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Aboriginal Australian Yothu Yindi, consists of both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australian musicians and combine the sounds and instrumentation of western rock 'n' roll with songs and performances that date back tens of thousands of years. Top   Albania Eda Zari, is an Albanian artist whose music blurs the lines between traditional singing styles of the Balkan state and other genres, with a very strong jazzy edge. In her own words: "In seeking to penetrate into the spirit of Albanian polyphony, I wanted to create an album which had elements of jazz, classical music, ethnic music and some flavors which we couldn't necessarily categorize at all". Top   Argentina Sete Netos, they began as a Galician music group, but as the group developed they decided to incorporate instruments foreign to traditional Galician music. That same philosophy led the group to study the rhythms and melodies of other Celtic countries (Ireland, Scotland, Asturies, Brittany), and also their own compositions. Using ancient and contemporary instruments, the arrangements of traditional tunes and the new pieces from within the group are innovative, and while protecting the essence of every piece, still allow the group's refreshing approach to Celtic music to develop. (in Spanish) Top   Armenia Armenian Songbook Online, midi files with score and lyrics in gif format. Anush & Inga, ethnic and modern songs with guitar and violin. Armenian Navy Band, was founded by the percussionist/vocalist Arto Tunçboyaciyan and is composed of twelve Armenian musicians, among the best that live in Armenia at the moment. Their music is pervaded by sonorities taken from the Armenian and Anatolian tradition fused with elements coming from different musical experiences, amongst them jazz. Djivan Gasparyan, is unquestionably one of Armenia's greatest musicians, a living legend. He is the foremost virtuoso of the duduk, an ancient oboe-like instrument. It is said that no other instrument is able to convey the emotions of the Armenian people as well as the duduk. In the hands of the master musician the duduk becomes the vehicle for haunting and meditative music that eloquently evokes the Armeniam landscape and its people.: Djivan Gasparyan Kafkasya'nin sesi, (in Turkish) Djivan Gasparyan @ Libra Music. Lucineh Hovanissian, a marvellous voice from Armenia experimenting with the ancient sacred and profane music. Her piano "sings" in Armenian, her voice weaves together with the "voice" of the duduk... Komitas, a.k.a. Soghomon Soghomonyan, is a centrally important representative of Armenian musical art, one of its most distinguished figures. His work included a variety of activities: he was a composer, ethnographer, folklorist, musicologist, singer, choir conductor, flautist, and teacher. Arto Tunçboyaciyan, is a percussionist and singer, born in Turkey of Armenian descent. His original compositions has - using his words - "the sound of my life". Arto's original compositions express the sound of the past generations along with today's life; this is what he calls "avant-garde folk". Top   Asturies ASTURCELTA, some information on Asturian groups. (in Asturian) Banda de Gaitas "Avante Cuideiru", consist of a dancing group, with a pipe band, an accordion band and a drum band. Banda Gaites Llariegu, is one of the best Asturian pipe bands. In this web page you will find interesting information such as performances, pictures, history,etc. Asturiana Mining Company, is a singular breed of North and South, Celtic and Latin, Blues and bagpipes. The roots come from tradtional Asturian music but after that each musician brings in his own personality and sound. (in Spanish) Brenga Astur, from Madrid, brings their driving style to the traditional Celtic music of their homeland, and often includes tunes from Brittany, Scotland, and Ireland. Corquieu, traditional folk music from Ribadesella. Dixebra, folk-rock group. (in Asturian and Spanish) Felpeyu, mainly aims to remake of the Asturian traditional music by following similar trends on current Atlantic European folk genres. Los Gatos del Fornu, Celtic Music from Oviedo. (in Asturian and Spanish) Gueta na Fonte, ancient and traditional music mainly located in the Celtic counties, Asturias, Galicia, Basque Country, etc., but also compositions of later and present authors that continue in that line. They use forms closer