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Mark Howard

Riverdance

By Emer Mullins and Frank McCourt

September/October 1994

September 25, 1994 by Leave a Comment

Irish dance takes a leap forward thanks to two Irish Americans and a talented Irish composer. The lights dropped and the wistful, haunting music began, and a Druidic figure appeared draped in a black cloak. The music swirled and soared, mystical and moving, while the figure's voice soared with it. The music climbed to its peak, then changed in format to something quicker, … [Read more...] about Riverdance

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