Dance Music Shop
Welcome to the music shop. Here you'll find a wonderful collection of Rom (Gypsy), Balkan and other dance music CDs, plus some sheet music books.
If you have any questions about finding the music for a particular dance, identifying a piece of music, getting hold of different versions, etc. then drop me a line and I'll try to help.
It's always a good idea to check with me before ordering - things do go out of stock sometimes
and some of my suppliers live far, far away.
If you email me I can confirm that I have what you want.
U.K. postage and packing is £1 per item, for overseas or large orders please contact me for details.
Discounts are available for bulk orders, and payments can be made by PayPal. Contact me for more information.
CDs
Xenos
It has been my great good fortune to dance and work with Xenos many times, both at home in Findhorn and in Australia. They are wonderful musicians, with both a feel for the spirit of the music and the ability to bring it to life.
The latest from Xenos, a mini-CD of dance favourites. Tracks are Një Bahče /
Balluk' E Prërë, Čamiko, Dereopolitisa, Dipat and Khigga.
Price £6
A collection of songs from Florina in north-western Greece, near the
borders of Albania and Macedonia. Includes Ibrahim Hođa, Rajko, Pušteno, Beranče,
Zavlečena, Tsourapia, Ličenoto, Simbethera and two long Pravo tunes.
Price £10
Recorded live in the Universal Hall at Findhorn during the 2001 Sacred Dance
Festival, this is the eleven minute version of Papalambrena (Tsamikos
Kharditsa) that has become a huge favourite both far and wide. With the
atmosphere of a live event and the extrordinary musical talents of
Xenos this is a true gem. Close your eyes and you can feel the other
dancers around you.
Price £3
More beautiful dance music from Xenos. Includes O Postari, Yolla Sofer,
Pirava Daje, Mazo Mazo, Ramo Ramo and Davulja, plus others.
Price £6
The second Xenos CD (the first, Let The Swine Loose, is no longer
available). Includes Sa O Roma, Zajko, Allah Allah, Ani More and
Makedonska Gaida, plus others.
Price £6
Other Balkan/Rom
by Tsrvena Kniga
Philip Griffin & Fuat Sazimanoski from Xenos team up with wind
instrument virtuoso Linsey Pollak to play a selection of Macedonian
dance tunes in a variety of styles, from traditional to, er, less
traditional. Includes Sar Planina, Osogovka, Berance and Pajduska.
Price £8
There is also a sheet music book that accompanies this CD.
by Adam Good
I first met Adam when attending his tambura classes at an EEFC Balkan
music camp, and I'm delighted to be able to supply his first commercial
recording. Includes Pajdushko, Rajkos, Osagovla, Berance, Cocek,
Lesnoto and many others.
Price £8
by Gazi Yalcin
Backed up by Rob, Philip and Fuat from Xenos, Gazi's wonderful zurna
and davul playing is showcased on this collection of Turkish folk music.
Price £8
Others
by Andy Bettis
A CD single containing the tracks Angelus and
Waterfall. Both are gentle, meditative pieces
played on synthesizer. The cover contains dance notes for both dances.
Price £3
by Beth Bahia Cohen
A collection of solo improvisations on violin and Turkish tanbur.
Beautiful, evokative and inspiring.
Price £6
Sheet Music Books
by Rob Bester
A collection of 52 dance tunes from Northern Greece, as played on the Macedonian bagpipe.
Collected and transcribed byRob Bester & Anne Hildyard.
Price £8
by Linsey Pollak
No less than 91 Macedonian folk music tunes!
Price £8