Alevanta!
Benjamín Escoriza
(Riverboat, TUG1044)
Alevanta! is the debut solo album of Granada-born vocalist and lyricist Benjamín Escoriza whose raw and distinctive voice led the ground breaking Spanish band Radio Tarifa to worldwide acclaim. Known for his blend of traditional North African music with flamenco, Latin rhythms and a pop sensibility, on this release Escoriza develops this powerful Latin-Arabian sound, exploring more acoustic and flamenco directions while continuing to delve into Spain's Moorish roots.
**** (four stars) '[a] stew of medieval, Moorish and flamenco influences’ The Independent On Sunday
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Urban Gypsy
Shukar Collective
(Riverboat, TUG1037)
The Shukar Collective was born in Romania from the meeting of new generation musicians with the gypsy traditions of Shukar founders Napoleon, Tamango and Clasic. Shukar play ursari music (ursar means 'bear tamer' or 'bear handler') using spoons, wooden barrels or darabuka to create a powerful and urgent sound that is at the same time emotional and soulful. Urban Gypsy combines Shukar's original ursari music with the new technology of the collective, resulting in their distinctive sound.
'Unclassifiable hybrid that is often funny, frequently exciting and sometimes bewildering.' Observer Music Monthly
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Sahara
Javier Ruibal
(Riverboat, TUG1030)
A highly regarded singer-songwriter from Cádiz, Javier Ruibal has created a new type of modern music that blends North African sounds with flamenco and other diverse influences. With the richest rhythms and harmony forming the basis of Sahara, Ruibal draws his inspiration from his love of life and beautiful women, resulting in lyrics dripping with fantastic tales and evocative Spanish poems of love. A well-kept secret beyond Spanish borders for far too long, this album is Javier Ruibal’s international debut.
**** (four stars) ‘A gutsy singer-songwriter and virtuoso guitarist.' The Guardian
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Toíto Cái Lo Traigo Andao
The Rough Guide To Scottish Folk (Second Edition)
Various
(Rough Guide, RGNET1235)
Welcome to the fiddle, harp, pipe and drum beat of Scottish folk music. From the city streets to the Highlands and Islands, celebrate one of the world's greatest living traditions, matured through centuries of craftsmanship and innovation.
2xCD Special Edition - Featuring a bonus CD by Maggie MacInnes
Tracklisting:
KARINE POLWART: Follow The Heron
WENDY STEWART AND GARY WEST: Full Moon Down Under
JULIE FOWLIS: Hug Air A' Bhonaid Mhoir
JIM REID: The Wild Geese / Norland Wind
HEATHER HEYWOOD: Queen Among The Heather
BATTLEFIELD BAND: Ton Bale Leon Braz (Big Leon's March)/ The People's Jig / Ash City / Blackjack Grove
MAGGIE MACINNES: A Fàgail Mhiughalaigh (Leaving Mingulay)
OSSIAN: I Will Set My Ship In Order
BREABACH: John Maccoll's March To Kilbowie Cottage
BOB BLAIR: A Wee Drappie O't
ALISON KINNAIRD: Laura Bhisa
ISHBEL MACASKILL: Thig An Smeòrach As T-Earrach (The Thrush Comes In Spring)
SHEPHEARD, SPIERS & WATSON: The Fair O Balnafinnan
ALY BAIN & PHIL CUNNINGHAM: Western Lilt / The Harsh February / Far from Home
CLAIRE MANN AND AARON JONES: Fortune's Wheel
MAGGIE MACINNES: Is Moch An Diugh A Rinn Mi Gluasad (Early Today I Set Out)
MAGGIE MACINNES: Thig An Smeòrach As T-Earrach (The Thrush Comes In Spring)
MAGGIE MACINNES: Dh'fhalbh Mo Rùn's Dh'fhàg E 'n Cala (My Love Has Left The Harbour)
MAGGIE MACINNES: 'S Toil Leam An Cìobair (I Love The Shepherd)
MAGGIE MACINNES: Thug Mi Gaol Do'n Fhear Bhàn (I Gave Love To The Fair-Haired One)
MAGGIE MACINNES: A Fhleasgaich Oig Is Ceanalta (The Young And Gentle Lad)
MAGGIE MACINNES: Òran A' Mharaiche (The Sailor's Song)
MAGGIE MACINNES: Fhir And Leadain Thlàth (Lad Of The Beautiful Hair)
MAGGIE MACINNES: A' Mhaighdeann Bharrach (The Barra Maiden)
MAGGIE MACINNES: Sraid Na H-Eala (The Road Of The Swan)
MAGGIE MACINNES: Nuair Bhios Mi Leam Fhin (When I Am Alone)
The Rough Guide To Gypsy Music (Second Edition)
Various
(Rough Guide, RGNET1220)
This Rough Guide celebrates the freedom of Gypsy nomadic life. Balkan brass, gypsy swing, flamenco and Romanian remix signpost the long road from past persecution to world recognition.
