international series

032 This CD accompanies the book: “Irina Raspopova’s method of voice training in folk styles of Russian polyphony”. 96 practice examples. Not separately available.

033 This CD accompanies the book “Brass Unbound. Secret children of the colonial brass band”, by R. Boonzajer Flaes.
Brass bands accompanied the armies that colonised Africa, Asia and America. Local musicians quickly discovered that their instruments could also be used for more than just European music. Anthropologist Rob Boonzajer Flaes shows how brass band music was picked up and changed into African highlife, Indian and Nepalese band parties, Surinamese winti bands and Indonesian bamboo and zinc orchestras. Previously published in Dutch as “Bewogen Koper” by ‘De Balie’, the English edition now makes this fascinating phenomenon accessible to an international audience.
ISBN 90 6832 278 8. Hardcover; 165 pp.; ill.; CD included.
“Brass Unbound” is sold out, “Bewogen Koper” is still available via PAN Records.

034 Mumbai Dub Company—Dreams of India
This is a project of Dhroeh Nankoe, a Hindustani/Indian singer/musician originating from Surinam. Versatile as he is, he has broadened his already wide range of musical accomplishments even further. With his project, the Mumbai Dub Company, he has entered the realms of modern dance music. This CD-single contains two long tracks, one drum & bass track and one Goa-trance track, flavoured with typical Indian ingredients like the spiritual and spatial sounds of the bansuri (bamboo flute) and sitar. 19+ min, DDD. Wallet-packaging.

035 Brass Worldwide
Traditional and popular windmusic around the world.
Sampler CD with brass band music released on PAN Records. Wallet-packaging.

036 Off to sea once more
Kees Ouwejan & Makkers. Irish and Dutch traditional repertoire.
CD-single with 5 tracks. Wallet-packaging.

037 This CD accompanies the book “Rhythm a dance in time”, by Elizabeth den Otter (Ed.)
What is a rhythm, how is it produced, experienced and recognized, and what is its role in the community? Rhythm exists in space (dance, theatre, patterns on textile and objects) and in time (music, dance). Hearing, seeing and knowing—motifs in music, on textiles and mosaics. This book explores academic issues related to rhythm.
ISBN 90 6832 296 6. Paperback; 196 pp.; CD included; ill.; full colour.
The book is not available anymore.

038 Dodo Song / Dodolied / Ballade de Dodo
Pekel
Accompanies the book “Dodo’s en Galjoenen. De reis van het schip Gelderland naar Oost-Indië 1601-1603”, by Dr. Perry Moree. Published in 2001 by the Linschoten Vereniging, on account of its 100th publication. 3 tracks. Wallet-packaging.

039 4 Years 4 You
Afscheid groep 8 van schooljaar 2002/03 van Koorschool St. Bavo. Recordings of the Cathdral Choir St. Bavo from Haarlem. Wallet-packaging.
Limited private edition.

040 This CD accompanies the book “Plucking the Winds”.
Field recordings 1989 - 1999 made in South Gaoluo and nearby.
By Stephen Jones / Music Research Institute Beijing.
Not separately available.

041 Tribute to Jan Valkestijn
Music is made for the Glory of God and for the Pleasure of Man
Limited private edition on occasion of Mgr. Valkestijn’s 75th birthday, containing his compositions performed by various choirs. Wallet-packaging.
Not available anymore.

042 De Nazaten—On Stage
This 4th CD by Nazaten contains live recordings of concerts in clubs and at festivals between 2002 and 2006. Free, full of ardour, unexpected starts and cadences.
Nazaten has the line-up of a brassband (trumpet, saxophones, clarinet, percussion, bass), and plays a genre of music that can be described as “world brass”. Newly composed pieces and traditional “bazuin” (Surinam brassband music). Wallet-packaging with 4-page inlay in Dutch and English. UPC: 713958004227.

043 World Music from the Netherlands
To be released in June 2008. Wallet-packaging.

BAVO 093 A Babe is Born. Christmas Songs—Cathedral Choir St. Bavo
A CD with Christmas songs of the Cathedral Choir St. Bavo from the town of Haarlem, consisting of men and boys. The men's choir was founded in 1898, and the boys choir sings since the 1930 with them, although there is a tradition of boy's choral singing since the late Middle Ages in Haarlem, which was broken in the late 18th century and started again in the 1930s.
The choir sings on a professional level, all singers have been educated and trained at the Haarlem Choirschool, where they received their music schooling for 10 hours weekly from age 8 onwards.
The achievements of the Choir equal those of the best English Cathedral Choirs, which is proved by the fact that they are regularly invited as guests at concerts and CD-recordings of large orchestra's like the Amsterdam Concertgebouworkest.
12 page booklet with texts of all the songs. Songs in German, English, French, Italian, Dutch. UPC 713958009321.

094 Kigezi Ndoto—The Theatre Company
Kigezi Ndoto tells of the hopes, dreams and longings of African women. Kigezi means hook cuffs, and Ndoto: dreams. 
In her latest production Mumbi Kaigwa, with The Theatre Company (from Kenya), tells the personal stories of East-African people in her own way; using a blend of movements; the sound of laughter, chanting and singing, bells, drums, anklets, breath and footfalls, the fullness of the harvest, and the crackle of leaves; the light and the shadows, the colours and the softness. In sung and spoken dialogue, traditional and contemporary dance and music, designed masks and costumes, traditional East-African stories are spoken. 
12-page full-colour booklet in English. 38+ min. Barcode: 713958009426.


095 Humble Grumble. 
30 years Kolinda.
Composer Péter Dabasi from the legendary Hungarian ensemble Kolinda inspired jazzrock/folkrock band Humble Grumble into recording their own interpretations of 9 tracks of the original Kolinda repertoire. Humble Grumble boasts an international line-up with musicians from Hungary, Belgium, Finland, and Peru. During live concerts they are accompanied by Péter Dabasi himself.
40+ min., booklet in English, artwork by Hungarian designer Meldinda Bucsi.

