Celtic Crossroads: World Fusion

Audiences from around North America will love the unique musical performances from Celtic Crossroads on this outstanding DVD. Celtic Crossroads: World Fusion is loaded with over 20 performances of music, song, and dance from the most exceptionally trained musicians, dancers and singers that have entertained diverse audiences from all over the world. Seven musicians playing over twenty instruments play songs that originated from the intimate streets of Galway to the stages all across the world. Two outstanding Irish dancers stomp the stage with traditional Irish jigs and impromptu dance interpretations.

This program captures nine excellent performers creating a fusion of musical genres across Eastern European, Gypsy, North American, Bluegrass, World Classical and Jazz styles. The DVD is approximately over 1 ? hour in length and includes bonus performances and a bonus interview not featured in the Broadcast.

DVD Song List: (* BONUS)

1) Columban Tunes

2) Crooked Jack

3) Lament for Limerick *

4) Memphis Reels *

5) Czardas

6) Slip Jig

7) Brush Dance

8) Cajun Blues

9) Last of the Great Whales *

10) Kings Head Set

11) Czar of Muenster *

12) P Stands for Patty *

13) Cliffden Jigs *

14) Ned of the Hill *

15) Rhythm Set

16) Harmonium Set

17) Wild Mountain Thyme

18) Cotton Eyed Joe

19) Orange Blossom Special

20) Fleur Set *

21) Galway Girl

22) With or Without You

23) Slide Reel

Bonus Highlights:

• 8 Additional Songs

• Bonus Interview

The Bonus Interview includes:

The Story:

1. How Celtic Crossroads began the dream.

2. The creation of the first show

3. The brothers talk about their first performance in the U.S. and ever since then, how they began to hear about PBS/PBS Connection

The History:

1. How the 'Celtic Crossroads' name was chosen?

2. How Kevin and Eamon met the musical director, Michael McClintock

The Musicians/Dancers:

1. Recap each performer and what they play

2. The variety of instruments used in the show