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Silvana Licursi - Far from the Land of Eagles: Albanians in Exile (LYRCD7413) CD
Silvana Licursi
'Far from the Land of Eagles:
Music of Albanians in Exile'
(LYRCD7413)


USD 16.99

 


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Silvana Licursi

'Far from the Land of Eagles:
Music of Albanians in Exile'

(LYRCD7413)


'Silvana Licursi is an Arbėresh (Italo-Albanian) singer from the town Portocannone (Purtkanuni) in Campobasso province.'

'Silvana Licursi creates beautiful, haunting, ethereal songs that sound medieval and classical rather than traditional - they are a tribute to the Albanian community which has existed in Italy for over 500 years. The photo of Silvana ... looking into the distance, as if experiencing a vision, while holding an Albanian styled lute, carved with a double headed eagle ... is highly symbolic of her nostalgic expressive voice ... as well as the contents of the CD....'
Erika Borsos
(see full review below)

'Albanian-Italian vocalist Silvana Licursi was born in Molise, one of the many villages founded in Southern Italy five centuries ago by Albanians fleeing their homeland before the Turkish-Ottoman invasion. To this day, these communities have successfully maintained the language and customs of their forefathers.

In this recording, Silvana Licursi brings us a unique collection of songs whose genesis is the living voice of her people - Albanians in exile. Licursi's magnificent, haunting vocal style combined with exceptional instrumental arrangements make listening to this CD an unforgettably moving experience.'

Heart-felt folk music from Albania.








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Silvana Licursi - Far from the Land of Eagles: Albanians in Exile (LYRCD7413) CD

Silvana Licursi

'Far from the Land of Eagles:
Music of Albanians in Exile'

(LYRCD7413)

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Tracks

1. The Hawk (4'20")
2. Come Up And See Me (4'24")
3. Donna Tomassina (4'04")
4. Vemi E Marremi Nusen (Andiamo A Prenere La Sposa) (3'02")
5. Lullaby (Nina Nanna) (3'46")
6. The Nightingale (5'10")
7. Let's Dance, Let's Dance (3'00")
8. How Much I Want You (5'00")
9. What A Beautiful Baby! (1'16")
10. And Flowers (3'50")

 

Review of:

Silvana Licursi "Far From the Land of Eagles" CD
Traditional Albanian Music with a Classical and Medieval Sound

by Erika Borsos 

Silvana Licursi creates beautiful, haunting, ethereal songs that sound medieval and classical rather than traditional - they are a tribute to the Albanian community which has existed in Italy for over 500 years. The photo of Silvana ... looking into the distance, as if experiencing a vision, while holding an Albanian styled lute, carved with a double headed eagle ... is highly symbolic
of her nostalgic expressive voice ... as well as the contents of the CD.

Nostalgia, memories, longing - these are what I feel although I do not understand Albanian. The quality of Silvana's voice, the emotional inflection, express the depth and feeling of her soul. The English translations of the lyrics in the liner notes are simple words that express the heart-felt complexity of life ... For instance, on track #1, "The Hawk" we learn it is a sunny day without a wind, when the singer views a hawk in the sky, who speaks her language... she also sees a violet of great beauty which she picks ... flowers become a symbol of love as a lover speaks about the girl in the mountains, who needs to show her heart (feelings) to him. He invites her to visit him. "The Nightingale" is one of the most meaningful songs on this CD. It describes a young girl beseeching whoever hears her, to bury her with two wholes in the ground so she can hear the song of the nightingale. The chorus beckons everyone to dance & let's us know "he picked the most beautiful girl". Next verse, the young girl heard a price being discussed ("the bride's price".
The young girl is weeping - at the thought of leaving her mother and father. She is reassured by the chorus, there are still beautiful flowers on the mountains and the plains. She is reassured life is still beautiful and good ... the chorus tells her she will have other relatives and family. The girl agrees to live where "her palace is built" - the new home she creates with her husband. Track #8, sounds Sephardic, the music is extraordinary, very Mediterranean, with a Yiddish sound.

This CD is very valuable because it preserves Albanian songs and music from the past. The CD is extraordinary due to the voice of Silvana Licursi. Ms Licursi provides an artistic interpretation and quality to each song which few can equal.
Erika Borsos 

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