096 Africa Non Stop
Boni Gnahoré & Le Choeur Attoungblan
Many African rhythms and drum patterns are united in Africa Non Stop. The songs, composed by Boni Gnahoré, with arrangements from Abou Bassa, James Bakala, Boni Gnahoré, are accompanied by a combination of traditional percussion and marimba with modern instruments such as guitars, keyboards, drums and a horn section. Artistic director, actor and percussionist Boni Gnahoré is one of the most prominent artists on the African music scene. He has lived in the cultural village of Ki-Yi in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, since the village was founded in 1985. The village of Ki-Yi is a Pan-African centre for the arts, where youths can reside and develop and practice the performing arts (dance, theatre, percussion, singing) based on traditional methods. Recorded in Studio Révélation, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, February 2004. 58+ min., 16 page full colour booklet with lyrics in the Ivory Coast language, French, and English. The CD was released in co-operation with the World Music-Theatre Festival. File under: Ivory Coast, world music.

097 Taberna Mylænsis—La chiama Sicilia
Celebration of 25 years of Taberna Mylænsis with a selection of live recordings. Under the impulse and guidance of Luciano Maio, Taberna Mylænsis initiated the recovery of the great traditional music of Sicily: chants of labour, that rhythmically enunciate one season after another, the fatigue of the vintagers and harvesters, as well as religious chants, chants of love, rage and protest. On this album one hears the soul of Sicily. 37+ min., DDD, 4-p. booklet.

098 Pekel—’De Delft‘ op koers'
A collection of traditional Dutch maritime songs and dances devoted to 18th century battleship ‘De Delft’, performed by Pekel, one of the foremost ensembles playing such repertoire. On the 16th of May 1783 the ‘Delft’ was set afloat. In fourteen years of existence, the ship escorted many convoys of the V.O.C. (Dutch East Indies Company) and the W.I.C. (Dutch West Indies Company). Instruments include bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, guitar, accordion, flute, harp, and double-bass. 51+ min, ADD, 6-p. digipack with folded reproduction of ancient map.

099 A choice gamut of traditiobal and popular music around the world.
Promotional CD for Paradox Concerts, the concert agency that was associated with PAN Records until 2003. 18 tracks, mostly previously released on PAN Records CDs. Wallet-packaging with harmonica-folder giving biographical information on the ensembles.

100 Pandemonium #1
An introduction to various musical ensembles and styles in the International Series with folk music (traditional, contemporary, experimental, and eclectic) from all over the world. Condensed liner notes are included in the text. The CD includes several titles from old PAN LPs. 68+ min, ADD/DDD, 8-p. booklet.


120 Kormorán—Live in Holland
Formerly released in 1986 as LP this Kormorán album is now available on CD. Kormorán was formed in 1976 in Budapest, Hungary and their music is described as folkrock. This is to say that their music is played with the intensity that a lively rock tune needs, while it is based on traditional folk motifs from Middle and South-East Europe. Recorded live in 1985 at Theater Kunstmin in Dordrecht, Netherlands. 41+ min, 4-p. booklet.

122 The Budapest Ragtime Band 
Elite Syncopations
Classical ragtime, some vocal pieces and instrumental music played by Hungarian 9-piece orchestra (vocals, violin, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, piano, banjo, double-bass, tuba, percussion). Recorded (live) in 1985 at Dutone studio, The Hague, Netherlands. 40+ min. DDD. 4-page booklet.

125 100˚ Celsius
Redgrass
Bluegrass and country-music played by well-known Hungarian 7-piece band (vocals, violin, 6- and 12 string guitar, electric guitar, dobro, mandolin, harp, banjo, bass, drums, percussion). Covers and original compositions (with lyrics in English language). Recorded in 1987, 1989 and 1990 at Fönix Studio, Budapest, Hungary. 59+ min. DDD. 2-page booklet.

128 Kolinda 6
Hungarian and Balkan mix of traditional and modern (classical, jazz) influences played by Hungarian acoustic 5-piece ensemble (vocals, flute, shepherd’s flute, violin, double-bass, mandoloncello, gadulka, kalimba, kaval, guitar, recorder, oboe). 52+ min, ADD, 4-p. booklet.

132 Kormorán—Hungarian Rhapsody
Folkrock in Hungarian language played by Hungarian 5-piece band (violin, vocals, guitar, flute, Turkish flute, keyboards, bagpipe, zither, bass, drums). Partly traditional; mostly contemporary. 62+ min, DDD, 4-p. booklet with Hungarian lyrics and translations into the English language.

133 Bisserov Sisters—Music from the Pirin Mountains
Three sisters with antiphonal singing characteristic of the Pirin region of Bulgaria, accompanied by instrumental trio Karadzovska (gajda, gadulka, kaval, tambura, tarabuka, dvojanka). Traditional vocal and instrumental music from mainly Pirin, Bulgaria. 70+ min, AAD, 8-p. booklet.

134 Blindman's holiday
Traditional Vocal Music
Traditional folk songs from all over the world by all female a capella quartet from Australia. A few tracks have accompaniment by small percussion instruments (berimbau, bombo). Recorded at Campbell St. Presbyterian Church, Balmain, Australia. 40+ min. DDD. 2-page booklet.

135 Roy Gullane 
Not only, but also
Solo-CD by singer of well-known Scottish traditional band Tannahill Weavers. Partly traditional, partly own compositions. Recorded in 1990. 49+ min. AAD. 8-page booklet including lyrics. Also available on cassette (135MC).

136 Dronningens Livstykke—Traditional arranged by 
Folkrock band from Copenhagen, with Danish and other Scandinavian traditional music. Instruments: mandolin, melodeon, jews harp, piano, bouzouki, dulcimer, acoustic and electric guitars, accordion, violin, banjo, bass, drums. 69+ min, AAD, 4-p. booklet.