2xCD Special Edition - Featuring a bonus source CD by Bela Lakatos & The Gypsy Youth Project
'covers as comprehensive a range of modern Romani music as 14 tracks will allow' 4.5 stars
The Weekend Australia
Tracklisting:
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FANFARE CIOCĂRLIA: Que Dolor
MOSTAR SEVDAH REUNION AND ŠABAN: Guglo Kafava
BOBAN MARKOVIC ORKESTAR FEAT. MARKO MARKOVIC: Voz
BELA LAKATOS & THE GYPSY YOUTH PROJECT: Del O Brishind...
STOCHELO ROSENBERG: I Wish
TERNE ČHAVE: More Love! / Money Mate!
ACQUARAGIA DROM: Rom Kaffe
SON DE LA FRONTERA: Un compromiso/Toda Una Vida
TARAF DE HAIDOUKS: Waltz from Masquerade
FANFARE CIOCĂRLIA FEAT. LJILJANA BUTLER: Ma Rov
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BELA LAKATOS & THE GYPSY YOUTH PROJECT: O Bijav
BELA LAKATOS & THE GYPSY YOUTH PROJECT: Pal O Foro
BELA LAKATOS & THE GYPSY YOUTH PROJECT: Lina
BELA LAKATOS & THE GYPSY YOUTH PROJECT: Shun Athe Mura Dola
BELA LAKATOS & THE GYPSY YOUTH PROJECT: Muro Shavo Kiki
BELA LAKATOS & THE GYPSY YOUTH PROJECT: Geri Romnji
BELA LAKATOS & THE GYPSY YOUTH PROJECT: Autar Manca
BELA LAKATOS & THE GYPSY YOUTH PROJECT: Korkorro Som
BELA LAKATOS & THE GYPSY YOUTH PROJECT: Del O Brishind…
BELA LAKATOS & THE GYPSY YOUTH PROJECT: Bilako Na Zhuvau
BELA LAKATOS & THE GYPSY YOUTH PROJECT: Patave Baxtale
BELA LAKATOS & THE GYPSY YOUTH PROJECT: Puter Mama
BELA LAKATOS & THE GYPSY YOUTH PROJECT: Dimo
BELA LAKATOS & THE GYPSY YOUTH PROJECT: Na Sutyom
BELA LAKATOS & THE GYPSY YOUTH PROJECT: Po Drom
The Rough Guide To The Music Of Russian Gypsies
Various
(Rough Guide, RGNET1214)
Infectious and volatile, Russian Gypsy music reflects a vibrant culture that has triumphed in the face of adversity. Driven by the distinctive seven-stringed guitar, this release celebrates the enduring strength of Russian Gypsy culture.
 Featuring a bonus source CD by Kolpakov Duo
Tracklisting:
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ALEXEJI DULKEVICH: Moldova
VYACHESLAV VASIL'EV: Sir Barvales...
