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Parvin Javdan & Zohreh Bayat Rozaneh Album : Rozaneh Artist : Parvin Javdan & Zohreh Bayan Release date : 2001 Number of discs : 1 Genre : World Total Time : 01:00:48 Total size : 139 MB Tracks : 1. Pish Daramad Isfahan (4:46) 2. Bayat Shiraz (6:32) 3. Suzogodaz Tasnif and Avaz (5:57) 4. Avaz Oshag (4:12) 5. Tasnif Shur (7:37) 6. Chahar Mezrab Nava (5:19) 7. Avaz Nava (9:28) 8. Nahoft (4:51) 9. Tasnif Nava (6:04) 10. Nava to Isfahan (2:30) 11. Tasnif Ey Ashegan (3:32) @ 320 Kbit/s mp3 The six women of the Iranian Ensemble Rozaneh interpret mystical poets. The two singers were trained in « Avaz », the classical vocal répertoire, by the great Master Sharam Nazeri. Parvin Javdan (Vocals) Parvin was born in Tehran. At the age of 15 she went to study in the U.K., where she graduated in philosophy at London University. In 1980 she returned to Iran and started learning Avaz with Master Shahram Nazeri. Some years later, she took up setar with Master Jalal Zolfonun. After forming Rozaneh Group together with Zohreh Bayat in 2000, she has been giving concerts in different parts of Europe, releasing and recording CDs. She also teaches Avaz. Zohreh Bayat (Vocals) Zohreh was born in Tehran and studied Avaz with Master Shahram Nazeri. She has a degree in Persian Literature. After forming the Rozaneh Group together with Parvin Javdan in 2000 she has given concerts in different parts of Europe, releasing and recording CD's. She has been teaching Avaz for many years. Since the formation of the Rozaneh Group in 2000, Parvin Javdan and Zohreh Bayat have released a CD and given various concerts in different European cities. They have recently finished the recording of a soon-to-be-released CD. Bita Ghassemi (Kamancheh) Bita was born in 1977 in Tehran and started learning to play kamancheh with Master Ali Akbar Shekarchi. She graduated in music at the University of Tehran. She has played in many groups and has accompanied well known musicians and vocalists such as Hengameh Akhavan , Tolui and Behruzi Nia. Since 2001 she has played in all the concerts and recordings of the Rozaneh Group. Nastaran Kimiavi (Tar) Nastaran was born in 1981 in Tehran. She started learning to play the Tar at the age of 10 and later went to the Tehran Music lnstitute (Honarestane Musughi) where she completed the intermediate level with masters such as Hemmati and Zarif. Later she went to university to complete her studies in music. At this stage she learned tar with Master Talai, Master Pirniakan and Master Alizadeh. She graduated in 2003. Apart from giving tar recitals and playing in the Rozaneh Group she has been teaching Orff to children since 2001. Bahareh Mirmoghtadei (Tonbak) Bahareh was born in 1981 in Tehran. She started learning tonbak at the age of 4 with Master Morteza Aayan and later with Master Esmaili. She was among the best students of Ustad Esmaili and has accompanied some of the best musicians of Iran such as Ustad Musavi and Ustad Shahnaz. Apart from tonbak, Bahareh plays the piano and tar. She graduated in music at Tehran University. Golnaz Khazei (Daf) Golnaz was born in Tehran in 1983. She started her musical training in santur at the age of 10. Some years later she took up daf with Master Mehrdad Karim Khavari. She has done research on the different styles of daf playing among the Kurds of Iran and Iraq. When she was 18 she was chosen as the second best santur and daf player of Iran in a national music festival. She has participated in many concerts inside and outside of Iran. At the moment she teaches daf and santur at the same time as studying music at university. mp3: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5K7EPUT0 http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B2K65GMC

