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Have Guitar Will Travel World

The Shetland Sound

Nashville singer-songwriter Mark Allen takes viewers on an epic journey around the globe to experience the music, stories and celebrations reflecting a region’s unique identity. A “travel cinéma vérité” series, Have Guitar Will Travel World lets viewers experience the unscripted discovery, spontaneous jam sessions, and the enthusiasm that erupts when musicians are your guides to their culture.

The Shetland Sound

Season 1 Episode 101 | 26m 51s | CC

Mark sails deep into the North Sea to learn the secrets of the legendary “Shetland Sound.” Through their craftsmanship and camaraderie, local musicians give Mark a taste of the magic —and mutton!— unique to this northernmost archipelago of the UK. Mark meets a new generation of Islanders keeping ancient traditions alive through their music and the making of the legendary Shetland fiddle.

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