137 Polka Dogs 
The Entertainers
Unlikely musical collision of 20th century popular music, with influences from Polka dance music, classical music and rock 'n roll. Banjo, vocals, free bass accordion, tuba, drums, trombone. Recorded live in 1990 at Earl Bales Park, North York, Ontario, Canada. 44+ min., ADD. 8-page booklet including lyrics.

138 Kolinda—Transit
Hungarian and Balkan mix of traditional and modern (classical, jazz) influences played by Hungarian acoustic 5-piece ensemble (vocals, flute, shepherd’s flute, violin, double-bass, mandoloncello, gadulka, kalimba, kaval, guitar, recorder, oboe). Live-recordings from Canada and Belgium; studio recordings from Hungary. 72+ min, DDD, 4-p. booklet. Also available on cassette (138MC).

139 Skaz—Balastroika
Balalaikas from Moscow
Russian traditional and classical instrumental music by virtuoso Moscow quartet featuring traditional Russian stringed instruments domra and balalaika. 60+ min, ADD, 6-p. booklet.

140 Ernst Langhout—Songs

141 Uzume Taiko—Chirashi
Japanese drumming based on tradition (conga’s, fan drums, percussion, taiko, o-daiko, fue, tone blocks), featuring shakuhachi and pipa. With modern influences. 54+ min, ADD, 4-p. booklet.


142 Orient Express
Alora!
New arrangements of traditional songs and dance tunes from the Balkan and Mediterranean region. Vocal pieces and traditional and modern instruments (tambourine, percussion, baglama, cura, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, girnata, guitar, cittern, violin, diatonic accordion, synthesizer). Recorded in 1991. 59+ min. ADD. 4-page booklet.

143 Orient Express
Kara Tren
New arrangements of traditional songs and dance tunes from the Balkan and Mediterranean region. Orient Express is a 6-piece ensemble, based in Groningen, Netherlands, consisting of musicians of mixed ethnic background. Recorded in April 1993. 57+ min. DDD. 4-page booklet. Also available on cassette (143MC).

144 Ano Kato 
Chtes ta kánane
New arrangements of Greek rebètika. Vocals, bouzouki, tzouras, baglama, guitar. Ano Kato is a trio, based in Groningen, Netherlands. Recorded in 1992. 66+ min. ADD. 20-page booklet with lyrics in Greek and Dutch language.

145 Vizöntö—Best
Traditional and contemporary Hungarian music by one of the most important groups in the Hungarian folk revival. This CD was produced to commerate their 20 year existance. Vocals, gardon, shansa, percussion, violin, viola, fujara, double bass, kobsa, guitar, clarinet, tambura, cimbalon. 59+ min. DDD. 4-page booklet.

146 John Skelton
One at a time
Talented flute player in the Celtic tradition. First solo acoustic cd of member of English folk group House Band. Flutes, whistles, bodhran, bombardes, guitar, keyboards. Recorded in 1992. 52+ min. DDD. 4-page booklet. Also available on cassette (146MC).

147 Chris Parkinson—Out of his tree
Traditional music, most of it from the English speaking areas on keyboards: 3 stop, 2 row D/G melodeon, bass accordion, harmonicas, proformance + piano/bass sound module, percussion. 8+ min, ADD, 4-p. booklet. Also available on cassette (147MC).

148 Windkracht 8—Op de wilde vaart
Sailor songs, shanties and forebitters (most in English language, with a few in French, Swedish, and Dutch) and instrumental tunes associated with sailor’s life. Instruments played are violin, accordion, guitar, concertina. 65+ min, DDD, 4-p. booklet with liner notes in English and Dutch language. 

149 Emotions for the Weishui River—Instrumental music from China.
Most music on this CD is ancient classical Han Chinese music; a few pieces are adapted versions of traditional music from ethnic minorities living in the south-west of China. Instruments played are pipa (pear-shaped, four-stringed lute), Chinese cello, di (transverse bamboo flute), zheng (plucked zither with movable bridges), yueqin (moon-shaped mandolin), muye (tree-leaf) and several types of erhu (two-stringed fiddle). 60+ min, ADD, 4-p. booklet.

150 Fiafia—Dances from the South Pacific for children and adults
This CD contains dances from 11 countries in the South Pacific, mainly from Polynesia. Some songs and rhythms have been recorded by the Dutch Pacific-ensembles Ka Wela ‘Ana and Faka Polinisia. Of some songs and rhythms two versions are included: the original version and the new one, or two different original versions. 59+ min, ADD/DDD, 2-p. booklet.


151 Crooks
Live in Novosibirsk
Between 1980 and 1990 the (now demise) Crooks were the best and most original stringband from The Netherlands. Their repertoire included ragtime, western swing, jazz, and calypso from the 20s, 30s, and 40s. Most of this cd comes from a live recording made in Novosibirsk, Siberia, during a concert tour through the USSR in April 1987, augmented with tracks from their old PAN lps on PAN. 71+ min. ADD. 8-page booklet.

152 Tezerdi
Tezerdi is a Turkish/Belgian/Italian trio, that was founded as a result of a multi-cultural project. The band later invited extra musicians and the current cd is recorded with a total of 7 musicians.
The repertoire can be described as post-modern non-avantgarde folk/pop/rock with Turkish and Italian texts, underlined by a Western rhythm foundation. 47+ min. ADD. 4-page booklet with lyrics in Italian and Turkish language.

153 Bulgarian Brass
Historical recordings (1972, 1973, 1975, 1985, 1988) from the archives of Balkanton, former state record-label of Bulgaria, from five military brass bands, performing compositions and arrangements based on traditional Bulgarian dance music (horo and ruchenitsa). 75+ min., ADD, 6-p. booklet.

154 Life and death in a street organ
A composition for street-organ and strings.
Dutch composer Huub de Lange created this work for string trio and traditional Dutch street-organ, not only composing the music, but also cutting the ‘books’ through which the organ reads the music. This is the first recording combining a mechanical sreet-organ with live stringed instruments. 37+ min. ADD. 4-page booklet.