Parvin Javdan & Zohreh Bayat Rozaneh Album : Rozaneh Artist : Parvin Javdan & Zohreh Bayan Release date : 2001 Number of discs : 1 Genre : World Total Time : 01:00:48 Total size : 322 MB (FLAC) Tracks : 1. Pish Daramad Isfahan (4:46) 2. Bayat Shiraz (6:32) 3. Suzogodaz Tasnif and Avaz (5:57) 4. Avaz Oshag (4:12) 5. Tasnif Shur (7:37) 6. Chahar Mezrab Nava (5:19) 7. Avaz Nava (9:28) 8. Nahoft (4:51) 9. Tasnif Nava (6:04) 10. Nava to Isfahan (2:30) 11. Tasnif Ey Ashegan (3:32) @ FLAC The six women of the Iranian Ensemble Rozaneh interpret mystical poets. The two singers were trained in « Avaz », the classical vocal répertoire, by the great Master Sharam Nazeri. Parvin Javdan (Vocals) Parvin was born in Tehran. At the age of 15 she went to study in the U.K., where she graduated in philosophy at London University. In 1980 she returned to Iran and started learning Avaz with Master Shahram Nazeri. Some years later, she took up setar with Master Jalal Zolfonun. After forming Rozaneh Group together with Zohreh Bayat in 2000, she has been giving concerts in different parts of Europe, releasing and recording CDs. She also teaches Avaz. Zohreh Bayat (Vocals) Zohreh was born in Tehran and studied Avaz with Master Shahram Nazeri. She has a degree in Persian Literature. After forming the Rozaneh Group together with Parvin Javdan in 2000 she has given concerts in different parts of Europe, releasing and recording CD's. She has been teaching Avaz for many years. Since the formation of the Rozaneh Group in 2000, Parvin Javdan and Zohreh Bayat have released a CD and given various concerts in different European cities. They have recently finished the recording of a soon-to-be-released CD. Bita Ghassemi (Kamancheh) Bita was born in 1977 in Tehran and started learning to play kamancheh with Master Ali Akbar Shekarchi. She graduated in music at the University of Tehran. She has played in many groups and has accompanied well known musicians and vocalists such as Hengameh Akhavan , Tolui and Behruzi Nia. Since 2001 she has played in all the concerts and recordings of the Rozaneh Group. Nastaran Kimiavi (Tar) Nastaran was born in 1981 in Tehran. She started learning to play the Tar at the age of 10 and later went to the Tehran Music lnstitute (Honarestane Musughi) where she completed the intermediate level with masters such as Hemmati and Zarif. Later she went to university to complete her studies in music. At this stage she learned tar with Master Talai, Master Pirniakan and Master Alizadeh. She graduated in 2003. Apart from giving tar recitals and playing in the Rozaneh Group she has been teaching Orff to children since 2001. Bahareh Mirmoghtadei (Tonbak) Bahareh was born in 1981 in Tehran. She started learning tonbak at the age of 4 with Master Morteza Aayan and later with Master Esmaili. She was among the best students of Ustad Esmaili and has accompanied some of the best musicians of Iran such as Ustad Musavi and Ustad Shahnaz. Apart from tonbak, Bahareh plays the piano and tar. She graduated in music at Tehran University. Golnaz Khazei (Daf) Golnaz was born in Tehran in 1983. She started her musical training in santur at the age of 10. Some years later she took up daf with Master Mehrdad Karim Khavari. She has done research on the different styles of daf playing among the Kurds of Iran and Iraq. When she was 18 she was chosen as the second best santur and daf player of Iran in a national music festival. She has participated in many concerts inside and outside of Iran. At the moment she teaches daf and santur at the same time as studying music at university. FLAC: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IK0VEYXB http://www.megaupload.com/?d=50YGYJN1 http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3H18HLWI http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5HNVQPGA http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RS1MO9M5

Rabih Abou-Khalil – Odd Times Album : Odd Times Artist(s) : Rabih Abou-Khalil Release Date : 1997 Label : Enja Genre : Jazz Total time : 00:58:08 Total size : 342 MB (FLAC) Tracks : 1. Sphinx and I, The 2. Dr. Gieler's Prescription 3. Elephant Hips 4. Q-Tips 5. Son of Ben Hur 6. Happy Sheik, The 7. One of Those Days 8. Rabou-Abou-Kabou @ FLAC Odd Times is Rabih Abou-Khalil's first live album. Since it would be impractical to assemble all of the guests he has had on his albums over the years, Abou-Khalil has gone in the other direction and pared his ensemble down to what is for him the bare bones: himself on oud, Howard Levy on harmonica, Michel Godard on tuba and serpent (an antique form of the tuba), Mark Nauseef on drums, and Nabil Khaiat on frame drums. Most live albums contain well-known pieces from the artist's studio repertoire; in contrast, Odd Times is mostly new material. In general, the album is a mix of shapeless, overlong attempts at atmosphere ("Elephant Hips") and fairly bouncy and fun items ("Q-Tips"). The pared-down lineup is engaging because Abou-Khalil's oud and Godard's tuba are more prominent; unfortunately, Levy's harmonica is also pronounced, and simply clashes with the entire project of fusing Arabic music and jazz. Though in all fairness, on "The Happy Sheik" Levy sets aside his usual cadences in favor of something more bluesy that melds better with its surroundings. The album closes with a vibrant performance of "Rabou-Abou-Kabou," one of Abou-Khalil's best songs. ~ Kurt Keefner Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?f=WHXTENC7

Rabih Abou-Khalil Arabian Waltz Album : Arabian Waltz Artist : Rabih Abou-Khalil Release Date : 1996 Label : Enja Genre : Jazz Total time : 00:58:08 Total size : 261 MB (FLAC) Tracks : 01 Arabian Waltz 02 Dreams of a Dying City 03 Ornette Never Sleeps 04 Georgina 05 No Visa 06 The Pain After @FLAC Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?f=7P5K94FE

