Balkan Music

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 £13

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 £13

There is a sheet music book containing 91 traditional melodies (including everything on the CD) that accompanies this recording. Price £10.

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 £13

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 £13

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 £12

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 £12