to the ancient ones but more evolved, more modern arrangements and modern instruments combined with the "classic". Jose Angel Hevia, creator of the electronic bagpipe, ancient chants and modern beats have earned "No Man's Land" the #1 position on Spain's album charts. Hevia unites the rich musical traditions of the Spanish Celt and gypsy cultures: Official Site Hevia @ EMI Music Germany Llan de Cubel, are an Asturian folk music group, who take traditional Asturian music as a base for their work, giving it a new sound: Llan de Cubel Official Site. Llan de Cubel at Rock Astur. Llangres, has adopted a clear position for the Asturian music: they try to recreate traditional topics, but their aim is to play their own compositions. (in Asturian and Spanish) Lliberdon, is born in the first months of the year 1986 with an double objective: the recovery and the diffusion of the Asturian traditional music. (in Asturian) N'arba, new Asturian folk from Avilés. Skanda, mix rock, pop, blues, funk, soul, and folk music, of course. Top   Australia The Australian Dance Music Pages, contains tunes (in gif e abs formats) that have come to Australia from all parts of the world with the migrants who settled the country, as well as tunes which were made here or adapted from others. Steve and Rosalind Barnes, original contemporary folk / acoustic / jazz duo with Irish and country leanings. Blue Gum, bush music, folk music, Irish music, country music: they do them all, plus more. Eric Bogle, is an internationally known folksinger, originally from Scotland and emigrated to Australia. He is best known for is the award winning "And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda". The Borderers, headed-up by the collective talents of Scottish guitarist Jim Paterson and Irish vocalist Alex, the multi award winning band's original music is inspired by eclectic musical genres as diverse as Celtic, Country, World and Rock. Brother, "a wild sound... like tribsmen playing rock 'n' roll". Bun' Ber E, from Brisbane, they play traditional and not-so-traditional Celtic music, including Irish, Scottish, and of course Australian Folk Music. Bun' Ber E revitalises Celtic folk music, taking a fresh approach to their material by combining modern and traditional styles with variations of theme, pace and tone. Kate Burke and Ruth Hazleton, have been playing traditional music together since early 1998. Kate and Ruth perform traditional English, Irish, Scottish and American songs. They have also started to explore Australian traditional music in recent times. Kate and Ruth have become renowned for their vocal harmonies, imaginative and expressive arrangements and outstanding musicianship. Cahoots, based in Riverton, Western Australia, this six piece band plays music from the bayous of Louisiana featuring twin fiddles, cajun accordian, guitar, mandolin, banjo, mouth harp, stomp box and cajun triangle. Two-stepping, jitterbug, waltz and swamp pop with front porch vocals to get you dancing. Celtic Dreamtime, can perform songs and tunes from Australian, Irish, and Celtic backgrounds, as well as more modern popular songs. Claddagh, plays a wide variety of songs and dance tunes from the Irish tradition, as well as Scottish, English and Welsh numbers, liberal helpings of bluegrass, country and rock music and a smidgin of calypso. Clann Zú, formed at the end of 1999 in Melbourne, Australia, the band is now located in Dublin. Their sound quickly developed into a lush blend of dark and moving contemporary western sounds tinged with Middle Eastern and Irish melodies. The vocal melodies are sung in both Irish and English. Cloudstreet, their style is traditional, and includes many original songs and tunes, in a lively and entertaining acoustic act which appeals to a wide range of people and ages. Their material is drawn mainly from the Irish, English and Australian traditions, sung acapella or with guitars, flutes, whistles and percussion. Colcannon, is known as Australia's premier folk band, recognised by their stunning 5 part vocal harmonies, their dynamic and intricate arrangements, and their charismatic stage presence. Their repertoire is strongly Australian in content and ranges from contemporary to traditional folk with a distinctive Celtic flavour, as well as reaching out to include many original songs and tunes written by members of the band. Cotter's Bequest, original, contemporary symphonic Celtic music