Rabih Abou-Khalil The Sultan's Picnic Album : The Sultan’s Picnic Artist : Rabih Abou-Khalil Release Date : 1994 Label : Enja Genre : Jazz Total time : 00:52:35 Total size : 271 MB (FLAC) Tracks : 01. Sunrise In Montreal 8:20 02. Solitude 6:40 03. Dog River 4:32 04. Moments 6:21 05. Lamentation 9:06 06. Nocturne Au Villaret 6:37 07. The Happy Sheik 6:06 08. Snake Soup 4:53 @FLAC Composer and oudist Rabih Abou-Khalil generates variety and interest by bringing aboard different guest musicians for each album. The personnel on Sultan's Picnic is so similar to that of Blue Camel that one might expect them to sound similar. But there's a key difference in the presence of Howard Levy on Sultan's Picnic. Levy is a talented harmonica player who has done a lot of offbeat work, including a stint with BTla Fleck & the Flecktones. Despite the power of Charlie Mariano on alto sax and Kenny Wheeler on trumpet, this album is dominated by the idioms of the harmonica, specifically the jazzy, quirky, lackadaisical idiom popularized by Levy's work with the Flecktones. This domination is noticeable from the beginning, on "Sunrise in Montreal." Occasionally, the harmonica recedes to the background and allows other instruments to shine through. On "Solitude," Levy provides only the occasional raspy sound effect, while Abou-Khalil steps forward with an instrument he had custom-built: the bass oud. Other novel instruments put in an appearance here as well. Michel Godard huffs and toots away on the tuba and its archaic predecessor, the serpent. (This is in addition to Steve Swallow on bass.) Whether because of the multitude of instruments -- all the aforementioned, plus three percussionists and an uncredited electric guitar -- or just too much influence from Levy, the album lacks focus, except when it sounds like the Flecktones. There are exceptions, like "The Happy Sheik" and "Snake Soup," where Abou-Khalil sounds like his dramatic self again. But on these tracks, Levy is used mostly as punctuation. ~ Kurt Keefner, All Music Guide. Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?f=4IYXNWZE

Rabih Abou-Khalil – Tarab Album : Tarab Artist(s) : Rabih Abou-Khalil Release Date : 1994 Label : Enja Genre : Jazz Total time : 01:00:56 Total size : 298 MB (FLAC) Tracks : 1. Bushman in the Desert 2. After Dinner 3. Awakening 4. Haneen Wa Hanaan 5. Lost Centuries 6. In Search of the Well 7. Orange Fields 8. Tooth Lost, A 9. Arabian Waltz @FLAC Tarab is an unusual album for the great Lebanese jazz composer and oud player in that it features no Western instruments or musicians, except for Glen Moore on the acoustic bass. The melody instruments are the nay (Arabic flute) played by the Syrian veteran Selim Kusur and, as always, Abou-Khalil on oud or Arabic lute (which more or less functions like the piano in a standard jazz quartet). Rounding out the group are Nabil Khaiat on frame drums and percussion, and Rameesh Shotham on South Indian drums and other percussion. Everyone but Kusur has worked at least semi-regularly with Abou-Khalil. (Kusur did play on Abou-Khalil's Roots & Sprouts, an earlier instance of an album with no Western instruments.) The lack of Western instrumentalists gives Tarab a less jazzy, more Arabic feeling than Abou-Khalil's other albums. Abou-Khalil builds his albums around his guest instrumentalists, so Tarab features the nay prominently, but even more, this is an album for the oud and for showing off the rhythm section. For example, on "In Search of the Well" there is actually a bass solo. And there are a few other pleasant surprises scattered throughout the album. On "Awakening," someone -- just who is not credited -- lets forth a string of bol singing, that rapid-fire, tongue-twisting Indian chant made famous in the West by Sheila Chandra. And on "Arabian Waltz," a jaw harp appears out of the blue , presumably played by Shotham, who plays it on Between Dusk and Dawn, accenting the fast-paced original version of what later became the more lush title track of the album Arabian Waltz. This last song is especially welcome for its strong melody, standing out on an album that certainly does not lack for atmosphere, but which would have benefited from greater tunefulness. Still, a very worthy effort, though not the best place to start one's Rabih Abou-Khalil collection, especially if one is coming from a jazz background. ~ Kurt Keefner Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?f=O37EI05D

Rabih Abou-Khalil Blue Camel Album : Blue Camel Artist(s) : Rabih Abou-Khalil Release Date : 1992 Label : Enja Genre : Jazz Total time : 01:01:00 Total size : 317 MB (FLAC) Tracks : 1. Sahara 2. Tsarka 3. Ziriab 4. Blue Camel 5. On Time 6. A Night In The Mountains 7. Rabou-Abou-Kabou 8. Beirut @FLAC Blue Camel is the pinnacle to date of Lebanese oud-player Rabih Abou-Khalil's achievement as a jazzman. In both mood and scope, it can almost be characterized as a new Kind of Blue. Both tense and reflective, it is perfect for listening after midnight. Abou-Khalil brings back Charlie Mariano on alto sax and Kenny Wheeleron flugelhorn and trumpet, and they generally alternate solos with Abou-Khalil himself. Rounding out the roster is Steve Swallow on bass, Milton Cardona on congos, Nabil Khaiat on frame drums and Ramesh Shotham on South Indian drums and percussion. They form a tight ensemble but project that they are comfortable with each other. The album opens with "Sahara," which contains both one of Abou-Khalil's tunes, a mesmerizing melody that could be either Arabic or jazz, and one of Abou-Khalil's best solos, a well-defined interlude that delightfully features the unique timbre of the oud. "Tsarka" begins with a fast break on the oud that turns out to be one of the two motifs on which everything is built. After it is elaborated for a few bars, the oud comes back with another building block. Then we get some stunning improvisations, especially from Abou-Khalil. "Ziriab" opens with a trumpet solo in which Kenny Wheeler tests the compass of his instrument, backed up with some atmospheric sounds from the udu drum; then Abou-Khalil enters with another great tune for everyone to build on. The title track is nothing but fun. Seductive percussion ushers in Wheeler and Mariano playing in unison a tune that is somewhere between Duke Ellington and the court of Baghdad. As the percussion bubbles along, Milton Cardona's congos adding a Latin flavor to the proceedings, AbouKhalil steps up with a very fast and rhythmic, if not very tuneful, solo. Midway through the track, Mariano blisters the paint with a screeching sax workout that bridges the Arabic and the Latin, while remaining all the while pure jazz. Even Steve Swallow gets a chance to feature his bass after which the ensemble brings it together and takes it home. Some of the other tracks are not as good as the ones mentioned above, but they are all listenable and very atmospheric. The aptly named "A Night in the Mountains" is a slow, thoughful walk, perfect for silent contemplation. The album ends with "Beirut," named for the Lebanese city torn by civil war from which Abou-Khalil had to flee many years ago. The track begins with a quite oud solo and then builds to something more chaotic and strifeful. Blue Camel may not be a perfect album, but it demonstrates better than any other that a fusion between jazz and a musical form from another culture is possible and can work to the advantage of both. Plus, it's just great listening. ~ Kurt Keefner Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?f=SCGLNJHI

