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.PLAYING FOR CHANGE
Songs Around the World
LOS FABULOSOS CADILLACS
LA LUZ DEL RITMO
BEBEL GILBERTO
Momento
FORRO IN THE DARK
Light a Candle
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
Long Walk to Freedom
LEON FOSTER THOMAS
Brand New Mischief
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