Mark explores the musical crossroads and charm of a cinematically iconic Swiss village. While journeying with local musicians from the Central Plateau of Switzerland to the Alps, Mark picks up both new skills and new friends by examining old Swiss traditions, from fondu to folk music, all while learning a bit about yodeling and the accordion along the way.
Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds
Episode Number: 103
Sun, May 25 | 9:00 A.M. | Sins, Switzerland & The Crossroads of Culture NHPBS (11.1) |
HAVE GUITAR WILL TRAVEL WORLD takes viewers on a musical journey with Nashville singer-songwriter Mark Allen to explore how an area's music and traditions express interconnected histories and cultures.
As Mark visits the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands, the English Midlands, North Wales, Switzerland and Ireland, he befriends local artists who embody the vitality of their living and often intangible cultural heritage.
Through a shared love of music, Mark introduces viewers to the individuals keeping local music traditions alive.
These often lesser-known voices reveal the surprising origins of musical heritage and culture.
Sun, May 11 | 9:00 A.M. | The Shetland Sound NHPBS (11.1) |
Sun, May 18 | 9:00 A.M. | Myths & Monsters of the Scottish Highlands NHPBS (11.1) |
Sun, May 25 | 9:00 A.M. | Sins, Switzerland & The Crossroads of Culture NHPBS (11.1) |
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