Rabih Abou-Khalil Roots & Sprouts Album : Roots & Sprouts Artist : Rabih Abou-Khalil Release Date : 1990 Label : Enja Genre : Jazz Total time : 01:07:11 Total size : 341 MB (FLAC) Tracks : 1. Remembering Machghara 2. Walking On Air 3. Nida 4. Revelation 5. Wordless 6. Sweet Sweet Rain 7. Outlook 8. Caravan 9. Dreams Of A Dying City @320 Kbit/s mp3 FLAC: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X9JYFWJW http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HV18AUKM http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5KCAR38G http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N6Q0C00O

Rabih Abou-Khalil Al-Jadida Album : Al-Jadida Artist(s) : Rabih Abou-Khalil Release Date : 1990 Label : Enja Genre : Jazz Total time : 00:58:34 Total size : 287 MB (FLAC) Tracks : 1. Catania 2. Nasbuwa 3. Evening With Jerry, An 4. When the Lights Go Out 5. Story Teller 6. Ornette Never Sleeps 7. Nadim 8. Wishing Well @FLAC Rabih Abou-Khalil, among the rare Arabic musicians who have recorded and played extensively with jazz musicians, successfully navigates the middle ground between traditional North African sounds and hard bop. Besides the leader's oud and flute, alto saxophonist Sonny Fortune provides the blues bite; bassist Glen Moore, the rhythmic connection, and percussionists Ramesh Shotham and Nabil Khaiat, provide the African seasoning. ~ Ron Wynn Recorded at Bauer Studios, Ludwigsburg, Germany from October 8-10, 1990. FLAC: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GEY0JT0X http://www.megaupload.com/?d=23MJ8ZOM http://www.megaupload.com/?d=39Q9V8E0 http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B387YQKB

Rabih Abou-Khalil – Nafas Album : Nafas Artist(s) : Rabih Abou-Khalil Release Date : 1988 Label : Enja Genre : Jazz Total time : 00:50:34 Total size : 210 MB (FLAC) Tracks : 1. Awakening 2. Window 3. Gaval Dance 4. The Return I 5. The Return II 6. Incantation 7. Waiting 8. Amal Hayati 9. Nafas 10. Nandi @FLAC Abou-Khalil's primary instrument is the oud, a lute-like instrument traditionally used in Arab music. This low, sweet-toned, obviously Far Eastern instrument is teamed up with nothing more than Arab drums in most of the songs. Sparse vocals, performed by Selim Kusur, do little to create any discernible melody. Instead, they add texture and effect -- or an intro in the case of "Incantation." Upbeat songs such as "Awakening" are carried along by the drums, while the melancholy sound of the oud dominates introspective tracks such as "Nafas." This album is a far cry from the complex, percussion-heavy, often slightly jangly albums that usually make it to the world music section in Western record stores. It is also unlike the techno-influenced worldbeat albums that found popularity amongst certain club circles. It is a wistful, lonely album. Its simple, spare instrumentation is its distinguishing feature; after listening to dozens of over-produced, musically complex albums, this one comes as a bit of a relief. Though certain world music experts consider Abou-Khalil to be an innovator within his subgenre, his music sounds neither new nor old. It's hard to fit within any time frame. ~ L. Katz Recorded at Rainbow Studio, Oslo, Norway in February 1988. Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?f=WR1Z35X7

Rabih Abou-Khalil Bukra Album : Bukra Artist(s) : Rabih Abou-Khalil Release Date : 1988 Label : Enja Genre : Jazz Total time : 00:50:13 Total size : 247 MB (FLAC) Tracks : 1. Fortune Seeker 2. Bukra 3. Kibbe 4. Remember... the Desert 5. Nayla 6. Time 7. Reflections FLAC "Bukra" sits somewhere between the improvisational "Between Dusk And Dawn" and the traditional "Nafas". Although the percussion still plays a very important role in the music, it is not as dominant as it was on "Nafas". There are 7 tracks, building to the excellent "Reflections" which closes the album. The lineup for this album is very similar to "Between Dusk And Dawn". Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?f=7HUI1843

