V.ALively and varied music from Greece, holiday destination for millions of people who find themselves captivated by this beautiful Mediterranean country’s landscapes, culture and music. This collection highlights a variety of traditional and modern Greek music, including renowned composers, such as Mikis Theodorakis and Michalis Terzis and singers, such as the revered Glykeria. Information about each of the pieces. Total playing time: 73:07 min.
V.ACeltic Visions is a captivating and beautiful collection of yearning laments, traditional folk songs and instrumentals from Scotland, woven together into a stunning tapestry of sound with piano, harp, bagpipes, violin and song… Tales of the druids and seers, visionaries and prophets are shared by award-winning artists, from one of the world’s most mystical lands, Celtic Scotland.
Rodopi EnsembleThrace is a region in the Balkans, southeast of Europe and north of the Aegean Sea, including Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. This place of Greek god Dionysus has rich musical traditions fermented through thousands of years of its existence. The Rodopi Ensemble, from the Greek part of Thrace, take their name from the Rodopi mountain range where cultural borders blur in a multi-coloured mosaic of sounds. Performing on clarinet, violin, kanun (Middle-Eastern zither), lute, toubeleki (Greek drum) and vocals. This album is as stunning as its history. 5***** “Remarkable artists!” ? A.R. customer review
V.ADance! Dance! Bellydance! One hour and 13 minutes of infectious and rousing music to swing your hips to, coming from Egypt, Libya, Lebanon, Morocco, Turkey, Tunisia and even Macedonia! 17 exciting, very ‘bellydanceable’ pieces, great variety in styles and tempo! Info about each of the pieces. Total playing time: 73:21 min.
V.AExperience the beauty of India through a collection of Indian Vistas ? musical sceneries ranging country-wide and exploring the many different cultures of this ancient land. Some centuries old, some reflecting today’s changing world, these songs illustrate the majesty of the Indian subcontinent. Artist biographies. Total playing time: 67:26 min.
Charlie Chick Allan/ Saor PatrolA 15 year celebration of Saor Patrol’s music! Total Reworx Vol. 2 brings you once again their unusual sound and beats of old, now bolstered by their new drums battery and the heavy guitar sound and the melodic strings of the acoustic guitar complementing the bagpipes. “… full of heart, passion and an irresistible beat …” (R2 Rock ‘n’ Reel), this album will Rock Your Socks Off!
Seckou KeitaFollowing his award-winning collaboration with the Welsh harpist Catrin Finch, Seckou presents his new solo album 22 Strings. Keita has arguably become one of the most influential and inspiring kora players of his generation, an exceptional and charismatic musician. On 22 Strings he explores what it means to be a modern global citizen, and yet to live with seven centuries of tradition and heritage expressed through music. He gives us the kora in its purity, a wondrous instrument that can take the human spirit to a place of deep meditation, stillness and beauty.
V.AExuberance, defiance, celebration and ribald wit all come together on the emotional rollercoaster ride that is a Burning Bush performance. Foot-tapping Klezmer, exotic Arab-influenced dance music and haunting, mystical ballads of the Jewish ghetto, combine into an irresistible album. A magical journey into nostalgia, hope and joy. Extensive info to each of the songs.
MinyeshuA hypnotic and modern hybrid of Ethiopian grooves and melodies, delicately mixed with western instruments and styles. Minyeshu’s talent for composing exciting music and vocal arrangements while respecting traditional rhythms has resulted in this refreshing new album of Ethiopian world music.
