Episode 2
Phil Cunningham explores the musical connections between Scotland, Ulster and America. In this episode he travels from Philadelphia to Nashville.
Music and history combine as renowned Scottish performer Phil Cunningham explores age-old musical connections between Scotland, Ulster and America. As his journey takes him down the old wagon road from Philadelphia, through Appalachia to the Grand Ol' Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, he shares songs and tunes with Ricky Skaggs, Tim O'Brien and folk singer Sheila Kay Adams.
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Clips
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Phil drives to meet Tim O'Brien
Duration: 02:35
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Eddie Bond and Friends
Duration: 01:15
Music Played
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Merle Haggard, The Strangers
Mama Tried
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Jimmie Rodgers
In The Jailhouse Now
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Dolly Parton
Jolene
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Hank Williams, The Drifting Cowboys
I Saw The Light
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Aldina Duarte
Assinatura: Arte Do Fado, Pt.2
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Mando Diao
Chet Baker
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Dawnfades
The Concrete Way To Die
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Phil Cunningham |
| Producer | Fiona Keane |
| Executive Producer | Deirdre Devlin |
| Executive Producer | Ewan Angus |
Broadcasts
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Ulster and America
Ulster and America
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Gaeilge and Ulster-Scots Collection
A wide range of Irish language and Ulster-Scots programmes from the archives.
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Music
A range of programmes that explore a rich and varied musical heritage.
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Music Stories
Get the inside track on some of music's most influential songs, albums and personalities.