Rabih Abou-Khalil Between Dusk and Dawn Album : Between Dusk and Dawn Artist(s) : Rabih Abou-Khalil Release Date : 2005 Original Release Date: 1987 Label : Enja Genre : Jazz Total time : 00:55:11 Total size : 248 MB (FLAC) Tracks : 1. Dusk 2. Bat Dance 3. Nightfall 4. Ugo in Love 5. Chess with Mal 6. Thing That Came Out of the Swamp 7. Dawn 8. And Finally ... The Oasis @FLAC “Between Dusk And Dawn" was originally recorded in 1986, and released in 1987. The style is a blend of middle-east style music with jazz improvisation, which makes for an interesting combination. Rabih Abou-Khalil composed all the pieces on this album, although "The Thing That Came Out Of The Swamp" was a joint effort with Michael Armann. "Nightfall" and "Dawn" are two of my favorite pieces on the album. The musicians bring a wide variety of instruments, which clearly has a large influence on the sound and feel of each track. The musicians are: Rabih Abou-Khalil (oud, flute), Charlie Mariano (soprano and alto saxophones), Glenn Moore (bass), Glen Velez (frame drums, darabukka, percussion, overtone singing), Ramesh Shotham (South Indian percussion), Christian Burchard (marimba), and Michael Armann (piano). Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?f=W9QZ3TVP

Rabih Abou-Khalil – Odd Times Album : Odd Times Artist(s) : Rabih Abou-Khalil Release Date : 1997 Label : Enja Genre : Jazz Total time : 00:58:08 Total size : 133 MB Tracks : 1. Sphinx and I, The 2. Dr. Gieler's Prescription 3. Elephant Hips 4. Q-Tips 5. Son of Ben Hur 6. Happy Sheik, The 7. One of Those Days 8. Rabou-Abou-Kabou @320 Kbit/s mp3 Odd Times is Rabih Abou-Khalil's first live album. Since it would be impractical to assemble all of the guests he has had on his albums over the years, Abou-Khalil has gone in the other direction and pared his ensemble down to what is for him the bare bones: himself on oud, Howard Levy on harmonica, Michel Godard on tuba and serpent (an antique form of the tuba), Mark Nauseef on drums, and Nabil Khaiat on frame drums. Most live albums contain well-known pieces from the artist's studio repertoire; in contrast, Odd Times is mostly new material. In general, the album is a mix of shapeless, overlong attempts at atmosphere ("Elephant Hips") and fairly bouncy and fun items ("Q-Tips"). The pared-down lineup is engaging because Abou-Khalil's oud and Godard's tuba are more prominent; unfortunately, Levy's harmonica is also pronounced, and simply clashes with the entire project of fusing Arabic music and jazz. Though in all fairness, on "The Happy Sheik" Levy sets aside his usual cadences in favor of something more bluesy that melds better with its surroundings. The album closes with a vibrant performance of "Rabou-Abou-Kabou," one of Abou-Khalil's best songs. ~ Kurt Keefner Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?f=WHXTENC7

Ensemble Constantinople Li Tans Nouveaus Album : Li Tans Nouveaus Artist : Ensemble Constantinople Release date : 2003 Number of discs : 1 Total size : 292 MB (FLAC & CUE) Total time : 01:05:58 Tracks : 1. La Septime Estampie (instrumental) Ms W fol.104 v, Anonyme 5:04 2. Li nouviauz tanz et mais et violete (chanson d'amour) Ms M fol. 53 v.-54 r, Châtelain De Coucy 6:50 3. La Quinte Estampie (instrumental) Ms W fol.104 v. Anonyme 2:42 4. Magdalena (instrumental) Guy Ross (2002) 4:24 5. Li tans nouveaus (rotrouenge) Ms T fol.113 r-v, Gontier de Soignies 5:55 6. Hermins (instrumental) Guy Ross (2002) 5:26 7. Chanterai por mon corage (chanson de croisade) Guiot de Dijon 5:56 8. Dança Amorosa (instrumental) Florence, Archivio Di Stato 2:54 9. Pois tornatz sui em Proensa (canso) Ms G 42d, Peire Vidal 6:16 10. Trotto, Florence (instrumental) Archivio Di Stato 2:11 11. Anc no mori per amor ni per al (canso) Ms G 41c, Peire Vidal 9:37 12. Istanpitta In Pro (instrumental) British Library, Add.29987 fols. 55 v.- 63 v, Anonyme 7:54 @ FLAC & CUE The present recording proposes a repertoire of songs whose poetry and music are the work of troubadours and trouv�res active in 12th- and 13th-century France. These pieces constitute in fact the first surviving medieval examples of song written in the vernacular. The troubadour (trobador), the trouv�re (troveor) is one that finds, invents, composes music and words. FLAC & CUE: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4FUSMH7Y http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5X397XCU http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X5FYID7Y http://www.megaupload.com/?d=W31SRN63

