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Awen is the second album from Brittany's Tristan Le Govic, an album of harp music with a beguiling enigma, and charming subtlety. The harp is an instrument that is fast becoming my favourite; I'm drawn to its winsome combination of sensitivity and ni

Paul Huellou "Celtic Sounscapes - Songs from Brittany" (2000) @320

Published on 2012-12-21 17:29:00

An outstanding recording of traditional Celtic-influenced music from Brittany featuring well-known Breton singer Paul Huellou. Accompaniment is provided by Paul's son, J. Pol, and several other musicians, among them Brendan Fahy, Pascal Segart and th

Gatos del Fornu - Gatos del Fornu (Spain 2002) @320

Published on 2012-12-19 21:59:00

In January 1996 was founded the group " Los Gatos del Fornu ", in order to collect and disseminate traditional Asturian music. This collective is formed from the union of several musicians from other groups related to the Asturian culture (Andecha Fo

Luar Na Lubre - Mar Maior (Spain 2012) @320

Published on 2012-12-05 21:07:00

The last 2011 celebrated 25 years of career with a splendid balance of twelve works published, more than 350,000 albums sold, more than a thousand concerts in 23 countries worldwide and numerous awards, confirming, as the Galician group with more pro

Bevan - Standing Stones EP (2012 UK) - Free Group Promotion

Published on 2012-11-22 18:42:00

Roland Becker - Immrama (France 2010) @320

Published on 2012-11-15 20:13:00

Re-posted The latest album by Breton sax and bombarde player Roland Becker is his magnum opus for sure. Becker plays on a huge variety of instruments (bombardes, oboes, flutes and many many more) He is backed by an ensemble on bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy a

RUNRIG TO CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF ROCK (Scotland) [Free Promotion]

Published on 2012-11-15 11:41:00

RUNRIG TO CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF ROCK Celtic super-group Runrig have finally announced plans for their 40th Anniversary celebrations next summer. The main event will take the form of a weekend party at the Black Isle Showground, Muir of Ord, near I

Jeffrey Philip Nelson - Christmas Please! (USA 2012) [Free Promotion]

Published on 2012-11-15 09:02:00

"I love that you run such a great folk blog. I am a Los Angeles musician and recently released a christmas album that I am giving away for free for people who love old christmas music done with an acoustic guitar. I would be so appreciative if you

Blowzabella - Dance (2010 ENG) @320

Published on 2012-11-10 20:23:00

Dissolved due to touring pressures since 1990 save for the occasional concert, Blowzabella came together in 2003 for a reunion. Emboldened by their success and bolstered by new material, they stayed together and continued touring. In 2007, Blowzabell

Folk Yourself needs your help!

Published on 2012-10-27 23:43:00

My Rapidshare account is valid until 11/19/2012. I need your help to renew the validity of the account. All those who have a Rapidshare Premium account can collaborate using the "Send Rapids to a Friend". (My Recipient's account ID is 5130).The amount that can be transferred is at least 100 to 9,999 Rapids. 1 month = 990 Rapids 5 months = 2,990 Rapids. At the moment I still have 1,352 Rapids in my account. If we can accomplish through donations 2,990 Rapids or more, we will have the Folk Yoursel [..]

Shirley Collins & Dolly Collins - [1969 ENG] - Anthems in Eden @320

Published on 2012-10-12 22:44:00

Anthems in Eden is a 1969 album by Shirley and Dolly Collins, with the Early Music Consort of London, directed by David Munrow. The album originally consisted of a 28-minute set of folk songs plus 7 other individual pieces performed by the same group. The musical arrangements for these 8 pieces included early music instruments, such as viols, recorders, sackbuts and crumhorns. In 1976, 6 new songs were recorded with a different assortment of accompanists, to replace the original 7 individual son [..]

