History of Irish Music & Dance (2 Video Boxed Set): Tape 1: History of Irish Music in America, Tape 2: Slainte [VHS]
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VHS Movie Reviews of History of Irish Music & Dance (2 Video Boxed Set): Tape 1: History of Irish Music in America, Tape 2: Slainte [VHS]

Movie Review: Barely worth a star
Summary: 1 Stars

Movie Review: Two tape set, one worth watching.
Summary: 3 Stars

The first is a history of Irish music in America. That tape delivers as an interesting and entertaining piece. The music is pretty good. The only complaint on this is the sound quality.

The second tape is a performance of a play in Chicago... a sort of older version of Riverdance, but nowhere near that good. This tape could have just been called the History of Irish Music because there is very little dancing unfortunately. The second tape isn't that good mostly due to sound quality.

This tape is overall worth watching, but don't expect Riverdance. Good music prevails though and gives this a slight recommendation.

Movie Review: That's Entertainment
Summary: 5 Stars

Summary of History of Irish Music & Dance (2 Video Boxed Set): Tape 1: History of Irish Music in America, Tape 2: Slainte [VHS]

The second tape is a 48-minute performance at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago, including traditional step dance performed by the Trinity Dance Company. Also on the bill are the Makem Brothers, the sons of Tommy Makem, who continue the late-'50s and early-'60s tradition of Irish folksinging, with an emphasis on seafaring shanties. These young men are clearly true believers in the form, and their enthusiasm is infectious. --Anne Hurley

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• Music Video & Concerts > World Music
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