Ensemble Constantinople Li Tans Nouveaus Album : Li Tans Nouveaus Artist : Ensemble Constantinople Release date : 2003 Number of discs : 1 Total size : 108 MB Total time : 01:05:58 Tracks : 1. La Septime Estampie (instrumental) Ms W fol.104 v, Anonyme 5:04 2. Li nouviauz tanz et mais et violete (chanson d'amour) Ms M fol. 53 v.-54 r, Châtelain De Coucy 6:50 3. La Quinte Estampie (instrumental) Ms W fol.104 v. Anonyme 2:42 4. Magdalena (instrumental) Guy Ross (2002) 4:24 5. Li tans nouveaus (rotrouenge) Ms T fol.113 r-v, Gontier de Soignies 5:55 6. Hermins (instrumental) Guy Ross (2002) 5:26 7. Chanterai por mon corage (chanson de croisade) Guiot de Dijon 5:56 8. Dança Amorosa (instrumental) Florence, Archivio Di Stato 2:54 9. Pois tornatz sui em Proensa (canso) Ms G 42d, Peire Vidal 6:16 10. Trotto, Florence (instrumental) Archivio Di Stato 2:11 11. Anc no mori per amor ni per al (canso) Ms G 41c, Peire Vidal 9:37 12. Istanpitta In Pro (instrumental) British Library, Add.29987 fols. 55 v.- 63 v, Anonyme 7:54 @VBR mp3 The present recording proposes a repertoire of songs whose poetry and music are the work of troubadours and trouv�res active in 12th- and 13th-century France. These pieces constitute in fact the first surviving medieval examples of song written in the vernacular. The troubadour (trobador), the trouv�re (troveor) is one that finds, invents, composes music and words. mp3: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AACOEAA2 http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LS2FH37Q

Ali Farka Toure - Radio Mali Album : Radio Mali Artist : Ali Farka Toure Release Date : 1996 Number of Discs: 1 Genre : World Total time : 01:12:00 Total size : 99,1 MB Tracks : 1. njarka 2. yer mali gakoyoyo 3. soko 4. bandalabourou 5. machengoidi 6. samarya 7. hani 8. gambari 9. (njarka) gambari 10. biennal 11. arsany 12. amadinin 13. seygalare 14. trei kongo 15. radio mali 16. njarka @ 192 Kbit/s mp3 *********** One of the most internationally successful West African musicians of the last decade, guitarist and singer Ali Farka Toure was approaching the age of 50 when his self-titled album came to the attention of the world music audience in the late '80s. Since then, he's toured in North America and Europe and recorded with artists such as Taj Mahal and members of the Chieftains. But it was his Grammy-winning 1994 collaboration with Ry Cooder, "Talking Timbuktu," that won him on a larger scale. Inspired by African rhythmic and musical traditions extending back for generations, this album features materials originally recorded for broadcast on Radio Mali from 1970-78, and loaned by the station's archive. It was these tapes that introduced Toure's unique guitar style to the attention of his countrymen. Once available in France on vinyl, these were among the very first commercial records of Malian music. Available briefly as an import CD, this treasurable collection comes to the U.S. at last with major distribution, and arrives as his latest release on Ryko hits the #1 spot on the CMJ world chart. Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ANBZ23VA http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VORIPG54

Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole The Man and His Music Album : The Man and His Music Artist : Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole Release date : 1998 Number of discs : 1 Genre : World Total Time : 01:09:04 Total size : 158 MB Tracks : 01 - Ahi Wela 02 - E Ku'u Morning Dew 03 - Kamalani 04 - Kaleohano 05 - Margarita 06 - This Hawaiian Man Intro 07 - Chant 08 - E Ala E 09 - Hene Hene Kou Aka 10 - Lover of Mine 11 - White Sandy Beach1 12 - `Opae E 1 13 - In Dis Life 14 - Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man 15 - Hawai'i '78 16 - Hawai'i Aloha @ 320Kbit/s mp3 A collection of live recordings from the great "Jawaiian" (Hawaiian reggae) artist Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, this album has tracks culled from various tours between 1993 and 1997, mostly songs on the slower side of the spectrum for Iz. The tone is mellow, emitting the friendly vibe that so characterized the great singer. The album starts out with some light, slow numbers to set the mood, and after a few songs kicks up to a full-fledged bit of Jawaiian reggae with "Margarita," complete with some keyboard hits to stand in for an organ. A couple of spoken bits from concerts follow, leading into "E Ala E" and a quite happy rendition of "Hene Hene Kou Aka." The tempo drops again for a number of love songs, before eventually returning to "Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man." The album finishes with a pair of light numbers, including "Hawai'i Aloha" as a closing farewell song. For a nice overview of Iz's versatility, this isn't a bad album, but for a better look at the typical forms of Jawaiian music Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6VMYACIJ http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UN5GWDPC

