318a Springtime in Basque Country; Irish Song

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🗓️ 20 March 2021

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

You'll find one of the oldest cultures in Europe along the Atlantic coast of Spain and France. We'll explore Basque Country with two guides who have deep family roots in the region. We'll also visit the island of Innishmore in Ireland's Aran Islands. And we'll extend our St. Patrick's Day observance by hearing how nearly every town in Ireland comes with its own special song.

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0:00.0	It's a good time to be BASC.
0:02.8	I mean, you're a BASC and there's nothing wrong with that.
0:06.0	Hi, I'm Rick Steves.
0:07.5	The days of suppressing the BASCs when Franco ruled Spain are becoming a distant memory.
0:13.0	Today, BASCs speak and teach in their native language
0:16.5	and proudly celebrate their culture in Northeast Spain, Southwest France,
0:20.5	and even where they landed in California and Idaho.
0:23.5	You have all of these American kids from the United States.
0:26.5	They speak perfect English and also perfect BASC.
0:29.5	Today, on Crabble with Rick Steves, two guides from the region update us on the pleasures of BASC country.
0:36.0	Ireland has been divided for eons,
0:38.5	but the power of Irish music has a way of bringing people together wherever you hail from.
0:44.0	He's a Carcman and I'm an arseman and when I go down to listen to him sing the Carc songs,
0:49.0	you know, I just love it.
0:50.0	I mean, I get these goose bumps.
0:53.0	Highlights of BASC country and the singing culture of Ireland.
0:56.0	It's all just ahead on Crabble with Rick Steves.
1:00.5	To understand the soul of Ireland, you just have to listen to its music.
1:05.0	Coming up on today's Crabble with Rick Steves,
1:07.0	we continue our St. Patrick's Day celebrations with two Irish friends
1:11.0	who bring us a few of the songs that have a special place in their hearts.
1:15.0	Say, I'll do South of Ireland and you'll find plenty to celebrate in the BASC country of Spain and France.
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