Soïg Siberil - Lammat (France 2006) @320

Published on 2012-10-08 21:31:00

Thanks to Skylamb01 - Spiced Jigs.mp302 - Al Lizher.mp303 - Lammat....mp304 - Medley.mp305 - Skoaselloù.mp306 - 0.mp307 - Gollodic.mp308 - D'etel À Takamata.mp309 - Loony,la Baratte.mp310 - L'atelier (Reels).mp311 - Luskell.mp3Soïg SIBÉRIL: Guitare, VoixPatrice MARZIN: GuitareNolwenn KORBELL: ChantEric LE LANN: Trompette

Soïg Siberil - Botcanou (France 2009) @VBR

Published on 2012-10-06 23:16:00

Thanks to SkylambThis album is a return to "center" the center of his music where the guitar reigns and adaptations are dedicated to him, and many traditional songs and compositions rooted in another center, the center of Brittany, specifically Botcanou land of his childhood, hence the title of his album. This album is also a meeting. With that of the writer Bellec Hervé, who agreed to put into words and songs of his album tracks. He also invited friends singers and musicians for duets or trios [..]

Dick Gaughan - A Different Kind of Love Song (Scotland 1983) @320

Published on 2012-09-20 21:02:00

After the surprising success of 'Handful of Earth', I was faced with a problem in terms of making a new recording. I had no intention of making 'HoE' Mark 2. I new I couldn't and that, at that stage in my musical development, 'HoE' was the best I could hope to achieve in adding something worthwhile to the reinterpretation of traditional Scots song in an acoustic setting. If I tried to do it again, I would be in danger of becoming formulaic and mechanistic and I have always held a deep suspicion [..]

Dick Gaughan - Redwood Cathedral (Scotland 1998) @320

Published on 2012-09-19 23:09:00

Gaughan's weathered brogue is enough to make a song memorable. But he also has a knack for gathering fine songs, both originals and covers, that fit beautifully into his style. On this set, Gaughan opens with an understated but powerful "Muir and the Master Builder" by Brian McNeill and even plies his magic with Townes Van Zandt's "Pancho and Lefty." As he wends his way through a sublime take on Pete Seeger's "Turn, Turn, Turn," it becomes clear that Gaughan has a gift for phrasing that puts the [..]

Various Artists - Scarborough Fair: The Best Of English Folk (UK 2006) @320

Published on 2012-09-16 16:43:00

Three-disc, 64-track collection. The folk revival that took place at club level during the Sixties introduced a whole new audience to traditional folksong, while also bringing to the fore the concept of the earnest young singer/songwriter. When, by the end of the decade, centuries-old songs were being given a sonic makeover by the new breed of electric folkies (headed by the likes of Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span, both of whom are represented on this collection), folk music had long sinc [..]

Dick Gaughan - Sail On (Scotland 1996) @320

Published on 2012-08-28 23:20:00

Long considered one of the great folk voices of our time, Dick Gaughan is acknowledged as one of Scotland’s most outstanding musicians – his vocal prowess, instrumental virtuosity and intelligence as a composer are legendary. This collection reflects all these skills.An early member of Boys Of The Lough, he was also a founding member of the legendary Scottish folk rock group Five Hand Reel. His classic album Handful Of Earth was named as Album Of The Decade for the 1980s by Folk Roots magazi [..]

Dick Gaughan - Handful of Earth (Scotland 1981) @320

Published on 2012-08-28 03:41:00

This was the first album I had recorded in Scotland. For some reason, it seemed to strike a chord with people and it is the most succesful recording I have made in terms of acclaim and sales.It was Melody Maker's Album of the Year in 1981 and in 1989 it was voted in the Critics' Poll, and more important to me, the Readers' Poll, in Folk Roots as Album of the Decade. I have had hundreds of reviews, good and bad, and I pay little attention to them. But when the actual people you're playing to conf [..]

