Description
Music Of East Europe - Lithuania, Latvia, Belarus, Ukraine, Poland, Moldova, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Klezmer / ARC Music Audio CD 2005 / EUCD 1955
UPC 5019396195523
Product Details
- Label: ARC Music – EUCD 1955
- Format: CD, Compilation
- Country: UK & Europe
- Released: 2005
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Style: Folk, Klezmer
Overview
Music of East Europe offers a rich tapestry of traditional sounds from ten Eastern European countries, blending vibrant folk melodies with the lively rhythms of Klezmer. This 2005 ARC Music compilation is a treasure trove of diverse cultural expressions, spanning from the haunting Doina of Romania to the energetic Ukrainian Cossachocks.
Each track captures the essence of its homeland, performed by acclaimed ensembles and soloists who preserve and celebrate their musical heritage. Whether it's Lithuania’s lively Abruselis, Poland’s heartwarming Karolinka, or Hungary’s intricate cimbalom in Sirba, this album is a vibrant journey through Eastern Europe’s musical landscape.
Track Listing
- Dainava (Lithuania) – Pasokek (Jump A Bit) / Abruselis (Towel Dance) – 3:57
- Valdis Muktupavels & Maris Muktupavels (Latvia) – Pimin, Brol (Bear In Mind, Brother) – 2:46
- Nataliya Romanskaya & Kirmash (Belarus) – Kaljá Maigó Zérama (Near My House) – 4:17
- Frejlechs (Klezmer) – Doyne / Kiever Freylekhs – 3:14
- Folk Song & Dance Ensemble 'Suzirya' (Ukraine) – Wedding Polka / Ancient Ukrainian Cossachocks – 3:05
- Gregori Schechter's Klezmer Festival Band (Poland) – Skotchne No. 2 (Polish Dance) – 4:00
- Karolinka (Poland) – Karolinka – 2:36
- Fanfara Din Cozmesti (Moldova) – Cantecul Miresei (Bride's Song) / La Gatitul Miresei (Bride Preparation) – 4:27
- Ana Hossu & Friends (Romania) – Badita Negricios (My Dark-Haired Lover) – 2:48
- Maria Buza & Taraful Ciuleandra (Romania) – Blestemul (The Curse) – 5:11
- Doina Timișului (Romania) – Frica Mi-i Ca Mor, Ca Mâine (Doina) / Brâu – 4:23
- Folklórny Súbor Lipa (Slovakia) – Konopa, Konopa (Song Medley) – 3:12
- Méta (Hungary) – Párhuzam (Comparison) – 3:45
- Kálmán Balogh (Hungary) – Sirba, Tropca And Hora From Dobrogea – 4:51
Key Credits
- Cimbalom: Kálmán Balogh
- Featured Performers: Dainava, Valdis & Maris Muktupavels, Gregori Schechter's Klezmer Festival Band, Maria Buza, and others.
