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.
Wax Tailor
Phonovisions Symphonic Orchestra
Amadou and Mariam
Dimanche a Bamako
RAHIM ALHAJ
When the Soul is Settled: Music of Iraq
BUJU BANTON
RASTA GOT SOUL
HAZMAT MODINE
Klezmer Blues
Tiny Tim with Brave Combo
Girl
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