Dick Gaughan - Call it Freedom (Scotland 1988) @VBR

Published on 2012-08-21 00:23:00

Re-upOne of Scotland's greatest trad artists, guitarist Dick Gaughan is known as a diehard Socialist leftie, as well as one of the world's greatest guitar flatpickers. His career has ranged from straight trad to a brief fling at Celtic rock, and then into a near-complete submersion into politcal song during the Thatcher-Reagan years of the 1980s. His records have softened ever so slightly since those days, although his political commitment remains strong. A powerful and charming live performer, [..]

Värttinä - Utu (2012 Finland) @320

Published on 2012-08-15 03:53:00

I've said and written plenty about the Finnish musical ensemble Värttinä over the past two decades. I still haven't heard any artist or band from the 90s whose music I would rank ahead of theirs, and the band continued strongly into the 00s as well.

Maddy Prior & Carnival Band - Vaughan Williams Carols, Songs & Hymns (England 2010) @320

Published on 2012-07-20 19:37:00

Maddy Prior and The Carnival Band’s association with the composer Vaughan Williams goes right back to their very first album together, 1986’s Tapestry Of Carols, and their version of ‘The Sussex Carol’. In many ways it was a natural fit – Williams the great collector and composer of English music meets one of its most important singers and dedicated band of musicians. Their paths have crossed on countless occasions since but with Vaughan Williams Carols, Songs & Hymns the partnership h [..]

Muzsikás & Márta Sebestyén - Morning Star (Hungary 1997) @VBR>224

Published on 2012-07-07 14:25:00

Re-upTo Western ears, the Hungarian folk music on Morning Star is not as accessible as the Celtic folk which blossomed into ubiquity in the U.S. in the 1990s. But Muzsikas and Marta Sebestyen have nonetheless become a comparable international phenomenon, selling out concerts in the most Western of places. Hungarian dance music is no less jubilant than Celtic reels (and in fact the fiddling bears a striking similarity), but the rhythms are often trickier, and the nuances of the arrangements more [..]

Steeleye Span - Sails Of Silver (England 1980) @320

Published on 2012-06-23 09:55:00

Re-UpThe album was produced two years after the band's ostensible break-up, at the request of Chrysalis Records. Peter Knight and Bob Johnson both returned, replacing their own replacements Martin Carthy and John Kirkpatrick, who had departed after the release of Live at Last. However, although Chrysalis had prodded the band to reform and release the album, in practice the label proved much more interested in promoting rising acts like Blondie than a reformed band that hadn't hit a real hit in f [..]

Márta Sebestyén - Apocrypha (Hungary 1992) @VBR>224

Published on 2012-06-06 12:48:00

If anyone could be described as the Hungarian equivalent of Enya, it would be Marta Sebestyen. Many of the songs on this best-of CD, which was released in 1992 and focuses on her innovations of the mid- to late 1980s, have a tranquil quality not unlike what you'd find on one of Enya's albums. New age audiences seemed to appreciate the tranquil nature of "Ne Menj, Szivem," "Szerelem, Szerelem," "Hegyen, Volgyon" and other songs that used synthesizers and electronic instrumentation extensively. An [..]

Laïs - Dorothea (Belgium 2001) @320

Published on 2012-06-03 12:34:00

Belgium sometimes sends us atypical artists whose charm attains fast the heart of the public. This time, honour to the ladies with the trio of vocal polyphonies.Laïs - Dorothea, their second album, constituted by traditional songs or of original compositions is interpreted in Flamish and in French. Nothing very amazing when they know the bilingualism of the flat country.These three crystalline voices coated with a resolutely modern production transcend pieces that they had no more habit to hear [..]

Berrogüetto - Kosmogonías (Spain 2010) @VBR~192

Published on 2012-04-29 09:25:00

The fifth album from this Galician group whose birth represented a point of inflexion in Galician music due to its blend of passion for traditional music and more modern experimentation; and the first recorded with a male voice, that of Xabier Díaz, the new vocalist.Consisting of eleven tracks, Kosmogonías maintains Berrogüetto's personal style defined since the group was formed. Innovative from their first album, the latest album is a collection of organic sounds, a delicate album, which ref [..]