155 Danca de Tranca
Traditional harmonica by Arina Stam
Instrumental dance music (mazurkas, waltzes, polkas) played with harmonica as the solo instrument and accompanying musicians on guitar, cavaquinho, tambor, and various percussion instruments. 49+ min. DDD. 8-page booklet.

156 Tom Stuip
The great banjo conspiracy
Studio and live recordings of swingmusic from the 1920s and 1930s, featuring Tom Stuip (who is considered the best banjo player in The Netherlands), accompanied by a host of jazz musicians.
73+ min. ADD. 4-page booklet.

157 Pekel—Mannen van de Maas
A collection of traditional Dutch songs and dances by Pekel, one of the foremost ensembles playing such repertoire. Instruments include bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, guitar, accordion, flute, harp, and double-bass. 50+ min, ADD, 4-p. booklet.

158 Taberna Mylænsis—Allah Muntagna
Sicilian ensemble with songs of love and labour, struggle and revolution, based on traditional texts or melodies. Instruments include mandoline, accordion, tammorra (Sicilian tambourine), guitar, and piano. 71+ minutes, DDD, 8-p. booklet.

159 Pekel—Van de Maas naar de Oost
Following the trip in 1748/49 of sailing ship ‘De Bevalligheijdt’ to the Dutch East-Indies, with a song or melody during every stop of the way. The liner notes paint a vivid description of life aboard the sailing ship. Instruments include bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, guitar, accordion, flute, harp, and double-bass. 53+ min, ADD, 6-p. digipack with folded reproduction of ancient map.

160 Zumbayllu—Wayra / The Wind
Traditional music, mainly from Bolivia, with little bits from Peru. Instruments include a multitude of traditional stringed and wind instruments from the Andes area. 68+ min, ADD, 6-p. booklet with texts in Spanish and English translations.

PAN 161 Grupo Zamanakitoki
Kaya Grandi
Bass player Eric Calmes' first own CD. Calmes, from Curaçao but now living in Amsterdam, is known for decades in the jazz and Caribbean music scenes as a fine and talented bass player, having performed in many ensembles and at many festivals. He writes arrangements for various bands and produces many studio recordings and has been commissioned to make compositions for various occasions. Nine out of eleven tracks on this CD are Calmes' compositions. 55+ min. DDD. 8-page booklet.

162 Hula, Haka, Hoko!—Polynesian dances
Contemporary and traditional dance music of several islands within the Polynesian triangle, collected by Ad and Lucia Linkels between 1982 and 1995. 71+ min, ADD/DDD, 4-p. booklet.

163 De Nazaten van Prins Hendrik—Kownu Boi E Dansi / The Prince is Dancing 
This orchestra's name echoes the music of European brass bands and the police band of Paramaribo, and of music played ‘late at night after the offial program has ended’. Built around altsax player Carlo Jones, the band plays kaseko, mazurka, and Antillean waltzes on bass saxophone, tenor and alto saxophones, trombone, guitar, snare drum, and skratji. The bonus track is a composition of Klaus Kuiper for De Nazaten with a Balinese gamelan. 70+ min, DDD, 8-p.-booklet.
...This is a fine dance record, mixing influences from the Dutch Antilles, creole music, dixieland and even a combination of Balinese gamelan and Surinam kaseko. As inventive a World Music fusion as you could hope to find... (Rough Guide to World Music, Vol. 1, 1999).

164 Kolinda—Incantations
This CD of legendary Hungarian acoustic ‘fusion’ group Kolinda was recorded in February 1997 in Budapest, with almost all compositions and arrangements by Péter Dabasi, incentive of Kolinda since its beginning in 1974. This Hungarian group has managed to create a unique and exciting style in its long career. Using folk music as a guiding background Kolinda balances between vocal and instrumental music, between classical and jazz elements and between composed and improvised parts. Real ‘world music’. 52+ min, ADD, 4-p. booklet.

165 Vasallos del Sol—Canto de Sirenas
Afro-Venezuelan drum songs from Venezuela. This music is the expression of the multicultural mestizo melting-pot, the product of the cross-fertilisation of Amerindian, African and European influences. 49+ min, DDD, 12-p. booklet.

166 Etropole Brass Band—Horos and wedding music
This village brass band from northern Bulgaria plays horos, ruchenitsas, medleys of folksongs, and wedding music. The major features are diversity in genres, irregular meters, complicated rhythms and intonations, a relatively restricted range of pitches, ancient moods and ornamentation. 61+ min, DDD, 6-p.-booklet.

167 Las Siete Potencias—Con tu cariño
Euro-Cuban salsa orchestra, based in Amsterdam, with new exciting repertoire. The band was formed in 1992 and this is their first CD. 46+ min. 4-page-booklet, ADD.

168 Moluccan Moods Orchestra—Sedjarah
The Moluccan Moods Orchestra has developed a new ‘melting pot’ style: pop music on the basis of music from Asia, especially the Indonesian archipelago. In this musical fusion between East and West musical styles from Asia, Europe and America form an international unity: Lagu Lagu Fusion. 58+ min, ADD, 6-p. booklet.

169 Taberna Mylænsis—L’Anima du Munnu
The music of this Sicilian ensemble mixes elements of African, Arab, and Mediterranean traditions, not unusual as Sicily is at the crossroads of these cultures. 48+ min, ADD, digipack with 12-p. booklet with Italian songtexts and translations. 

170 Tarducci—Edo
Tarducci is a trio that plays instrumental (dance) music on violin, guitar, and diatonic accordion. Partly traditional, partly their own compositions, this music recognizes a strong Mediterranean influence. Tarducci's diatonic accordion player Geert Oude Weernink is among the best of The Netherlands. 53+ min, DDD, 8-p. booklet. 

171 Troitsa
Troitsa is a trio from Minsk, Belarus, who are re-creating the ancient music of Belarus on a multitude of traditional instruments in a virtuoso style.45+ min, DDD, 4-p. booklet.