L.P. MIKHAY AND T. MIKHAILOVA: Opai, Dad
L.P. MIKHAY AND T. MIKHAILOVA: Britiyano
NIKOLAI ERDENKO: Gori Lubov Ziganski
IGOR KRYKUNOV: Ney Smushai
NIKOLAY VASILYEV (ILO): Feldy
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KOLPAKOV DUO: Suite of Gypsy Tunes
KOLPAKOV DUO: The Frost Outside
KOLPAKOV DUO: The Blue Skies Of Russia
KOLPAKOV DUO: Transparent Waltz
KOLPAKOV DUO: The Gypsy Vengerka
KOLPAKOV DUO: So That You Don't Suffer
KOLPAKOV DUO: I Walk On The White Snow
KOLPAKOV DUO: Still The Same Guitar
The Rough Guide To Hungarian Gypsy Music
Various
(Rough Guide, RGNET1198)
Hungarian Gypsy (Roma) music is vibrant, passionate and brimming with colour, yet its songs reflect the hardships of daily life. From the camps and villages of rural Hungary, its popularity has swept around the world. The Rough Guide To The Music Of Hungarian Gypsies explores the Gypsy revival with leading artists including Ando Drom, Kalyi Jag, Romano Drom, and Parno Graszt.
‘A pleasant compilation.’ The Independent on Sunday
Tracklisting:
ROMANO DROM: Rovel E Luludyi
PARNO GRASZT: Odi Phenel Cino Savo/Azt Mondja a Kisfiam
AMARO SUNO: Opre Gelem Pe Vulica
ROMANO DROM: Hulav Tu Sej
KÁLMÁN BALOGH & THE GIPSY CIMBALOM BAND: Calusul Dance
FANFARE CIOCARLIA FEAT MITSOU & FLORENTINA SANDU: Duj Duj
ETNOROM: Áven, Áven Romále
KALYI JAG: More Shej Sabina (My Daughter Sabina)
KARAVAN FAMILIA: Amari Familija
KÁLMÁN BALOGH & ROMANO KOKALO: Botolo
KHAMORO: Lingara/Csavargók
ROMANYI ROTA: T'avos Devla Barvalo
BESH O DROM: Cigansko Oro
The Rough Guide To Flamenco
Various
(Rough Guide, RGNET1189)
Flamenco is undoubtedly the most important musical-cultural phenomenon in Spain, and its huge resurgence in popularity has seen its profile reaching out far beyond its Andalucían homeland. Flamenco artists are creating work at the cutting edge while keeping firmly attached to ‘deep song’ roots. Powered by poetry and wit, evoking every emotion from despair to joy, melancholy to happiness, anger to serenity, doubt to pleasure, The Rough Guide To Flamenco (Second Edition) showcases this dramatic and passionate musical genre.
'Anybody wanting a quick immersion in all varieties of flamenco should get this.' The Independent On Sunday
Tracklisting:
LA MACANITA: Adiós Tristeza (Bulerías)
DIEGO CARRASCO: José Monge Cruz
TOMATITO WITH CAMARÓN: La Voz Del Tiempo (Tangos)
SERGIO MONROY WITH RAÚL GÁLVEZ & JAVIER RUÍBAL: Mozamo (Alegrías)
MIGUEL POVEDA: Tierra De Calma
POTITO WITH ESTRELLA MORENTE: De Puntillas (Tangos)
MIGUEL POVEDA WITH DIEGO CARRASCO: Alfileres De Color
MARTIRIO: Romance De La Rosa
OJOS DE BRUJO: Sultanas De Merkaíllo
BENJAMíN ESCORIZA: Talisman
LAS MONTOYA Y LAS PELIGRO: Casamiento Gitano (Tangos)
PEPE HABICHUELA WITH ENRIQUE MORENTE: Se La Llevó Díos (Seguiriya)
SON DE LA FRONTERA: Tangos De Mi Novia (Tangos)
LAS CORRALERAS DE LEBRIJA: La Estan Bailando
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