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Across the Atlantic tells the compelling story of Ulster-Scots emigration to America and how their musical traditions laid the groundwork for Appalachian folk and American country music. In conversation with Mark Thompson, Lisa Flavelle explores how early settlers blended Scottish / Ulster Scots melodies with new world sounds, creating a unique musical legacy that still resonates today. From frontier fiddling to bluegrass, hymns and modern country, this episode dives deep into the rhythms of resilience and transformation. It features music and stories that span centuries and continents, reminding us how the cultural heartbeat of the Ulster-Scots endures across the sea.

Presenter: Lisa Flavelle
Contributor: Mark Thompson