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Balkan Cabaret

'Nostaligic Cafe songs from the Balkans'

(BCCD001)

Musicians:
Mary Sherhart - voice
Joe Finn - violin, clarinet
Steve Ramsey - guitar, tambura, bugarija, voice
Michael Lawson - accordion
Rich Thomas - bass, voice

Guests:
Dan Auvil - dumbek, tupan, zils
Karl Bach - snare
Mark Forry - bugaija, guitar, tambura, voice

Label - Balkan Cabaret

From the band:
"Balkan Cabaret formed in May of 2001 when Mary Sherhart, acclaimed Balkan vocalist, started working with the folk dance orchestra Nisava. We had a common desire to revisit and perform those wonderful Balkan standards heard in cafes, many from over 50 years ago.

Balkan Cabaret continues its journey into the passing world of starogradski (Old City songs of the Balkans). We have been inspired by many warmly received performance experiences and motivated by the irrepressible emotion this music releases in so many listeners. The unexpected generosity of our ethnic audiences brought us a wealth of music sources - mostly old, but some new - with their hope that we would perform their beloved songs."

"Like wines or single malts, certain things get better with age. This is certainly the case with the classic "vintage" songs presented to us on the CD released by Balkan Cabaret...
...Throughout the CD, the listener definitely feels the emotions, love and respect the artists have invested in this project. The result is one of the most pleasant Balkan CDs to come our way in recent years. Do try to experience Balkan Cabaret live at one of their frequent gigs in Seattle if you can. In any case, get the CD for yourself and also give one to a friend. Best enjoyed around a table with good company and preferably with a vintage bottle of wine or single malt …. and don't forget the meze..."
Yves Moreau

"The new group's debut CD, "Nostalgic Café Songs From the Balkans," is a winner.... Sometimes rousing and rowdy, but more often sentimental and achingly beautiful, these are the kind of songs that wedding crowds break out with the brandy, late at night."
Paul de Barros, The Seattle Times

"...the recording is intoxicating for bringing to life, yet again, Balkan songs long heard in cafes and clubs."
R. M. Campbell, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Visit the Balkan Cabaret web site at:
www.balkancabaret.com

Visit the Mary Sherhart web site at:
www.marysherhart.com

Balkan Cabaret

'Nostaligic Cafe songs from the Balkans'

(BCCD001)

This symbol  indicates an mp3 sound clip for that track. Click on the symbol and wait for the clip to start. For more information click here. Tracks

1. Alaj mi je veceras po volji 2. Duvni mi vetre 3. U dul basti 4. Cherveno vino snoshti pih 5. Coban tera ovcice & Cuvam ovce 6. Belite manstiri 7. Kanjat me mamo na tezhka svatba 8. Tango posledno 9. V slatkarnichkata malka 10. Ej majko moja 11. Godini godini 12. Jovano, Jovanke 13. Janichari hodjat mamo & Grozdana 14. Ilino Ilinchitse 15. Rakija i cigari 16. Pod Lovcenom 17. Bolna lezam 18. Snoshti te videli 19. Zhiveja daleko

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