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Tracing Our Roots embarks on a rich musical journey from the Scottish Lowlands and North Western Highlands through Donegal and Northumberland to Ulster. It explores the deep cultural and musical connections that formed the bedrock of the Ulster-Scots community. Presenter Lisa Flavelle speaks with traditional musicians and scholars including Dr Frank Ferguson and Maebh McKeown, unearthing stories of how tunes and instruments like fiddles and pipes travelled across the water and generations. Featuring the origins of the Ulster-Scots identity in music and traditional tunes captured in intimate rural recordings, this episode celebrates the emotional resonance of shared tradition and the enduring legacy of musical exchange.

Presenter: Lisa Flavelle
Contributors: Dr Frank Ferguson, Maebh McKeown