Steeleye Span - Now We Are Six Again (England 2011) @320

Published on 2012-04-26 16:55:00

Even with a career that has brought us an incredible twenty-one studio albums, British folk legends Steeleye Span’s history still includes a number of records that stand out as landmarks. 1974’s Now We Are Six was one such moment, an album that saw the band expand both their line up to a six piece and with it their sound to explore even further their own unique blend of rock and folk music. A critical and commercial success, the record would provide a home to a number of band classics down t [..]

Cilla Fisher & Artie Tresize - Cilla & Artie (1979 Scotland) @VBR~224 (Vynil rip)

Published on 2012-04-24 21:47:00

RE-UPLOADED‘Cilla & Artie’ is a splendid album from Cilla Fisher (a member of the influential Fisher Family) and her husband Artie Tresize. The record was ‘The Melody Maker Folk Album of the Year – 1979. Joining Cilla and Artie is an international collection of “session” musicians including Alistair Anderson, Johnny & Phil Cunningham, Rick Lee, Brian McNeill and Bob Zentz. The songs are mostly from the tradition with, “Blue Bleezin’ Blind Drunk” and “The Gypsy Laddies” but [..]

Griff - The False Fly (2011 Belgium) @320

Published on 2012-04-24 20:22:00

RE-UPLOADEDWhen I reviewed the former album by the Belgium band Griff, I already showed my enthusiasm about their wonderful music. At that time a trio with all types of bagpipes, this time they added an accordionist, guitarist and a double bass to their great music. The result is a new album with thirteen, more or less, traditional songs and tunes from all over Europe and a handful of original compositions. As a sextet the band sounds better than ever before and this False fly is a serious candi [..]

Chris Foster ::: Layers (England, 1977) @192 VBR

Published on 2012-04-21 20:41:00

RE-UPLOADED01. The ranger02. The coast of Peru03. Worcester City04. Glastonbury Town05. Lady Maisry06. Jack the sailor07. The golden glove08. When a man’s in love09. The Buxom lass10. The flower of serving man11. The banks of Newfoundland Chris Foster: vocals, guitarNic Jones: fiddle1977 • Topic 12TS329Vynil rip, covers included

A Fil de Ciel - Vertigo (Italy 2010) @320

Published on 2012-03-13 13:37:00

Re-uploadedA lot of things have happened since, in 2004, the group from Cuneo, A fil de Ciel, released their homonym debut CD. The sound has changed since then, evolving and becoming more and more penetrating and original, but with no departing from the main track, where the band is always busy re-working – and in some cases even making up – precious songs, both sacred and profane, of the Occitan area, stretching through the Occitan dales, from Piedmont to the Pyrenees. Amongst the guests in [..]

Albums removed

Published on 2012-02-12 08:57:00

"Please remove all of the Lúnasa albums from your blog. You have no right to give our music away for free. Please also remove all the albums by my friends in Kíla, Flook, Solas and Danú otherwise I will be contacting Blogspot to get your site removed.Donogh Hennessy (Lúnasa's guitarist)donoghhennessy@mail.com"FY: These albums were removed.Would you like to do any comment?Please do it. :) .

KV Express - Luna (Belgium 2007) @320

Published on 2012-02-06 09:31:00

Re-uploaded. Originally posted by Yojik. KV Express is one of the best ballgroup revelations. The group’s central figure, Sophie Cavez plays the accordion for the groups Urban Trad and Dazibao. These are groups that play concerts and no balls. However, Sophie liked the idea more and more to play balls. To say it in her own words: “C’est super de jouer pour les danseurs, de les voir bouger sur ta musique et de s’amuser !” All the tracks on the KV Express album are written by Sophie. Two [..]