using the languages, history and culture of British Isles in an Australian context. Cretan Folkloric Company, is a representative body of the Cretan culture in Sydney with the aim to promote the Cretan traditions. Dalriada, play Celtic Rock featuring the bagpipes. Their music is a blend of traditional Celtic material and thought provoking but musically exciting original songs. Eilean Mòr, is an Australian Celtic/world band. Along with original songs by Scottish born singer/songwriter Ruth the band also perform songs some Scottish Gaelic repertoire - lively mouth music, tragic laments and footstompin' tune sets. While they are influenced by music of the Scottish Highlands Eilean Mòr also reflect the cultural diversity for which Australia is well-known, and so have world and jazz influences as well, which give a very quite distinctive sound. Eureka!, play folk rock / Celtic / Australiana / Bush, traditional, original and contemporary music. Fellowship of the Strings, since their formation in 2004 the Fellowship of the Strings have breathed new life into nearly every genre of music. Expect to hear Kiss, Abba, the Moody Blues, and other ghosts of the rock 'n roll past re-arranged (folk-ized). Discover traditional favourites given a new and distinctive sound. Hear the rare combination of folk harps, hammered dulcimer, and percussion embellish the captivating voices of sisters Ingrid, and Tahlia Racz....... And sit back and enjoy a visual and listening experience of a lifetime! Catherine Fraser, is one of the Southern Hemisphere's leading Scottish fiddle players and is currently based in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Galimore, derived from the Irish Gael mór which loosely translates as "big Irish", specialises in Irish, Australian & Celtic music and entertainment, and event co-ordination. Gan Ainm, Australian band based in Canberra. Go Set, with all the energy and unpredictability of the Pogues, the Hard Ons, and Dropkick Murphys combined, this is one of the most explosive and dynamic rock'n'roll band around. Her Last Unicorn, refers to the music of Kieran Holm, a solo Lo-Fi folk songwriter from Tasmania. The Hottentots, are a duo, Carl Cleves who sings and plays guitar and Parissa Bouas who also sings and plays various percussion instruments. They are based in Byron Bay Australia and make frequent appearances at the various folk festivals around the country. Their base style stems from the Gaelic / Irish axis , but it doesn't end there. In fact it's just the beginning as essential Australianness is put through a variegated multi-cultural blender hat demonstrates how all music can be honestly linked if treated sympathetically. Louisa John-Krol, Faerie storyteller/singer/composer in ambient-folk/dream-pop style. Jugularity, play an energetic mix of folk, jazz, blues, and gypsy music in a comedy cabaret style. Zulya Kamalova, is the leading proponent of Tatar music in Australia as well as one of the most versatile and accomplished vocalists on the world music scene today. The Legends, these songwriters present creative songs and music, using the popular traditions of Celtic music and the sounds of the present. Songs from Christie Moore, the Cranberries, Crowded House, Michelle Shocked and many others, together with traditional fiddle tunes and their own songs are given a unique twist by an adaptable and versatile band. Loch'rien, is an Australian Celtic fusion band. Mara Music, this site is the engine room and management centre for the wide range of musical projects coordinated by Llew and Mara Kiek and Jane Birmingham: Mara! ensemble (Australian World music at its best), Martenitsa (Sydney's Bulgarian style women's choir), Crossroads (Stirring Breton/Australian Celtic Music) and some of Llew and Mara's side projects (theatre, movies, recordings, Silvia Entcheva...). Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club, they have been playing together since 1995 - inspired by, but now different to, the great fiddle clubs in North America. Their main purpose is to build the repertoire, and sessions have certainly become more fun for them Scottish fiddlers in Oz over the last ten years! Mutiny, imagine folk or Celtic influenced music played by a bunch of punks who are out to absolutely rock the roof off. "Folk punk for punk folk". The Ploughboys, music is a an electric mix of Celtic and Country styles with a uniquely Australian quality. The band are Renowned for their powerful, dynamic, Celtic-infused live performances. Rocky River Bush Band, perform traditional and contemporary Australian Folk and Bush Songs, Celtic Music, Sea Shanties and 'Songs of the Sea' and are now recognised as one of the World's leading shanty groups. Sahara, eclectic Celtic contemporary music mixing sounds and influences from the Northern and the Southern hemispheres. Kim Sanders, this world music pioneer is regarded as one of Australia's most exciting contributors to the contemporary scene. Kim plays a large number of different pipes, fluter and other wind instruments from all over the world, tenor sax, tin whistle and small percussions. He also arranges ensembles for special events, and composes music for films and stage productions. Mark Saul, recognised as one of the world's most successful and respected contemporary composers of bagpipe music, Mark Saul is renown for pushing the idiom into unprecedented realms. Featured on World Pipe Band Championship CDs since 1992, his compositions are continually played and recorded by pipe bands, folk groups and solo artists from around the world. Jose Luis Sepulveda, is part of a new generation of contemporaneous folk artists. Many of the songs of the artist are of social nature or Protest songs. If you heard about Millennium Portraits then here he is the man behind the controversy. Judy Small's musical roots are in the folk tradition, but she continually extends the boundaries, using blues, jazz, country, rock and even a taste of the classics to bring her own distinctive style to the music she performs. Spiral Dance, is an Adelaide-based band with a musical focus on the concepts of magic, myth and legend. Supported by a back line of guitar, accordion, bass, drums and keyboards, with arrangements that blend lean acoustic rock styles with lush Celtic harmony, the band creates an almost tangible musical aura that envelopes their audience. Touchwood, started out with each member writing a list of songs they would like to perform and the candidates included 16th century French chansons, a number from the soundtrack of The Singing Detective and songs by the likes of Stephen Foster, Elvis Costello, and the Finn brothers, along with Phyl Lobl's setting of Lawson's Past Carin'. Clearly Touchwood was going to be hard to categorise. Trouble in the Kitchen, are well-established favourites amongst lovers of traditional Irish music in Australia. The band originally formed out of the strong Irish music scene in Canberra in the mid-nineties, and quickly gained a strong following on the Australian folk festival circuit. They have earned respect and admiration not only for the energy of their live shows but also for their dedication to the musical traditions of which they are a part - and their presence at any festival is a guarantee of lively sessions! Vardos, play gypsy and traditional music learnt from Gypsy musicians during their travels in Eastern Europe. Based in Melbourne, Australia, the band has toured to Hungary, Switzerland, New Caledonia, New Zealand and Scotland, and plays at many a wedding, party and private function. The Windjammers, a crew of versatile musicians/singers who specialise in Shanties and both traditional and contemporary songs of the sea and Australian folk music. Women in Docs, are a lively acoustic duo, currently based in Brisbane, Queensland. Their music features strong acoustic guitar and soaring harmonies. They are known for their entertaining live shows, subtle humour, and passionate songwriting. Wongawilli Band, this ensemble is highly regarded in the field of interpreting authentic traditional and contemporary Australian folk music, song and dance as a performance art. The group is recognised in Australia as a leading force in the revitalisation of folk traditions. Xenos, play Australian, Macedonian, Gypsy Music, Roma music of the Balkans on saxophone, bass, drums, gajda and zurna. Top   Austria Steirisches Volksliedwerk, is the site of the Styrian Center for Folk Music. The Center collects and archives all instances of Styrian popular traditional music and study the history of development of the Styrian harmonica. Moreover, among the projects that the Center organizes, you will find "Music in the Tavern", an initiative to encourage people to come together in taverns and start making music, "Singing Christmas songs yourselves", service-center for any questions concerning christmas songs, words and melodies, "Styrian New Folk", collecting audio and visual documents from the current music scene, "Music at the Farmers Market", an unusual project to add musicality to Graz's Farmers Markets. Tamburica.at, Tamburica music itself has a long tradition in Burgenland. These pages will provide you further information on the instrument, production technologies and last but not least on the Croats in Burgenland. 