Mahsa Vandat & Mighty Sam McCain Scent of Reunion Album : Love Duets Across Civilisations: Scent of Reunion Artist : Mahsa Vandat & Mighty Sam McClain Release date : 2009 Number of discs : 1 Genre : World Total Time : 00:55:11 Total size : 291 MB (FLAC) Tracks : 1. "Meditating Over A Photo" 4:22 2. "Imprints" 6:40 3. "Ambassador of Hearts" 5:54 4. "So Blue" 5:52 5. "Earth" 4:46 6. "Flowers No One Has Ever Seen" 5:28 7. "Migratory Bird" 5:01 8. "Born" 4:41 9. "My Kingdom Is You" 5:01 10. "Silent Song" 6:35 @ FLAC Love knows no boundaries. Nothing on earth can stop lovers from reaching out to each other. Differences in culture or faith cannot prevent them from attempting to unite across the barriers the world's political powers erect. Iranian artist Mahsa Vahdat and Norwegian producer and poet Erik Hillestad met through the project "Lullabies from the Axis of Evil" in 2003. Their cooperation on many projects led to a meeting between Erik and Iranian poet and visual artist Mohammad Ebrahim Jafari. With Mahsa, they arranged a poetic workshop in Vence in Provence, France, in December 2008. The exchange of ideas became the lyrics of love duets, and the lyrics were given melodies by Mahsa Vahdat, Sigvart Dagsland, Knut Reiersrud and Jarle Bernhoft in the spring of 2009. Well-known American blues artist Mighty Sam McClain rose to the challenge to perform the duets with Mahsa in June of the same year. Featured on the "Scent of Reunion" CD, subtitled "Love duets across civilizations", are Knut Reiersrud and Jarle Bernhoft & arrangements, guitars and electrical piano. On double bass, vibraphone, piano and trumpet & Mathias Eick, on drums & Rune Arnesen and on the ney flute & Pasha Hanjani from Teheran. FLAC: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PL6KZM1Q http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ETYYCCXS http://www.megaupload.com/?d=D5IJV0PR http://www.megaupload.com/?d=M73EJBE1

Mahsa Vandat & Mighty Sam McCain Scent of Reunion Album : Love Duets Across Civilisations: Scent of Reunion Artist : Mahsa Vandat & Mighty Sam McClain Release date : 2009 Number of discs : 1 Genre : World Total Time : 00:55:11 Total size : 126 MB Tracks : 1. "Meditating Over A Photo" 4:22 2. "Imprints" 6:40 3. "Ambassador of Hearts" 5:54 4. "So Blue" 5:52 5. "Earth" 4:46 6. "Flowers No One Has Ever Seen" 5:28 7. "Migratory Bird" 5:01 8. "Born" 4:41 9. "My Kingdom Is You" 5:01 10. "Silent Song" 6:35 @ 320 Kbit/s mp3 Love knows no boundaries. Nothing on earth can stop lovers from reaching out to each other. Differences in culture or faith cannot prevent them from attempting to unite across the barriers the world's political powers erect. Iranian artist Mahsa Vahdat and Norwegian producer and poet Erik Hillestad met through the project "Lullabies from the Axis of Evil" in 2003. Their cooperation on many projects led to a meeting between Erik and Iranian poet and visual artist Mohammad Ebrahim Jafari. With Mahsa, they arranged a poetic workshop in Vence in Provence, France, in December 2008. The exchange of ideas became the lyrics of love duets, and the lyrics were given melodies by Mahsa Vahdat, Sigvart Dagsland, Knut Reiersrud and Jarle Bernhoft in the spring of 2009. Well-known American blues artist Mighty Sam McClain rose to the challenge to perform the duets with Mahsa in June of the same year. Featured on the "Scent of Reunion" CD, subtitled "Love duets across civilizations", are Knut Reiersrud and Jarle Bernhoft & arrangements, guitars and electrical piano. On double bass, vibraphone, piano and trumpet & Mathias Eick, on drums & Rune Arnesen and on the ney flute & Pasha Hanjani from Teheran. mp3: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Y0AJO6PI http://www.megaupload.com/?d=W09EFUO3

The Cracow Klezmer Band De Profundis Album : De Profundis Performers : The Cracow Klezmer Band Release date : 2007 Label : Tzadik Number of discs : 1 Genre : Klezmer Total size : 232 MB (APE & CUE) Total time : 00:62:10 Tracks : 1. Balkan Dance 2. Sher 3. De Profundis 4. Devil Circle 5. Awaiting 6. Ajde Jano 7. Secrets of Life @ APE & CUE Taraf de Haidouks meets Astor Piazzola in this beautiful recording exploring the secret connection between the Gypsies and the Jews. The Cracow Klezmer Band is an astounding quartet of young Polish virtuosos whose dynamic original compositions and creative arrangements distinguish them as one of the most exciting bands in today’s Jewish Renaissance. APE & CUE: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0JZ8SHZ0 http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K6PJXZPR http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EL0YNUWW http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HBASIICD

