Word: celtic
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...Ponce de León were alive today, he would know exactly where to find the Fountain of Youth: in Boston Garden. It was there last week that Celtic Forward John Havlicek, a venerable 34, ran and shot, almost singlehanded, the defending N.B.A. champion New York Knicks out of this year's playoffs. Havlicek was unstoppable, averaging 30 points and 41 minutes of playing time per game in the Celtics' 4-1 annihilation of the Knicks. For the Celtics, their reward was a trip to Milwaukee to play the Bucks and a chance to win their first championship...
...CREATION of the genre he calls "Celtic rock" Alan Stivell had a very good idea. Its realization on stage left something to be desired; nevertheless, the effect was startling...
Stivell and his group translated the essence of ancient Celtic folk ballads and medieval dances into a modern framework. The heavy alternate-measure syncopation and simple repeating melodies lost none of their traditional mournful quality when interpreted on electric guitar and percussion. What the music gained in the switch was familiarity. His extended solos on the Irish harp and flute were beautiful and exotic: When placed against a background of more recognizable notes from organ and guitar, the unfamiliar harmonies were softened and became more accessible...
Since the departure of ex-Celtic Bill Russell from basketball, no one player has dominated the game as has Jabbar. This past season, he led the league in field goal percentage, earned MVP honors and placed on both All-NBA and All-Defensive-NBA first teams...
Elizabeth A. Gray, teaching fellow and newly appointed assistant professor of Celtic Languages and Literatures, has been recommended to be the next Allston Burr Senior Tutor at Kirkland House...