Bardou - Qui Fait Souffler Le Vent (Belgium 2002) @320

Published on 2012-01-30 20:02:00

Most attractive and unrivalled duo Bardou mixes traditional music with original compositions in medieval, celtique and classic styles.01. Troubadour's Odyssey: Prelude02. Troubadour's Odyssey: Carolan's Welcome03. Troubadour's Odyssey: Dream Song04. Troubadour's Odyssey: Sunrise Jig05. Blind Mary06. Slack Tide07. Whales Spout Jig08. Amazing Grace09. Qui fait souffler le vent10. She Moved Thru The Fair11. Wild Mountain Thyme12. Greensleeves Suite13. Aezenn Vor14. Scarborough Fair Kornel - Nyckelh [..]

Snaarmaarwaar - Snaarmaarwaar (Belgium 2009) @320

Published on 2012-01-20 18:00:00

Originally ripped by YojikFor 5 years now, the Snaarmaarwaar lads have been working their way through the musical landscape. With their mix of own compositions and traditional tunes they appeal to a very broad audience, from thoroughbred folkies to lovers of the harder stuff. In recent years the band has played regularly beyond Belgian borders. During the last year they have played at Nanjing Jazz and World Festival (China), Festival des Luthiers et Maîtres Sonneurs (F), Rudolstadt (D), Kaustin [..]

Otabaë - Under the Pharmacy (Russia 2006) @320

Published on 2012-01-16 20:58:00

01 - Reels02 - Saltarella-tarantella03 - Bailar04 - Polka-Naiman05 - Jig06 - Swedish07 - La sansonette08 - Lazersong09 - Song10 - Hit11 - Waltz PetrovaAlexey Belkin: Galician bagpipe, shuttle pieDmitriy Shikhardin: FiddleAlexey Skosirev: Acoustic guitarPetr Sergeev: DarbucaSvetlana Kondesjuk: Galician bagpipe, fluteGuests:Nataljia Visokikh: ViolinRoman Stankov: Irish buzouki

Alambic - Tournée Générale (France 2004) @320

Published on 2012-01-09 18:40:00

Originally ripped by YojikWith this second album, Alambic offers its own sound in the french "bal folk" spirit. The music is crafted with 100% compositions from the band, original arrangements with a strong rythm section, but always keeps in mind the shape of traditional dances.Thus the challenge is to please both audience's ears and dancer's feet!01 - La solitaire02 - Lofoten lights03 - Polka fébrile04 - La route du phare05 - Avis de tempéte06 - La scoumoune07 - Tintagel - Dancing spirit08 - [..]

Serras - Ø (2008 DEN) @320

Published on 2012-01-05 17:40:00

Originally ripped by YojikIn December 2008 the fourth album was published. The album is entitled “Ø” - the Danish word for island. The new album has been created at five sessions at Brundby Hotel in the Danish island Samsø during the last three years. The band brought at bunch of microphones and some recording equipment and composed and recorded in the hall of the old hotel. The surroundings, the tranquility and a very relaxed mood have had a huge impact upon the music. Most of the new tun [..]

Tref - Accordéon Diatonique (2001 Belgium) @192

Published on 2011-12-28 17:12:00

What happens when three of the best folk accordeonists of Belgium come together in a band? The result is stunning and makes a surprisingly highly enjoyable listen. Either there is a trend in the Flemish scene to start one-instrument bands (see Trio Viool review!), or the one band got inspired by the other...Tref are Wim Clays (Ambrozijn, Olla Vogala), Didier Lalo (Pantha Rei) and Bruno Le Tron, plus the odd non-accordenist which is Frédéric Malempré on percussion and berimbeau. The music of T [..]

