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Transatlantic Sessions
Overview
Folk musicians from both sides of the Atlantic come together in what have been called “the greatest backporch shows ever.” Collaborative live performances by various leading folk and country musicians playing music from Scotland, Ireland, England and North America.
Status
Ended
Created By
Aly Bain, Jerry Douglas
Network
BBC Four, PBS, RTÉ One
Seasons & Episodes
Series 4
Series 4 was recorded at a hunting lodge at Glen Lyon near Aberfeldy in the Perthshire Highlands of Scotland.
Episodes
Episode 1
With songs by James Taylor, Julie Fowlis and Dan Tyminski, plus assorted instrumentals.
Episode 2
With Martha Wainwright, Mairead ni Mhaonaigh, Karen Matheson and James Taylor.
Episode 3
Featuring Rosanne Cash, Emily Smith, and Irish duo Mike McGoldrick and Dezi Donnelly.
Episode 4
Featuring Alison Moorer, Karen Casey, Dan Tyminski, Liam O'Maonlai and Stuart Duncan.
Episode 5
Highlights include the classic Carrickfergus sung by American star Alison Moorer.
Episode 6
Featuring James Taylor, Karen Matheson, Rosanne Cash, Julie Fowlis and Liam O'Maonlai.
Top Cast
Aly Bain
Self
Jerry Douglas
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