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.

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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.

In the Orange Grove
In the Orange Grove

The latest from Xenos, a mini-CD of dance favourites. Tracks are Një Bahče / Balluk' E Prërë, Čamiko, Dereopolitisa, Dipat and Khigga.
Price £8

Florinalia
Florinalia

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 £13

Cirikli
Čirikli

This CD is a wonderful collection of long pieces of music, recorded especially for dancers. It includes the studio version of Papalambrena (Tsamikos Kharditsa) and an extended version of Čirikli from Tutti Frutti. It also includes music for Papalambrena, Kalamatianos, Konstantinos, Zonaradiko, Syrto Kritiko, Karsilama/Dhipat, Valle and Jeni Jol.
Price £13

Papalambrena
Papalambrena

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 £4

Tutti Frutti
Tutti Frutti

A wonderful collection of Rom and Balkan dance tunes with some Turkish and Arabic elements to spice up the mix. Includes the original version of Cirikli, plus Usti Usti Baba, Posadila Baba, Mootown Zurna, Di Di and lots of other great tracks, all danceable.
Price £13

Fire in the Feet
Fire in the Feet

A collection of some of our favourite dance tracks from the first three Xenos CDs (Let the Swine Loose, My Mother Said  and New Moves). Includes Sa O Roma (Ederlezi), Zajko Kokorajko, Oj Dada Sale, Ani More, Lute Lute, Romaniela, Allah Allah and Pirava Daje, plus lots of other goodies. An essential CD for anyone who enjoys Balkan Rom music and dance.
Price £13

New Moves
New Moves

More beautiful dance music from Xenos. Includes O Postari, Yolla Sofer, Pirava Daje, Mazo Mazo, Ramo Ramo and Davulja, plus others.
Price £10

My Mother Said
My Mother Said

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 £10

Other Balkan/Rom

Macedonia Dances
Macedonia Dances
by Marem Aliev

Marem played sax and clarinet on the first two Xenos CDs. Here he displays his equally impressive gajda, kaval, zurla, accordian and percussion skills, backed up with two other ex-members of Xenos. This collection of Macedonian dance tunes includes Rajko, Odeno Oro, Pembe, Bufchansko, Jeni Jol and Lesnoto.
Price £10

Macedonian Folk Music
Macedonian Folk Music
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 £10
There is also a sheet music book that accompanies this CD.

Gazi Yalcin
Davul, Zurna ile Anadolu Gezisi No. 1
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 £10

Adam Good
Dances of Macedonia and the Balkans
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 £10

Hits of the Bisserov Sisters
The Hits of the Bisserov Sisters Volume 1
by The Bisserov Sisters

The Bisserov Sisters are probably the best exponents of traditional Bulgarian singing currently performing. This CD contains music from their home region of Pirin.
Price £10

From the Roots to the Top
From the Roots to the Top
by The Bisserov Sisters

More wonderful vocal music from the Bisserov Sisters, featuring three generations of the family.
Price £10

Esma
Esma
by Slobo Horo

Wild Rom (Gypsy) music played by a bunch of crazy Finns. Wonderfully danceable, one of my favourite folk dance CDs. Contains Esma, Ružin Čoček, Ramajana, Ciganko Vatrenog Oka, Dad Najema, Mišino Oro.
Price £10

Others

Angelus
Angelus
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 £4

Celebration
Celebration
by The Findhorn Festival Band

A collection of traditional dance tunes from Eastern Europe and Armenia, played by Findhorn's 'house band'. Includes music for Pravo Oro, Čoček, Syrtos, Mari Mariiko, Jeni Jol, Karamfil, Skudrinka, Osagovka, Harsaneek, Hora Miresii, and the Blessing Nign.
Price £12
There is a booklet of dance notes for all the dances, price £3

Weaving The Worlds
Weaving The Worlds
by Beth Bahia Cohen

A collection of solo improvisations on violin and Turkish tanbur. Beautiful, evokative and inspiring.
Price £10

Findhorn 2004
Findhorn 2004

Music from the dance workshops taught by Steve Kotansky at the 2004 Findhorn Sacred Dance Festival.
Price £6


Sheet Music Books

Gajda Tunes of Macedonia
Gajda Tunes of Macedonia
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 £10

Macedonian Folk Music
Macedonian Folk Music
by Linsey Pollak

No less than 91 Macedonian folk music tunes!
Price £10