1. Wiener Pawlatschen AG, Schrammelmusik, Wienerlied, cabaret songs, couplets, conference, and a bit of literature. (in German) Aniada a Noar, four musicians playing together since 1983. Their musical roots have the origin in the traditional Austrian folk music, but the group has succeeded in developing an own style of folk music. (in German) Ballycotton, unconventional arrangements of traditional elements of Irish, French, Spanish and European Folk and a lot of own compositions. Blackbush, traditional Celtic folk music. Blind Dolphin, plays modern Celtic music, selected Irish and Celtic songs, tunes and own komposition, mixed with oriental and medieval influences, the earthy pulse of world music and groovy ethno jazz. Çiftetelli, Balkan folk music. (in German) Deishovida's music sounds as if a Bulgarian band and a jazz-funk-gang from New York met a French hurdy-gurdy combo and a West coast grunge-band to improvise on a big common denominator. Dobrek Bistro, Musette and Latin American styles, jazz, gypsy swing, classical influences, music of the East Europe are the ingredients of their mixture of styles. Perhaps Dobrek Bistro will enter the annals of musical history as its own genre: too playful, head-on and improvised to count as chamber music, while paying too much respect to traditional forms to be considered as jazz - and with too many influences from modern classical and classical jazz movements merely to count as ethnic chamber music. Hubert Dohr, read about this Austrian folk musician and his projects in the fields of bal folk and Celtic music. (in German) Foggy Dew, between Tradition and Techno, between Reel and Rap, between Folk and Pop but still in the middle of everywhere. Granicari, is a "Tamburizza-Orchester" which program exclusively consists of Croatian volksliedern and dances of the Burgenland as well as Croatia. (in German) Hajdenjaki, was founded in Dolnja Pulja / Unterpullendorf in 1977. The members come from all Croatian villages of Middle Burgenland. The main aim of the group is to preserve the local Croatian language and culture of Burgenland. Hatsko kolo, "Tamburizza-Orchester" from the Burgenland region. (in German) Hojsa-Emersberger, perform as a Wienerlied duo since 1991. Their music includes old and new Wienerlieder, cabaret songs, and own compositions. (in German) Hotel Palindrone, their interest focuses on Scandinavia, Balkans, in particular on old Alpine folk music from manuscripts of 18th and early 19th century. The band members' own compositions are important as well as to play for dancers! Irish Steirisch, mix Irish folk music with pop elements of world music. (in German) Zohreh Jooya, was raised in Mashad, Iran. Jooya is influenced by both the Oriental and the European worlds. Kolo Slavuj, "Tamburizza-Orchester" from the Burgenland region. (in German) Lakis & Achwach, Greek and Turkish music. Landluft, create a new concept of sound, based on traditional Alpine music mixed with elements of the musical tradition of their neighbour countries and hype grooves. Livonia, the middleages in all its variety - exuberant dances, sensual love ballads, serene Gregorian chorals and the nordic sound of the magic world of the Estonian runo-song. Narish, a variety of musical influences is mirrored in their music: 90% of the programme consists of the most beautiful Irish and Austrian tunes, which have been mixed together cheekily but with feeling - plus an extra-portion of newly created elements. Bríd Ní Mhaoileoin, was born of Belfast parents in Kajiado, Kenya, but now lives in Graz. She plays bodhrán and sings mostly in Irish, in both Sean-Nós (unaccompanied traditional singing in the Irish language) and contemporary style, and also in English. Original Stiefelbein Bluhs-Bänd , from Vienna, plays a crossover of folkblues and traditional Vienna folkmusic, spiced with a little bit of Cajun or TexMex; sung in Vienna-German dialect. Puke, Irish folk music. (in German) Rundgeiger, play traditional music and folk based on