2007-09-10
In the early 20th century, many composers drew their inspiration from folk music, often borrowing from Gypsy music to create theur vision o f an exotic, exuberant Orient. Things have now been turned around, as the Taraf have taken hold of works by Khachaturian, Bartok, de Falla, Albeniz, Ketelbey and more, and have re-gypsified them.
FORRO IN THE DARK
Bonfires of Sao Joao
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
Long Walk to Freedom
PLAYING FOR CHANGE
Songs Around the World
APOLLO NOVE
RES INEXPLICATA VOLANS
BAJO FONDO
MAR DULCE
Lisbeth Scott
Passionate Voice
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