Band Of Gypsies 2
Taraf De Haidouks & Kocani Orkestar
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Release Date: 25 April 2011
Label: Crammed Discs
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 876623006237
Genres: World Music  
Taraf De Haidouks & Kocani Orkestar
Release Date: 25 April 2011
Label: Crammed Discs
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 876623006237
Genres: World Music  
Description
Taraf de Haïdouks and Kocani Orkestar, two of the most emblematic Balkan Gypsy bands, have joined forces to create this impressive, 26-piece orchestra: Band of Gypsies. It's an irresistibly festive extravaganza which sees the Taraf's fiery violins, cimbalums and accordions interacting with the mighty brass and percussion of Koçani Orkestar in entirely new repertoire combining music from all over the Balkans and Turkey.
Started in 1991 in the small Romanian village of Clejani, Taraf de Haïdouks (band of honourable brigands) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with this ambitious project: a kind of Balkan big band, in which the 13 Taraf musicians and singers are joined by the 13 members of Macedonia's Koçani Orkestar.
Twenty years on Taraf de Haïdouks has seen a generational change of lineup. Three of the oldest members have passed away, the "young guard" has reached middle age and the group now includes no less than four young musicians, sons of four of the band members. Koçani Orkestar has also rejuvenated itself in a spectacular way during the past two years, with the arrival of several brilliant musicians who are in their twenties.
The name of this collaborative ensemble, Band Of Gypsies, is a reference to Taraf de Haïdouks milestone 2001 album, which included three tracks in collaboration with Koçani Orkestar. This time the plan is more ambitious: all of the music has been written and arranged for the 26-piece orchestra and it explores the contrasts between the two bands' rich, respective textures.
Tracklisting
Nihiloxica
Aquaserge
Suba
Veronique Vincent, Aksak Maboul & The Honeymoon Killers
Taraf de Haidouks
Nova Materia
Acid Arab
Aksak Maboul
Olcay Bayir
The Mighty Sparrow
Chve
Bruno Berle
Various Artists
Various Artists
Grupo Ebano
Rubel