Capercaillie - Sidewaulk (1989 Scotland) @320

Published on 2011-12-03 11:56:00

The album that brought Capercaillie to international prominence, Sidewaulk must be considered a classic, and a turning point for traditional Celtic music. This is the album that opened up a generation's ears to the perfect combination of tradition and youth.Featuring the voice of Karen Matheson, the instrumental wizardry of Manus Lunny, with production by his famous brother Donal Lunny, Sidewaulk dared to take the music where it had never gone before. 01 - Alasdair Mhic Cholla Ghasda02 - Balindo [..]

Vujicsics - Vujicsics (1988 Hungary) @192

Published on 2011-11-26 09:26:00

Re-uploadedThere was a brief period in the late 1980s when eastern European music seemed to be flavour of the month among the UK's burgeoning world music fraternity. Groups such as Muzsikás and The Trio Bulgarka performed here and had albums released on British labels. Vujicsics were also part of this mini explosion of interest and Hannibal Records put out this album having licensed the recordings from the legendary Hungaroton label.Vujicsics are an interesting band. Named after the composer a [..]

Minuit Guibolles - Ayé Na Donké (France 2002) @VBR

Published on 2011-06-29 15:05:00

Five Orleans musicians, accordion, bagpipes, violin, double bass, percussion, folk bal emerging group of French style with a resolutely progressive, open to innovative sound solutions, which takes a prominent African-derived percussion mat constructe

Mawaca - Pra Todo Canto (2004 Brazil) @192

Published on 2011-06-20 23:10:00

The Mawaca is a group that researches and recreates the music of the world's most diverse ethnic groups seeking connections with Brazilian music. Formed by seven singers who interpret songs in over ten languages (Brazilian indigenous languages, Spa

Voices Across The World - Free group promotion

Published on 2011-06-14 00:38:00

Royal Opera House invites you.Voices Across The World.31 July 2011Twelve singers, including Talitha MacKenzie singing Gaelic music, will perform unplugged, either a cappella or with minimal accompaniment in the Paul Hamlyn Hall between 2pm and 6.3

Nébeda - Flaugier. sN (Spain 2003) @192

Published on 2011-06-11 12:42:00

Flaugier s/n is the result of a particular way of understanding the evolution of the traditional music of universal origin and its translation into actual sounds. traditional instruments fused with other current sounds of our ancestors who must live

Griff - The False Fly (2011 Belgium) @320

Published on 2011-06-09 12:54:00

“Bagpipes but no kilt!” is the motto of the Belgian six-piece Griff. And while bagpipes are a major component of the group’s sound, there’s no bombast or overkill in their usage. The closing track, “Dodeca Medita” is the perfect example,

Barzaz - Ec'honder (1989 France) @320

Published on 2011-06-07 20:49:00

Barzaz has marked the History of Breton music as it will remain as a top-band, an inspiration for a whole new generation of Breton musicians. With an amazing purety thanks to Jean-Michel Veillon's transverse flute, they enchant all listeners with a w

Mr Fox - Join Us In Our Game - 1970-1971 (England 2004) @320

Published on 2011-06-03 23:32:00

Originally released on the Transatlantic label in 1970 and 1971 respectively, this 2 on 1 includes Mr Fox and The Gipsy, the only two albums by the Yorkshire folk group.Mr Fox were an early 1970s electric folk or folk rock band. They were seen

Sean Siegfried - Backwoods (England 2011) - Free Group Promotion

Published on 2011-05-31 20:53:00

Free Group PromotionSean started his guitar studies young and by the age of nine was performing Vivaldi covers in school concerts at the Vienna International School, which he attended until he was Seventeen.He then returned to England, and, his teena

Soïg Sibéril & Nolwenn Korbell - Red (France 2007) @320

Published on 2011-05-29 21:21:00

The first CD of a meeting between two Breton artists who testifies to the vitality of Breton music worldwide. Nolwenn Korbell about life, love, passion through his songs like swinging his tongue. Complicity is evident with Soïg Sibéril

