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Cornish Floral Dance: a fuzzy custom

It's not about small woodland creatures, and it's definitely not about Terry Wogan. Alfred Hickling joins in with the Cornish Floral DanceIn May 1911 a young violinist and composer of light music named Katie Moss visited the small Cornish mining town of Helston. She arrived in time to witness the traditional Flora Day celebrations: a day-long jig through the town performed to a simple, infectious refrain. The joy of the experience inspired her to jot down some lyrics on the train home: "I thoug...

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21:00 on July 7 2011

Cornish Floral Dance: a fuzzy custom

Guardian Music — It's not about small woodland creatures, and it's definitely not about Terry Wogan. Alfred Hickling joins in with the Cornish Floral DanceIn May 1911 a young violinist a... more info
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