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The Romani Alexian, is well-known to international level because it participates to all the more important festivals of ethnic music and of gypsy music contributing to introduce the secular culture of the Rom Abruzzesi and Italian gypsies, arrived in Italy five centuries ago coming from the Greek coasts. Ando Drom, presents a wide range of Hungarian Gypsy styles and variations within Gypsy music and culture. They perform on a high artistic level and present the traditional music and dances of the Gypsy people in an authentic, at the same time modern way. Fanfara Shavale, from Zece Prajini, a tiny Eastern Romanian village having less than two hundred Gypsy inhabitants. Their musicians are all self taught and play with their hearts. Observing their elders, joining in at celebrations and trying out their neighbours' instruments. A gypsy brass band playing at break-neck speed (they can produce 200 beats a minute...) and with disconcerting warmth. Fanfare Ciocarlia, this Gypsy brass band from Romania mix up all the required Romanian, Turkish, Macedonian, Serbian, Oriental and modern Western dances. And when the necessary melancholic moment comes - with only two or three players left to whisper their deep Blues - they do that in the most skillful way too. Kocani Orkestar, is a brass-band formed by seven extraordinary musicians coming from Kocani, a little village near the Macedonian frontier with Bulgaria. Their music is a cocktail of frantic rhythms, noisy and hypnotic sounds. A "drunk" music, with a bass tuba and trumpets as the main features. Their music is pure tradition. The melodies are handed down from father to son; sometimes they take this music from the streets and arrange it on their way. Loyko, site dedicated to this Russian Gypsy band. Contains history, discography, some songs in realaudio, press, tours. Mahala Rai Banda, shaped in the Gypsy ghettos (Mahala) around Bucharest, Mahala Rai Banda (literally Noble Band from the Ghetto), combines a surprising array of trends and styles. The Mahala combines an army-trained brass band with young city-dwelling traditional Gypsy musicians, a blend quite extraordinary! Parno Graszt, is a fantastic Gypsy band from North East Hungary. The music they play is an integral part of everyday life in their vibrant village community. (in Hungarian) Romano Drom, reflects as well the tradition and the modernity of the Oláh gipsy music. The power of their traditional music is in the voices and vocal games but also the use of romani language as their mother tongue. Romano Drom's music is characterized for its masculine energy and sincerity and it is probably the only group who has succeeded in integrating a powerful instrumentation, which gives us a sound colour never reached in this music before. Taraf de Haïdouks, is a Balkan Gypsy band from Romania: "The best Gypsy band in the world", as described in the UK's The Independent. Terne Chave, have their roots in traditional East-European gypsy music. They play and sing old Roma songs, which have learned from their grandparents, who came to Czechia from East-Slovakian gypsy settlements. Gypsy roots and emotions are the main ingredients when mixing their music with latin, jazz, rock, flamenco, reggae, blues, arabian and jewish spices and urban grooves. 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. Via Romen, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is led by the virtuoso, lead guitarist and artist of the Moscow Gypsy Theater Romen, Vadim Kolpakov. The group specializes in the traditional songs and dances of the Russian Roma (Gypsy) tradition. Their repertoire includes fiery Gypsy melodies, lyrical romansy, instrumental music and Russian Gypsy dances. Top Romania Black Beers, from Oradea, plays Irish songs, ballads and tune sets. In 2005 they launched the new Celtic-rock line-up, but for the fans of traditional music they will keep an unplugged version as well. Fanfara Shavale, from Zece Prajini, a tiny Eastern Romanian village having less than two hundred Gypsy inhabitants. Their musicians are all self taught and play with their hearts. Observing their elders, joining in at celebrations and trying out their neighbours' instruments. A gypsy brass band playing at break-neck speed (they can produce 200 beats a minute...) and with disconcerting warmth. Fanfare Ciocarlia, this Gypsy brass band from Romania mix up all the required Romanian, Turkish, Macedonian, Serbian, Oriental and modern Western dances. And when the necessary melancholic moment comes - with only two or three players left to whisper their deep Blues - they do that in the most skillful way too. Mahala Rai Banda, shaped in the Gypsy ghettos (Mahala) around Bucharest, Mahala Rai Banda (literally Noble Band from the Ghetto), combines a surprising array of trends and styles. The Mahala combines an army-trained brass band with young city-dwelling traditional Gypsy musicians, a blend quite extraordinary! Szászcsávási zenekar, Szászcsávás is a small Hungaria/Gypsy village located in Transylvania. The repertoire of the band is unusually large, because they play for Hungarians, Romanians, and Gypsies. Taraf de Haïdouks, is a Balkan Gypsy band from Romania: "The best Gypsy band in the world", as described in the UK's The Independent. Top Russia Cultural Fund "Heather", is a non-commercial project representing an extensive versatile database, containing detailed information on Russian musicians, performances in Moscow, St.