172 Gustavo Pazos Conde & Esther Steenbergen—Papas Calientes
From the extended, desolate plains in Uruguay and Argentina comes the ‘Musica Rioplatense’. Here the gauchos, the South-American cowboys, translate their emotions in guitar-music. Uruguayan composer-guitarist Gustavo Pazos Conde and guitarist Esther Steenbergen capture these feelings in milongas, tristes and cielitos. 48+ min, DDD, 4-p. booklet.
...well-played and quite pleasant... (Phil Wilson, Folk Roots, April 2000).

173 Duvacki Orkestar Mladi Braka Kadrievi
Throughout the Balkan brass bands are a specialty of gypsy musicians. The music of Orkestar Braka Kadrievi is a mixture of Turkish, Bulgarian and Macedonian traditional rhythms (including characteristic asymmetrical meters) and eastern-style solos. The repertoire ranges from traditional dance music from Bulgaria, Rumania, Serbia and Turkey via traditional Rom songs to interpretations of South-European music styles like flamenco. 72+ min, DDD, 8-p. booklet.
...The recordings of Duvacki Orkestar sound as if they are directly recorded at a party, no two takes, but directly played upon tape. In this way small faults are inevitable, which also make up for the charm of this CD... (Folker!, November/December 1999).

174 Irina Raspopova & Ensemble Zarjánka—Zhárkaja Kalína / The red-hot snowball tree
A wide range of Russian traditional genres existing in the many local Russian song dialects are presented on this CD. Most songs were transcribed by Irina Raspopova from the singing of individuals, who as members of the song’s dialect, had learned the song orally. The CD contains calender ritual songs, wedding ritual songs, laments, story telling songs, religious folk hymns, dance songs, lyrical songs, and chastyje song couplets. 75+ min, DDD, 28-p. booklet.

175 Vassourinhas de Olinda—Hot brassband dance music from Pernambuco
Frevo brass bands are closely related to the Pernambuco carnival in north-east Brazil. Frevo is music which is performed fast and with a lot of swing and is also one of the most acrobatic Brasilian dances. The music is characterised by rhythmic ensemble playing, and is distinguished by a catchy swing. 59+ min, DDD, 4-p. booklet.
...A recommendation for those who want to taste the atmosphere of the Carnival of Recife... (Alzira Alrouca, Oye Listen!, October 1999).

176 Gereben—Az árgyélus kismadár / The árgyélus birdie
Gereben from Hungary represents an organic, unmistakable style, in which the rhythmical, distinct basis, supplied by the hit-gardon, the double bass (and/or lute) and the drum, is of great importance. This is the base for the dynamic zither and violin play, interspersed with improvisations and short composed inlaid tunes, humour and playful musical inventions and a characteristic voice.The songs are selected from the Hungarian archaic folk song treasure. 57+ min, DDD, 4-p. booklet. 
...Az árgyélus kismadár is one of the best Hungarian folk albums of the last few years... (Benti Banach, New Folk Sounds, December 1999/January 2000).
...It’s a very well-blending instrumental combination, making such appealing whizz-jangle-slap-boom grooves that it’s surprising it’s not been done to any noticeable extent by others. It could be a spur to getting that neglected dulcimer down off the wall and back into action... (Andrew Cronshaw in Folk Roots, May 2000).

177 Les Miserables Brass Band
Serbia, Columbia, Italy, Cuba, Greece, Jamaica, India, Brazil, Macedonia, Peru, Bulgaria, West Africa. There are 14 selections and nearly as many musical cultures represented in this recording. 
Les Miserables don't just offer authentic versions of traditional source materials, but rather transmute them into a springboard for their improvisatory creativity, without ever losing sight of the original cultural context. 63+ min., ADD+DDD. 4-p. booklet.
Not yet released.

178 Kolinda—Forgotten Gods
Strong Hungarian and Balkan mix of traditional and modern (classical, jazz) influences played by Hungarian legendary acoustic 7-piece ensemble (vocals, flute, violin, double-bass, clarinet, percussion, mandoloncello, gadulka, guitar, recorder, oboe). New songs and arrangements of traditionals by Péter Dabasi, the band's leader. Their best in years! DDD. 53+ min., 4-p. booklet. 

179 Pekel—Oost West Thuis Best
Main subjects of this CD are the sailor’s pondering at the railing and his contemplation about home. Traditional Dutch songs laced with a special Pekel-sauce are combined with new sailor’s ‘hit’ songs. 45+ min, ADD, 4-p. booklet.

180 Éva Kanalas & Géza Fábri—Túl a vizen / Across the water
Hungarian Csángó folk songs from Moldavia
This CD is a selection of the uniquely rich traditional folk music of the Moldavian Hungarians, otherwise known as Csángós. In their folk texts and music the Csángós preserve traditions that no longer survive among the most other Hungarian regional folk traditions. 71+ min, DDD, 12-p. booklet.

181 Ano Kato—Levendes apo ta xena / Fellows from abroad
Ano Kato focusses on epirotica, music from Epiros. Epirotic music is almost hypnotizing, full of suspense, and sometimes as capricious as the rugged mountains it originates from. The lyrics, often full of sorrow and longing, emphasize the somewhat pained melodies of voice and clarinet. The violin shows its compassion by humming along like a honey bee. Epirotic music can be considered the Greek mountain blues. 55+ min, ADD, 16-p. booklet in Greek and English.
...Anyone performing music from outside his/her culture is immediately subjected to scrutiny and suspicion. It is pleasing to report that Ano Kato makes a very good job of it indeed. Moreover, they add a layer of freshness and delicacy that make these valuable interpretations in their own right, not just highly competent versions of traditional pieces... (Chris Williams, Folk Roots, April 2000).

182 Maalstroom—Face in the Water
Polkas, reels, jigs and other own compositions inspired by the folk music from Ireland, Scotland, Norway, Macedonia, and the Cevennes in France. Michel Duijves (clarinet, bass clarinet), Brian Finnegan (flute, whistles), Peter van Os (piano accordion) and Paul Pallesen (banjo, guitar). 
49+ min., DDD, 4-p. booklet. 