The Crooked Fiddle Band (Australia) 2010 - Free Group Promotion

Published on 2011-05-25 15:07:00

The Crooked Fiddle Bandwww.crookedfiddleband.comFirst major European tour to promote their new album "Overgrown Tales"“The Crooked Fiddle Band are completely surprising. The music is original and quixotic, and yet has the strength of some deep and

La Bandina - "13" (2008 Asturia) @320

Published on 2011-05-22 12:03:00

La Bandina was first formed to re-create the music of the old-time bandinas (little bands), playing traditional music exclusively for dancing. They were known as La Bandina les 47, making reference to the 47.000 pesetas they were payed by the local T

John Doyle - Wayward Son (2005 Ireland) @256

Published on 2011-05-20 22:22:00

John Doyle (b. 1971 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish musician and songwriter. For four years he served as acoustic guitarist with the Irish/American band Solas. He is now an active solo artist. He has written many traditional-style songs and has colla

Härdellin, Hallberg, Hertzberg, Ståbi - Love Letters & Russian Satellites (Multi-national 2005) @224

Published on 2011-05-14 13:52:00

Four fairy-like and angelic voices, and a Swedish tour de force through the Nordic world of myths and legends. Emma Härdelin sings with Garmarna and Triakel, Katarina Hallberg with Trio Fata, Johanna Bölja Hertzberg with Ditt Ditt Darium and

Imogen Harper - Charcoal Heart [EP] (Australia 2010) @256 - Free Group Promotion

Published on 2011-05-10 09:54:00

Free Group PromotionAt just twenty one, Imogen Harper is a woman to be reckoned with. There’s the fact she’s been playing piano for more than half of her life, started songwriting when fourteen and made her live debut a bare year later at Sydney

Freres de Sac - Bag Brothers (France 2002) @192

Published on 2011-05-09 19:46:00

This is a very enjoyable CD, and a brilliant debut. The accordeon shows off its multiple personalities to great effect, and the flute sparkles on every track. Bag Brothers is full of little twists and surprises, but I won't spoil the fun: listen for

Tud - Setu! (France 2001) @320

Published on 2011-05-04 18:47:00

Setu! the new record! (released June 2001) promises to be a turning point in the band's career: always as respectful of tradition, TUD has indeed been enriched by new sounds and expand its audience, with this new album is once again TUD a refer

Millish - Millish (USA 2005) @320

Published on 2011-05-03 18:09:00

"Calling Ann Arbor-based Millish merely a Celtic band is a little like calling Eric Clapton just a guitarist." -The Ann Arbor News"These guys are bound for glory. The most creative and imaginative outfit out there today. If this band don’t rock you

Noluen Le Buhé, Annie Ebrel, Marthe Vassallo, Andre Markowicz "Gwerziou" 2009 @ 320 KBPS

Published on 2011-04-25 04:05:00

Recorded in Theatre de Cornouaille in October, 2008, Breton classical gwerziou are performed by finest voices of Brittany. I would omit French translation in-between, though.1. Ar prins yeuvank (Noluen Le Buhé) 10'232. Ar sorserez (Annie Ebrel) 8'31

Rosenbergs Sjua - R7 (Sweden 1999) @192

Published on 2011-04-21 09:44:00

The music of R7 is mainly based on the original arrangements of Susanne, Sven Ahlbäck and later also Eva Åström Rune. The style of arranging for vocals in this way was then never tried in Swedish tradition and is more related to the bulgaric voice

Flukt - Drufiacc (Norway 2004) @320

Published on 2011-04-16 09:12:00

On the second CD by this wonderful Norwegian group traditional Nordic music meets classical and blues, driven by a trio of fiddle, accordion and percussion to produce a compelling and driving sound. The purest of tunes and the simplest of moods exemp

Agnes Buen Garnas - Draumkvedet (1984 Norway) @320

Published on 2011-04-14 19:29:00

Requested by our friend & contributor WallyThis is a single 42-minute work, performed as a single piece. The sound is all minor-key and very strong and mournful. The piece flows in a natural way, despite its length. The instrumentation, organ, fi