-Petersburg and other cities, and many other things. Russian Folk Songs, songs in .au and Real Audio formats by the "Golden Ring" Ensemble. Babsley, Russian female folk from St. Petersburg. (in German) Belfast, had invented their new style called "rockapaddy", who is the mixture of Irish folk, surf and punk-rock. Bugotak, is a band from Novosibirsk playing traditional music of Siberian folks in a variety of styles. From unchanged acoustic performance to hard and noisy ethno-industrial, trying to reincarnate their own culture. (in Russian) Caprice, is a neo-classical ensemble distinguished by Inna Brejestovskaya's heavenly voice and acoustic sound (harp, flute, clarinet, violin, cello) with a touch of electronics. Their music is quite complex, with detailed polyphonic arrangements, intricate harmonies and time signatures, yet sounding natural and not overloaded. The melodies are vivid and filled with energy and beauty. Chukchi Eskimo Ensemble "Ergyron", is the only professional dance and song collective in Chukotka (extreme Northeast of Russia), and preserves through its work indigenous traditions of song, dance and ceremonial costume-making. These traditions are drawn not only from Chukchi and Yup'ik culture, but also from less numerous indigenous peoples in that region - Koryaks, Chuvantsy, Lamuty, Eveny, Evenky, and Aluets. (Note: to enter the English page of the ensemble follow "Culture") Dartz, is a pop-folk band from St. Petersburg. They play almost anything in the wide field of light acoustic music, from Irish and Scottish folk tunes to rythm'n'blues of Sixties, with a touch of Breton, Jewish and Gypsy dances. All songs are written by members of the band and have russian lyrics. However, they also love to play "pure" folk themes, without changing the mood of the original. Dobranotch, is a Balkan/Klezmer/Oriental world music orchestra from Saint Petersburg. This international band consists of musicians from Russia, Moldova and Lebanon and plays music inspired by traditions of these countries. DrevA, specialize in authentic Russian music and song. They perform songs from the different parts of Russia: Belgorod, Kursk, Voronezh, Briansk regions, Cossak songs from Don and Kuban regions. The repertoire of the group includes ritual, lingering, dance, drinking-songs, old country games and traditional instrumental music. The actors perform in genuine costumes and play traditional instruments. Drolls, comes from Petrozavodsk, Republic of Karelia. The only field of activity of the ensemble is western European music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Mila Kikina, popular Russian songs. (in Russian) Loyko, site dedicated to this Russian Gypsy band. Contains history, discography, some songs in realaudio, press, tours. Malerija, the members of this quintet describe their style as hip-folk. Malerija rightfully rank as one of the most original, interesting and unusual club acts. The sound of the band combines traditional rock elements, DJ-sets (samples, loops, mixes) and live ethnic wind instruments. Marimba Plus, the group unites in its style elements of jazz, ethnic music and contemporary chamber pieces. This stylistic cocktail is able to satisfy the taste of any music gourmet. Mervent, is a Celtic music group from Moscow. The repertoire of the group consists mainly of the music of European peoples, from Scandinavia and Ireland to the Balkans and Western Ukraine. There are also arrangements of Armenian melodies, and original compositions. Myllärit, is a brisk vocal and instrumental group from Petrozavodsk, Karelia, performing Karelian songs and melodies of the White Sea, Olonets and Ladoga regions, and also Russian songs of the Trans-Onega region, and the Ingria in the local Ingric dialect of the Finnish language. Pelageya, unofficial site of folk singer Pelageya and her group. (in Russian) Reelroad, is a Russian-Celtic orchestra from St. Petersburg. (in Russian) Slua Si, although the band was based on the Irish tradition, their interests included the musical heritage of Scotland, Wales and Brittany. Svetilen, aims to take care of the old Russian tradition in singing. Musical compositions are usually performed a capella, but sometimes ancient ethnic instruments are used giving a peculiar sound in order to bring new conceptions to old Russian choral culture. The search for original choral arrangements, rhythmic patterns and harmonies, reflecting the character and forms of sacred and folk music is the main guideline for Svetilen. Tumulus, art progressive folk metal band. Vermicelli Orchestra, is an instrumental project, that borders upon rock, classical and ethnic music. The band's instrument mix is very unique on today's scene. Julia Vorontsova, is a young bard or "singing poet" from St. Petersburg who now lives in the United States. Zoloto, ethno fusion, Russian traditional songs, electronica, progressive. Top
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