183 Tálofa!—Music, songs and dances from the South Pacific for children and adults
The songs and dances on this CD are based on traditional music and dances from all over the South Pacific. The recordings not only include performances by local groups from different islands, but also performances by some Dutch groups, in which Ad and Lucia Linkels (the producers of the Pacific Series) participate. 72+ min, ADD/DDD, 4-p. booklet.

184 De Nazaten—Kachéché
Antillean waltzes, calypsos, jazz, kaseko, improvised music: this CD contains a beautiful and swinging selection of ‘bastard music’: music of which the origins are not clear, and that was forged from the adultery of our royal forefathers. It also contains several compositions by some big names from the Dutch jazz scene (Ronald Snijders, Eric Calmes and Misha Mengelberg) wrote compositions for Kachéché. 60+ min, DDD, 8-p. booklet.
...This tropical surprise is not only sparkling and joyfull, but also danceable... (André Spruyt, Rotterdams Dagblad, 15 March 2000).

185 Ivan Kirchuk—Heritage of the lost villages
Ivan Kirchuk is a multi-instrumentalist, specialised in ethnology and folklore of Belarus (White Russia). With his group Troitsa he received international acclaim and success. Ivan Kirchuk plays the almost disappeared traditional music from Belarus on a multitude of (rare) traditional instruments. 55+ min, DDD, 12-p. booklet.

186 Lela Tataraidze—Janghi / Morning fog
Lela Tataraidze from Georgia is an excellent accordion and panduri player, and also a brilliant vocalist. Her repertoire is inspired by the sublime beauty of her home region of Tusheti in the North-east Caucasus mountains. Traditional Georgian songs, and own compositions in characteristic style. 54+ min, ADD, 4-p. booklet.

187 Son de Chuao—Sabor a cacao / The taste of cocoa
Afro-Caribbean percussion music and dance from Venezuela’s Cocoa Coast
The history of the blacks in Venezuela is closely linked to cocoa. The best cocoa is said to come from the region of Chuao. Here the offspring of the former slaves still play music which relates to their original African culture. Their drum dances, in which the cumaco drums play the central role, are energetic, frantic and fiery, and embody the collective memory of the Afro-Venezuelans. 64+ min, DDD, 8-p. booklet.

188 Ljouwerter Skotsploech—Fyftich Jier / Vijftig Jaar
The Ljouwerter Skotsploech plays traditional Frisian songs and music. The group was founded fifty years ago, hence this CD, on which old and new tracks are presented. Besides traditional (dance) music and songs this CD also contains Fryske Trou, a musical play in which ancient Frisian crafts are been represented by music, songs and dances. 76+ min, ADD/DDD, 12-p. booklet.

189 Zumbayllu—Amalaya
The duo Zumbayllu takes the listener for a musical journey through Bolivia and part of Peru. They use a multitude of instruments and styles from those areas and present various celebrations of the Andes' region. Zumbayllu is the Quechua-word for music-top. Quechua is the Indian language from the Andes area. DDD. 65+ min. 6-p. booklet.

190 The Foo Foo Band
The Foo Foo Band performs sailor's songs and dances. A Foo Foo Band used to be an impromptu band, consisting of the ship's crew on the late 19th century sailing boats, and likewise this Foo Foo Band consists of members from bands of the Dutch folkrevival. 55+ min., DDD, 4-p. booklet. 

191 Madlot—Rozen aan mijn hoed
Madlot performs 18th and 19th Dutch dance music and songs. The bagpipe plays an important part in their set of instruments. The ensemble's name is derived from an old Dutch dance. Instruments: various Dutch bagpipes, diatonic accordions, flute, vocals, fiddle, sopranino-recorder, guitar, mandolin, drum cow's horn, shawm. 48+ min., DDD, 8-p. booklet with examples of traditional papercutting.

192 Dames Dubbel met Kat yn 't Seil—Jaarringen
Annual festivities in the Low Countries
This CD takes the listener through an entire year, from New Year's Day to New Year's Eve. It is rather like the annual rings in a tree trunk: each new piece takes us further forward in time but still binds us to the past.
Traditional Dutch melodies and songs for feasts and festivals, based on extensive comparative research. To some texts the music, which had been lost, was reconstructed. The traditional melodies have also been adapted to a greater or lesser extent, but always in a way that preserves the original atmosphere.
49+ min., DDD, 16-p. booklet with songtexts.

193 Cross Current
Ross Daly: lyra, rebab, saz; Djamchid Chemirani: zarb; Irshad Khan: tabla
The three musicians with different backgrounds have in common a classical training and an interest in contemporary modal composition which allows a free interaction between traditions from the Middle East, Central Asia, and India. 
Cretan, Afghan, Azerbaijan and Turkish folk melodies are used as a basis for melodic and rhythmic improvisations by the musicians. DDD. 66+ min., 8-p. booklet. 

194 Nikos Veropoulos—The Wedding
Nikos White Feather Veropoulos, a flying Greek / Cherokee art lover and music specialist, wanderer and mystic in search of truth, humorist, scholar of shamanism, and a true ‘Rembetis’ in his lifestyle, was born in Athens in 1954. ‘The Wedding’ is performed mostly based on acoustic instruments of classical and multi-ethnic origin, and backed by light, tasteful electronics, an original blend with a particular expression. All music composed, orchestrated and conducted by Nikos Veropoulos. 62+ min., AAD, 8-p. booklet. 

195 Kaparima—Dancing hands and poetry
Polynesian dance music performed by Ka Wela ‘Ana and friends
This CD includes ‘hand dances‘ originating from various island groups in Polynesia. Most dances are sitting dances, to be performed in a seated position on a mat on the floor. The movements with arms, hands, and fingers are the most important.
The dances can all be performed by people of all ages, especially elderly people that still like to dance but are not able to do so anymore standing upright. These dances can even be performed on a chair! 39+ min. DDD. 4-p. booklet.