Agnes Buen Garnas - Tusseliten Og Trippeliten (1996 Norway) @192

Published on 2011-04-11 16:53:00

Requested by our friend & contributor WallyAgnes Buen Garnås (born 23 November 1946) is a Norwegian folk singer from the county of Telemark. She comes from a famous musical family from the town of Jondalen, and is known particularly for her sing

Maëlstrom - Quartet à Cordes de Bretagne (France 2003) @224

Published on 2011-04-09 10:26:00

Maëlstrom Quartet is a new band, a string quartet.It naturally takes off in Britain because its members are musicians known and recognized for their participation in famous groups such as Breton: Skeduz, Hastan, Hudel, Filifala, Cabestan.Maëlstrom

Filippo Gambetta - Andirivieni (Italy 2009) @VBR~256

Published on 2011-04-05 19:37:00

It has been almost ten years after the onset of record Filippo Gambetta. Recorded in late 1999, Stria gave the start to a promising artistic career to the next so many awards, including international ones, would have confirmed every step.

Ilgi - Saules Meita (Latvia 1998) @320

Published on 2011-04-04 15:12:00

In concept and content, their most groundbreaking CD. While dedicated to the archetypal Latvian woman who plays a central role in so many Latvian folk dainas, the spirited arrangements add a new dimension to the traditional sounds and rhythms of Latv

Cristina Pato - The Galician Connection (2010 Spain) @192

Published on 2011-04-03 19:17:00

"The Galician Connection" is an intimate, mature and introspective album that reaffirms her successful career as a global artist. Cristina Pato has evolved as a musician and this album shows it.With collaborations by singer Rosa Cedron (ex-Luar na Lu

Lúnasa - Lá Nua (2010 Ireland) @320

Published on 2011-03-26 19:44:00

Lúnasa celebrate the arrival of a new decade with Lá Nua (Irish for ‘new day’). After a 4-year hiatus from the studio, this highly-anticipated album came out of extensive rehearsal and recording on location in the beautiful Cooley mountains in

Luar Na Lubre - Solsticio (Spain 2010) @320

Published on 2011-03-24 21:54:00

"Solstice", the new release from the renowned Galician Folc Band Luar Na Lubre .It's leader, Bieito Romero, in a recent interview with Europa Press, said that Luar Na Lubre is "fully fit" more than 25 years after its birth, and celebrate with "the lo

Roland Becker "Immrama" 2010 @ 320

Published on 2011-03-23 12:40:00

The latest album by Breton sax and bombarde player Roland Becker is his magnum opus for sure. Becker plays on a huge variety of instruments (bombardes, oboes, flutes and many many more) He is backed by an ensemble on bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy and vario

Chateau Neuf Spelemannslag - Curing Norwegian Stiffness (2001 Norway) @320

Published on 2011-03-18 14:53:00

Chateau Neuf Spelemannslag are, in my opionion, probably the most exciting and unique band on the Scandinavian scene. CNS are more of a folk orchestra, with 16 highly talented band members, creating a terrific blend of Norwegian traditional music, ja

The Duellists - English Hurdy-Gurdy Music (England 1997) @256

Published on 2011-03-16 19:22:00

Requested from the friend contributor anonymous(123)The Duellists, a trio of Nigel Eaton, Cliff Stapleton & Chris Walshaw, play newly written dance music inspired from, and rooted in, the English and French traditions. With bagpipes and hurdy-gur

Chateau Neuf Spelemannslag - Stolen Goods (Tjuvgods) (1997 Norway) @320

Published on 2011-03-14 23:00:00

Requested from the friend contributor anonymous(123)The traditional music of Norway is preserved through the efforts of the 11 musicians and five female vocalists who comprise Chateau Neuf Spelemannslag. With traditional Norwegian instruments, includ

Published on 2011-03-11 21:26:00

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