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Is there
a rhyme or reason to string together an
Estonian waltz, a Cajun reel, and a classic French Canadian tune?
There is for
Scottish musicians Cunningham and Bain, who have once again joined
forces for an exploration of melody and merriment on another musical
gem (their previous outing was The Pearl).
Shetland fiddler Bain is at his best with the slow tunes, where his
expressive style shines as he strokes every note for its fullest
effect-and he gets a number of songs to show off this side, especially
in the Cunningham-penned "Violet Tullogh. " Not that there's a dearth
of danceable tunes. Their American medley "La Ronfleuse Gobel. " (The
Snoring Mrs. Gobel.
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