Edessa
Bereket: Nominated Best World Music Album 2009 Just Plain Folks
2005
Rooted in the interwoven traditions of the Balkans, Near East and of the Roma people, the music of Bereket is satisfyingly complex and allusive -- full of soul and improvisation. Nominated for BEST WORLD MUSIC ALBUM 2009, Just Plain Folks!!
CD: $15.00
Romashka
Gypsy Muzica for Dancing & Dreaming
2005
"A lethal dose of gypsy firewater, Romashka will kick you in the ass and sing about it." (DJ Joro-Boro, Mehanata - The Bulgarian Bar)
MP3: $9.99
CD: $12.97
Nikitov
Amulet
2004
The Dutch/American Klezmer and Yiddish song band's first CD. Beautifully sung Yiddish classics interpreted by Nikitov with sounds inspired by Eastern European folk and Gypsy jazz. Also available via iTunes.
MP3: $15.00
CD: $15.00
Alexander Fedoriouk Kalman Magyar
Crossing Paths
2003
This disc offers a fusion of musical genres, a unique blend of folk instruments, a cross-cultural music exploration, and a collaboration of two masters of folk music presenting an improvisation-driven, jazz-like edge to centuries-old melodies.
MP3: $17.00
CD: $17.00
Balkan Cabaret
Nostalgic Cafe Songs from the Balkans
2003
Brings the passion and poetry of traditional ballads and favorite old standards from the cafes and cabarets of Belgrade, Sofia, and Sarajevo from long before the influence of rock 'n roll.
CD: $12.97
East European Folklife Center
Balkanalia: Urban and Rural Folk Music From the Balkans
2003
Balkanalia: Urban and Rural Folk Music from the Balkans, is a collection that explores the rich musical traditions of this complex region bridging Central Europe and Turkey.
MP3: $16.00
CD: $16.00
Kalman Magyar
Exposed
2003
"extremely gifted musician" - Dirty Linen Magazine....."stood out for his warmth and musical versatility" - New York Times......"excellent showman" - Cleveland Plain Dealer
CD: $15.00
Compilation of Hungarian Folk Musicians and Singers in North Ame
Visszhang [Echo]
2003
In this first ever compilation of Hungarian folk musicians and singers in North America, veterans and up-and-comers of the Hungarian folk idiom strut their stuff in this 79 minute collection of authentic village music from Hungary, Transylvania, and beyon
CD: $14.99