Balkans Without Borders

Various Artists - International - Europe - Eastern | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 28, 1999)
• Original Release Date: September 28, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Omnium
• ASIN: B00001O30V
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,012 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #26 in Music > World Music > Europe > Eastern Europe > Bulgaria

Track Listings

1. Dali Tzerni

2. Sjaj Mjesece

3. Hosa Dyna

4. Surfin' Albania

5. Esma

6. Hajde Bukuri

7. Godecki Cacak

8. The Stars Are Shining [Radio Edit]

9. Gankino Horo

10. Geamparalele Tsambalul

11. Zurle

12. An Undoing World

13. Ti Se Meli

14. Máramarosi Táncok

15. Halling from Macedonia

16. Tiring Night

17. Kako Kolan da Se Vijem

18. Izniknami Badem Drvo

19. Rece Cica

20. Anapse to Tsigaro [Live]

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

In the 1990s Balkan music became an underpinning for everything from Downtown New York jazz to a variety of postrock flavors emerging from the West Coast and the twin cities of Minnesota. Here's an expert collection of both North American and European artists playing their Balkan cards. Judging by these selections, the Balkan appeal is rooted dually in the music's speed and instrumental varieties. Charming Hostess chime in with their Angelite-like voices as drums rumble; the Klezmatics, on the other hand, build on Loren Sklamberg's tremulous voice and a spare piano melody. Then there are the more traditional nods--Muzsikas playing "Máramarosi Táncock" and Grupi Albanët feasting on an Albanian love song that yearns and jolts at once. And it's worth noting that proceeds from this packed CD will benefit the vanguard Doctors Without Borders medical organization. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars First LISTEN to the samples before you buy the CD!, December 6, 2001

By 

Ahmet Akarsu "Computer Engineer + Musician + ... (Nicosia, North Cyprus) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Balkans Without Borders (Audio CD)

Even though no samples were available to listen to on the date that I bought this CD, I still decided to buy it because I like traditional Balkan music, I saw that all the profits will be donated to Doctors Without Borders, and I happened to find the previous reviews helpful.

I really love folk music of Macedonia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, etc...

I also listen to Ivo Papasov, Yuri Yunakov, Ferus Mustafov, etc...

However, you should be aware that, even though all the songs in this CD contain balkan music elements, their styles are far from traditional Balkan styles: You will find techno, thrash, house...

If you like not only Eastern European Music but also those styles, buy the CD. But if you expect to hear more traditional music try other CDs. For example: Ciganine by Sviraj, Balkanology by Ivo Papasov, Macedonian Wedding Soul Cooking by Ferus Mustafov, etc...

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes you feel like you've just gone on a tour of Balkans!, October 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Balkans Without Borders (Audio CD)

Great CD. A nice mix of different music. I'm from Detroit. I once saw Immigrant Suns and Albanet play together at a benefit concert for Kosovo. Both were great, and they sound just as good on the CD. All the bands did a terrific job. The music is pumping, very energetic. Highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Astounding! Lively Music, Yet Very Accessible, July 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Balkans Without Borders (Audio CD)

I've bought 3 copies of this CD to give to friends. Itrepresents the best cross-section of today's Balkan (Eastern European)music, some of which comes from American bands such as the Klezmatics and the Zlatne Uste Brass Band from New York. Definitely recommended for any contemporary or folk collection. Sale of the CD goes to benefit Doctors Without Borders, a humanitarian effort to bring medical help to war-torn parts of the world...