurais Des Aliles
Simon Emmerson - Pilsdon Pen INST
Daimh - Banjo's Favourite INST
Kate Rusby - I Wish
The East Pointers - Tanglewood INST CANCON
Sketch - Shed Life
Carlos Nunez - Danza de Espadas INST
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Celt In A Twist January 22
The Scratch - God Slap
Barleyjuice - Sweet Young Thing
The Real McKenzies - Scotland The Brave CANCON
MAZ - Mazouka INST CANCON
The Popes - Let The Bells Ring Out
Hannah Sanders And Ben Savage - Reynardine
Talisk - Lava INST
Battlefield Band - The Mickey Dam
Firkin - Flowers
Kim Thompsett - Snowbound
Diamonds And Guns - Cheers To Us
The Bookends - Dinny Donegal INST CANCON
The Mahones - When It Comes Around CANCON
The Young Folk - England
Bragr - Surgubben INST
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Give Celt In A Twist 1 hour and we're liable to give you 15 spins in return! From a God Slap by The Scratch to a kick in sporran for Scotland The Brave from The Real McKenzies, give your ears the drubbing they didn't know they needed.
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Celt In A Twist January 15 2023
Talisk - Aura INST
Hold Fast - Gentlemen & Rogues INST
Early Spirit - Gabe's Jig Set CANCON INST
The Malarkeys - Time Machine CANCON
Trio Svin - Misty King
Aine Minogue - Si Do Mhamo I
Carlos Nunez - Danza De Espadas INST
Flogging Molly - Reptiles (We Woke Up)
Logical Fleadh - Merry Blacksmith/Swinging On The Gate INST
The Scratch - Old Dog
Coig - Deep Down Under CANCON
Tau & The Drones Of Praise - Ceol On Chre
Julie Fowlis - Bodaich Odhar Hoghaigearr
Dlu - Anthem
Maybe you can't teach an old dog new tricks but you can teach old timey Celtic a few. Next gen. Celtivity from Talisk, Carlos Nunez, Tau & The Drones Of Praise and The Scratch! Get your Celt In A Twist. Good B'y.
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Celt In A Twist January 8 2023
The Go Set - Empires
Dropkick Murphys - Two 6's Upside Down
The Mahones - Holloway Jack CANCON
Celtic Kitchen Party - The Immigrant CANCON
The Sternwheelers - Lily Of The West
Vri - Y Gasser Ddu
Daimh - Raasay INST
Alan Stivell - Brezhoneg Raok
Duplex - Broken Leaf INST
Enter The Haggis - Balto CANCON
Vishten - Ames Soeurs CANCON
Solas - On A Sea Of Fleur De Lis
Spotted Dogs - The World Turned Upside Down
Frigg - Hakkisen Riili INST
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A few favorites and some new spins for the New Year including Vri, a Welsh trio with English, Cornish and Scandi roots, and Diatonic accordion meets electronic atmospheres in the Belgian collab called Duplex. You got yer Celt In A Twist with Patricia Fraser.
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Celt In A Twist January 1 2023 Year Ender
Punch Brothers - Church Street Blues (Hell On Church Street)
Dlu - Am Politician (Moch)
Grumpy O Sheep - Zakouweesky (The Man With The Dog)
Oysterband - Corner Of The Room (Read The Sky)
Jesse Malin & Eugene Hutz - If I Should Fall From Grace With God (single)
Hackensaw Boys - Mary Shelley (single)
The Dreadnoughts - Cider Holiday (Roll And Go)
Trio Svin - Darling Cory (Total Annihilation)
The Mahones - Rise Up (Be Strong) (Jameson Street)
Talisk - Dystopia (Dawn)
Bog Bodies - I Caught Her Eye (Reclaim The Ritual)
The Scratch - Another Round (single)
Tau & The Drones Of Praise - It's Right To Give Drones And Praise
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It's our year-end Celtic Countdown of the best contemporary Celtic tracks of 2022, culled from our monthly Top 10 charts!
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Celt In A Twist December 25 2022 Christmas Special
Jethro Tull - Bouree (The Jethro Tull Christmas Album) 4:24
Boiled In Lead - Apple Tree Wassail (Silver) 3:02
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - The Christmas Medley (A Celtic Family Christmas) 6:36 CANCON
The Mahones - Angel Without Wings - Merry Christmas Baby (Angels & Devils) 4:56 CANCON
Celtic Social Club - Xmas 4:04
Sultans Of String feat. Paddy Maloney - Niel Gow's Lament/ Rakes Of Mallow/Rouge River Valley (Christmas Caravan) 5:42 CANCON
Lasairfhiona Ni Chonaola - Nollaig Bhan (White Christmas) (Putumayo Presents Celtic Christmas) 2:23
Barleyjuice - The Longest Night Of The Year (This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things) 3:40
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones - Sleigh Ride (Jingle All The Way) 3:30
Lexington Field - Christmas At The Pub 3:09
Kate Rusby - Little Jack Frost (The Girl Who Couldn't Fly) 4:24
various artists - Fairy Tale Of New York (Together For Christmas) 3:58
Pretenders - 2000 Miles 3:38
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It's Christmas, it's Celtic. Slip our holiday special into your stream. Merry Christmas from Celt In A Twist!
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