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.
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
Long Walk to Freedom
SUENALO
Keep It Groovin'
John McDowell
Speaking the Mamma Tongue
Bebel Gilberto
Bebel Gilberto
Charanga Cakewalk
Loteria de la Cumbia Lounge
THINK OF ONE
Trafico
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