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"Musicians' Spotlight" Celebrates Masters Of Irish Rhythm 'n Tears

Montana Public Radio | By John Floridis
Published March 17, 2016 at 5:00 AM MDT
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This week's “Musicians’ Spotlight” is a St. Patrick's Day special honoring some of the best Irish music we've featured on the program - traditional, contemporary, and something in between. Highlights include the duo John Doyle and Karan Casey, and sean-nós singer and former member of the Hothouse Flowers, Liam Ó Maonlaí.

(Broadcast: "Musicians' Spotlight,"  3/17/16. Listen weekly on on the radio Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., or via podcast.)
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John Floridis
John Floridis, the host and producer of Musician's Spotlight, has been with Montana Public Radio since 1997. He has interviewed over 200 musicians during that time. He is also an independent recording and performing artist in his own right and a former registered music therapist.
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