196 Ethno Trio Troitsa—Zhuravy
Ethno Trio Troitsa consists of three inventive musicians from Belarus, led by charismatic Ivan Kirchuk. The tracks are based on authentic ethnic material collected in various areas in Belarus. The tunes as well as the lyrics and their dialects are mostly left unchanged. In this way Troitsa is re-creating the ancient music of Belarus, on a multitude of instruments and in a virtuoso style.61+ min, DDD, 8-p. booklet.

197 Mäshräp
The musicians who form the core of the ensemble Mäshräp come from the Central Asian region of Eastern Turkestan. Folk music and classical music traditions of the Uighurs by Gulendem Abbas (vocals), Kamil Abbas (Kashgar rawap, gijak, dutar), Irfan Abbas (daf) and guest Tjitze Vogel (double bass). 70+ min., DDD, 8-page booklet. 

199 Bordón Tramao. Joropos and parrandas from Venezuela
Bordón Tramao is a music and dance group from Carabobo State in central Venezuela (musical director: Aníbal Ramírez). Joropo and parranda are two musical genres emblematic of the crossfertilizing of Iberian popular music with indigenous and African musical forms in Venezuela, festive expressions representative of the national musical identity and neo-traditional revivalism respectively. Specific national styles evolved out of the Afro-American fandango, and in Venezuela the result was joropo. The parranda can be considered as a secularized form of the typical Christmas song (aguinaldo) in that its content often only refers to Christmas. A hallmark of the parranda is that everyone is allowed to join in with the musicians, singers or dancers: the whole community is celebrating. Studiorecordings produced by Bartolomé Duysens. 64+ min., 8-page booklet. 

200 Nadejda Kuular—Khöndergey. Songs from Tuva
For many years now, Nadejda Kuular (1947) is considered the best female singer of Tuvan songs. This CD gives a survey of the songs with which she has become famous. Nadejda is accompanied by the best Tuvan musicians of the 90's playing the characteristic folk instruments. Recorded (1975-1999) in Kyzyl, Moscow, The Hague, Nijmegen, Vienna and Amsterdam. Compilation and liner notes by Bernard Kleikamp. Song translations by Rada Chakar. 65+ min., 8-page booklet. 

201 Akawologoma. Ndere Troupe
The Ndere Troupe is the number one traditional music group of Uganda. Their recruitment is always based on the cultural diversity of Uganda. Likewise the Troupe's repertoire is a reflection of the different music and dance styles of the various peoples of Uganda. The instruments played on this CD are: adungu (harp), enkwanzi (panpipes), endingidi (tube fiddle), ennanga (trough zither), omukuri (flute), various drums, shakers and rattles. Liner notes by Ndere’s leader Stephen Rwangyezi. 74+ min. , 8-page booklet. 

202 Orestes' Last Tango—Orestes' Último Tango
The Tango Opera “Orestes' Last Tango” is based on the play “El Reñidero” (1962) by the Argentinian writer Sergio de Cecco, who was inspired by the Greek tragedy ‘Electra’. The playground is the ‘malevaje’ of Buenos Aires, the mischievous subculture of the porteño outskirts; a macho world where passion, blood and tango intertwine. The cast is all Argentine and the leading female role (Elena) was sung by the famous Julia Zenko. Lyrics by Beatriz Gambartes and compositions by Diego Vila. 75+ min., DDD, 32-page booklet with complete libretto in Spanish and English translation of the most important parts.

203 Entre Amigos—Between Friends. The Venezuelan Waltz.
Although the waltz still has many followers in Europe, it does not form part of social life in the way it does in Venezuela, where popular artists still elaborate on the vals. The Venezuelan vals is a ‘creolized’ dance form in both melody and meter, and is sometimes nearly impossible to distinguish from other popular dance forms. This CD contains vocal and instrumental valses from Venezuela and is performed by various top orchestra’s like Pasacalle, Orquesta Típica Municipal de Barquisimeto, and others. 70+ min., 16-page booklet with liner notes and photography by Bartolomé Duijsens. 
Songlines May 2003: Recommends 

204 Foo Foo Band. Heren van zes weken. Het zeemansleven in de VOC-tijd. Gentlemen of six weeks. Sailors life in 17th and 18th century
400 Years ago the United East-India Company was founded. They started a network of commercial settlements in Africa, India, Japan, and Indonesia and so the small country of Holland for a considerable time became the most powerful seafaring country in the world. The Foo Foo Band, which specializes in maritime music, draws from many 17th and 18th century songbooks to picture sailor’s life. 45+ min., DDD, 12-page booklet including lyrics.

205 SlöR—Het beleg van Alkmaar (The siege of Alkmaar)
Slör mainly plays 17th century traditional music of the Low Countries. The ensemble from the North of Holland takes it as a challenge to delve into repertoires from faded sheafs of music and arrange this in a contemporary way. Modern variations originate out of respect for tradition; the special atmosphere is created by a large number of combinations of different old and new acoustic instruments (accordion, guitar, shells, double bass, rumbling pot, recorders, crumhorn, bagpipe, bowed psaltery, hammered dulcimer, stamping stick, mandoline). Historically seen the title of the CD refers to the siege in 1573 of the town of the Northern Dutch town of Alkmaar by the Spaniards. 55+ min, 8-page booklet with lyrics.

206 Taberna Mylaensis. E vinniru du mari….Federicu—They came from the sea….Federicu
Sicilian folk group Taberna Mylaensis is led by Luciano Maio, who has been a propagator of Sicilian culture all his life as a poet, artist, painter, singer, fisherman, sculptor, lyricist and philosopher. This CD is devoted to historic happenings, loosely connected to Frederick (Federicu) II of Swabia (1194-1250). Sung in Sicilian language, accompanied by mandola, guitar, fisarmonica, flute, clarinet, piano, zampogna. 45 min., 8-page booklet in English and Italian.