Austrian tradition with bagpipe, hurdy gurdy and nyckelharpa. (in German) Sandy Lopicic Orkestar, under the leadership of pianist and arranger Sandy Lopicic, what we have here is a non-dogmatic fifteen piece big band whose music disregards all borders. Even the line-up is spectacular: three fantastic female vocalists from Bosnia, Serbia and Kosovo achieve a perfect harmony while maintaining their individuality. They are joined by one bunch crazy of musicians: a five-part wind section, piano, bass, drums, accordion, violin and hurdy gurdy. Their music crosses borders, playing about with themes from Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia, Albania and Turkey. Serendipity, Irish music. (in German) Smoky Finish, their sound is fresh, with more than an occasional sprinkling of classic rock. They navigate the pop-celtic divide almost perfectly. Spinning Wheel, Celtic folk music. (in German) Squadune, this trio takes their audience on a musical journey through Europe. Whether even or uneven measures, traditional or modern, music from the Balkans or the green Island: Squadune interpret and perform in their own unique style with drive, zest and a generous portion of wit. Die Steirische Streich, traditional music and dances fron the Styria region. (in German) Stinjacko kolo, "Tamburizza-Orchester" from the Burgenland region. (in German) Tambecari, the 6 musicians of the band follow new musical pathways bading away from traditional folk music towards a new vision of interpreting and understanding Tamburica music. With folklore as a source they create bridges by incorporating elements of blues, rock and latino, thereby establishing a modern musical tradition. Kroatischer Musikverein Tamburica, is a Croatian music society based in the Vorarlberg region. Enjoy a concert full of various music styles and genuine Ccroatian temperament. Listen to a repertoire that reaches from songs of mediterranean Dalmatia to rythmic dances of pannonian Slavonia up to church music and classic partitures. Tamburica Cindrof, was founded in 1963. Over the years, the Tamburica has successfully represented the culture of Burgenland and Austria both at home and abroad. Thanks to its informal, but spirited manner, the group has always been enthusiastically welcomed on its many tours and guest performances. Tamburica Štikapron, "Tamburizza-Orchester" from Steinbrunn, in the Burgenland region. Their repertoire includes both traditional folk songs and a selection of works by classical and contemporary composers. Tamburica Uzlop, Croatian folklore group based in Oslip, a bilingual village in the province of Burgenland. Tamburica Zagersdorf, "Tamburizza-Orchester" from the village of Cogrštof, Zagersdorf, in the Burgenland region. (in German) Tamburizzaverein "Ivan Vukovic", was set up over 30 years ago. This period has seen changes not only in the members and the conductors of the orchestra, but in its musical style as well. Folk music was initially predominant, but gradually classical, sacred and modern pieces (pop music) became more and more a part of their repertoire. The Tanzgeiger, they come from practically every part of Austria and play, like no others, the folk music of their homeland and that of their neighbours. The Tanzgeiger definitely have a sixth sense for all things foreign and this is more than obvious in their repertoire: the Viennese Waltz, Hungarian Csárdás, rural dances, marches, the Zwiefache, both the wild as well as leisurely polka, both vocal and instrumental song styles, not to mention the Alpenländische Yodel. Trianam, Celtic folk music. (in German) Wiener Tschuschenkapelle, perform traditional folk and songs of the Balkan region, Mediterranean serenades, Turkish-oriental tunes, Greek Rembetiko, Bosnian Sevdalinka, travelling as far as Russia, taking aboard one or the other Old Viennese song along the way, experimenting with gypsy jazz, and even venturing into the classical realm. W.i.t.Ch. (Whisky in the Chart), guide you from Ireland's green pastures to Scandinavia, Central Europe, Spain, Italy and as far as Greece with the rich sound of fiddle, flute, guitar and percussion. Their instrumental repertoire comprises lively traditional dance tunes as well as quiet, enchanting airs. Wild drinking songs, poetic love ballads and songs about the fate of people long gone are diligently arranged for the female voices. Top
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