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Bringing It All Back Home: 3: The Strain of the Dance

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A five-part series which traces the journey of Irish music to America and back.

Emigrant musicians took Ireland's dance music across the Atlantic. In America, it has influenced a host of diverse traditions, from bluegrass to country to rock. Featuring De Danann, Yehudi Menuhin, James Begley, Steve Cooney, Mark O'Connor,
Paddy Clackin and Ricky Skaggs.

A Hummingbird production for BBCtv in association with RTE
Book: same title, is available from retailers, price £10.99.
Music: featured in the series is issued on CD, cassette and LP.

Contributors

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De Danann
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Yehudi Menuhin
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James Begley
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Steve Cooney
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Mark O'Connor
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Paddy Clackin
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Ricky Skaggs
Musical Director:
Donal Lunny
Producer:
Philip King
Source: Radio Times

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