207 Vela Vela!—Hot Hot!
Dances from the South Pacific, for children and adults, performed by Ka Wela ‘Ana (and friends).
Descriptions of the dances of this CD, as well as melodies, song lyrics, translations and other background information can be found in the book series Faka Pasifika (published by the Mundo Étnico Foundation, 2004). This book series (three volumes), in English language, also includes much information on many other PAN CDs with dances from the South Pacific for children and adults (Fiafia, Talofa, Kaparima, Hula Haka Hoko). All dances on this CD—as well as the other dances published in the book series—can be viewed on the DVD-series Faka Pasifika, published by PAN Records, in cooperation with the Mundo Étnico Foundation.
This CD was initiated by ethnomusicologist Ad Linkels, specialized in Pacific music, and leader of Ka Wela ‘Ana. After the major part had been recorded, he died unexpectedly. 65+ min., 4-page booklet in English.

208 Madlot. Ik hoorde dees dagen.
The melodies on this CD are from “Oude en Nieuwe Hollantse Boerenlieties en Contre-dansen”, a collection of about 1000 numbered tunes that was published in Amsterdam between 1700 en 1716. Most of the instruments of ensemble Madlot were used in the 18th century. Dance music and old Dutch songs. 64+ min., 12-page booklet, in Dutch and English.

209 Baghdad Ensemble. Songs from Mesopotamia.
The 4-piece Baghdad Ensemble consists of graduates at the Baghdad Conservatory. Raed Khoshaba, the leader of the ensemble, toured for many years in Munir Bashir’s ensemble. This CD contains instrumental music, mainly classical Iraqi maqams, and a few folk melodies. Oud, djoze, santur, tabla, bendir, riqq. 58+ min., 6-page booklet in English.


210 Bert Aalbers. Paard van Marken.
Bert Aalbers has been a landmark figure in Dutch folkmusic since the mid-1960s as a composer, solo musician and multi-instrumentalist, member of folkgroups (Crackerhash, Windkracht Acht, and Foo Foo Band) and one of the founders/cooperators of Dutch folkmagazine Janviool (now called New Folksounds). His compositions of dance music (jjigs, reels, polka’s, waltzes, etc.) are scattered over many LPs and CDs, although scores of them remain unpublished und unreleased. We thought it high time for a survey of his works.
Bert plays accordion, concertina, guitar, keyboards, and washboard, and is acccompanied by a choice selection of musicians. 52+ min., digipack. Anthology of “Dances of the World”.

211 Dijkfolk—Pekel
Pekel is a 4-piece ensemble that plays traditional music from The Netherlands, often arranged and adapted to modern influences. On this disc are also several own-composed melodies and songs in which their traditional roots are clearly recognizable. This is their 5th CD and it proves that Pekel is the leading traditional band of The Netherlands. Instruments include acccordion, keyboards, cistern, guitars, bagpipes, recorder, flutes, jew’s harp, percussion, violin, saz, viola.
Digipack with notes in English and Dutch. 54+ minutes. Barcode: 713958021125.

212 Stop Look and Listen—Frenk van Meeteren
The music genres on this disc are ragtime, jive, jazz, country, calypso, blues, and ballads from the 1920 and 1930s.
Frenk van Meeteren is known for his work as singer / multi-instrumentalist with King’s Galliard and Crooks, and with both bands he made many LPs and CDs. He is regarded as one of the great names in the Dutch folkrevival and has made a name for himself in jazz circles as well.
8-page booklet in English with full lyrics of the songs. 63+ min. Barcode: 713958021224.

213 Kantráki - Contract labourer— Raj Mohan
‘Kantráki’ is the 3rd CD of the Surinam born singer, composer, and poet Raj Mohan.  He presents an album in his mother tongue Sarnámi. Raj Mohan took his vocal studies in Amsterdam and in Mumbai with Ustad Jamaluddin Bhartiya, who was a pupil of Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Amir Khan. In spite of his khayal training, Raj Mohan has mainly specialized in the geet, ghazal and bhajan vocal styles. For over twenty years now he performs both the traditional vocal styles of North India and his own cross-over music.
The first Hundustani contract labourers from British India arrived by ship on June 5th 1873 in Surinam (Dutch Guyana). The Day of Immigration is still celebrated today on that date by Hindustani in Surinam and in The Netherlands.
The period of Hindustani contract labour lasted from 1873 to 1916, and over 35,000 Hindustani arrived from British India to Surinam. About one third of them returned to their homelands after their contracts expired. The rest remained in Surinam, and their descendants now number 150,000 in Surinam and 150,000 in The Netherlands.
Digipack with 12-page booklet in Dutch/English. UPC 713958021323


214 Galgeveld — 10 Nederlandse Balladen
Peter Koene & Ariëtte Zuidhoff
Peter Koene is one of the foremost singers of the Dutch folkrevival of the late 1960s and with this CD he goes back, together with singer Ariëtte Zuidhoff, to a repertoire of ancient ballads, the core of the Dutch folksong repertoire
12-page booklet with the ballad texts in Dutch. 55+ min. UPC 713958021422.


215 Górale - Mountain Dwellers
Melodies and songs from the Polish Beskid Mountains
Ensembles Zwyrtni, Grojcowianie, Walasi
Language and music of the inhabitants of the far-away mountain villages in the Polish Beskidy Mountains are quite special. The górale (mountain dwellers) migrated from Rumania into Poland at the end of the Middle Ages and have since lived in isolation, keeping their traditions.
This CD contains music of these górale, performed by two ensembles from the Silesian Beskids and an ensemble from the Zywiec Beskids. Hardly any recordings exist of this music, which is undeserved as the language, the peculiar scales, and the powerful style of singing and playing, make the górale music very much worth listening to.
The three ensembles on this CD have stayed close to their roots. Although now and then their ensemble playing sounds archaic, the songs are melodious and accessible.
8-page booklet in English. 74+ min. UPC 713958021521.