Ana Alcaide Viola de Teclas Album : Viola de Teclas Artist : Ana Alcaide Release Date : 2006 Number of Discs: 1 Genre : Traditional Total time : 00:40:43 Total size : 70,7 MB Tracks : 01 - Hixa Mia 02 - Seguidillas castellanas 03 - Danza del Pirineo 04 - Debajo de los tilos 05 - Alza la niña los ojos 06 – Recercada 07 - Suite de rabeladas 08 – Outi 09 - El romeral 10 - Dime robadora 11 - Ojos garzos 12 – Manau 13 - Danza del Corpus 14 - Porque lloras @ VBR mp3 Viola de Teclas (Nyckelharpa) Outside of Sweden, (it’s country of origin) the nyckelharpa or ‘Violas de teclas’ is an instrument hardly known. Attracted by its sophistication and profound sound, Ana dedicated three years to teaching herself this instrument in Toledo city. This album is a reflection of the hard work involved in this musical quest and was encouraged by Carlos Beceiro, producer and collaborator. The originality of the music consists in the use of this peculiar instrument, the Swedish nyckelharpa, combining it with Spanish music. Rebecs, violas and violins are also used alongside the Viola de teclas in this original presentation of Sephardic melodies, Castilian and flamenco rhythms and Renaissance pieces that make up the album. Ana Alcaide first became known in May 2006, when she presented her first album in Toledo, which was greatly received by the public and critics. With this piece of work, Ana began her musical career by touring all over Spain and abroad, accompanied by Carlos Bereiro. In the city of Toledo, the music of 'Viola de Teclas' has had a special repercussion, being listened to on different occasions and being used in promotional videos and many festive occasions thus becoming for many people the `soundtrack´ of the city. Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UEO918T6

Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole In Dis Life Album : In Dis Life Artist : Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole Release date : 1996 Number of discs : 1 Genre : World Total Time : 00:45:23 Total size : 104 MB Tracks : 01. Hi'ilawe 02. In This Life 03. Wai'alae 04. Starting All Over Again 05. Living in a Sovereign Land 06. 'Opae E 07. Aloha Ku'u Pua 08. Johnny Mahoe 09. Lover of Mine 10. Yokozuna 11. Na ka Pueo/Keyhole Hula 12. The Fly @ 320Kbit/s mp3 Released in 1996, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, better known as IZ is much a part of Hawaii as the beautiful blue oceans. Every cut on this album you can hear the power and majesty that is IZ, which gets into the listeners' heart and soul. "In Dis Life" serves-up a mix of Hawaiian language standards, two hit tunes from local artists, several fresh new songs and a Jawaiian remake of "Starting All Over Again". A must have if you are a fan of IZ's other material. Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GOBQX560 http://www.megaupload.com/?d=C21RQEUI

Vershki da Koreshki [1996] Artist: Vershki da Koreshki CD title: Vershki da Koreshki Released date: 1996 Number of Discs: 1 Genre: World Quality: VBR mp3 Total size: 68,5 MB Info: Cover-art included Tracks: 01. Borbannaadyr [00:05:27] 02. Toumkoumani [ 00:06:59] 03. Trance-Later [ 00:16:10] 04. Ana [ 00:04:00] 05. Khoomei-Bas [ 00:05:24] 06. Vershki Da Koreshki [ 00:05:47] 07. Khomouz-Bas [ 00:02:45] 08. Chimtchak Salghin [ 00:04:26] 09. Pitchendebin - Khoomeyim Algap Tour Men [ 00:05:04] Vershki da Koreshki Background information Plants hide their roots (koreshki) to protect them from bad weather while their leaves (vershki) are directly affected by the constant changes in the weather. These two vital parts develop simultaneouly but in opposite direction thus maintaining the balance of the overall organism. The group Vershki da Koreshki grew in the same way: the roots are formed by two descendants of ancient cultures of Africa (Senegal) and Central Asia (Tuva). The leaves are two compatriots from Saint Petersburg who are nourished by jazz, classical and contemporary music and improvisation. The synthesis of these seemingly contradictory elements results in the band's great freedom of style and concept. Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=75VBRABT

Trio Chemirani & Neba Solo Falak Album : Falak Artist : Trio Chemirani & Neba Solo Release date : 2002 Number of discs : 1 Genre : Fusion Total size : 111 MB Total time : 00:48:38 Tracklist: 1. Woulo 2. Sababou 3. Krouwa 4. Baladaf 5. Dombaga 6. Abro Bado 7. Lena 8. Gninikans @320 Kbit/s mp3 With the initiative of Philippe Conrath, the artistic director of the the Africolor Festival, Néba Solo, a well known group from Mali founded around a family of Balafon virtuosos, meets the Chemirani family, originally from Iran and a family of Zarb virtuosos . it was at Sikasso in Mali, that the very first rehearsals took place, and as result of this fabulous reunion, they have left us the magnificent and spectacular recording Falak as testimony. Souleymane Traore (a.k.a. Neba Solo): vocals, balafon Siaka Traore, Oumar Coulibay: balafon Keyvan Chemirani, Bijan Chemirani: zarb, daf, bendir Djamchid Chemirani: zarb Recorded at Studio Sextan, Paris, France in December 2001 & February 2002. Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3IOXGJ4W http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AKKK9Q2F

Luthomania – Itinérances… Album : Itinérances… Artist : Luthomania Release date : 2004 Number of discs : 1 Genre : World Total Time : 00:55:12 Total size : 250 MB (FLAC) Tracks : 01 - Transsiberia 02 - Lila 03 - Itinérance 04 - Meeting 05 - Arida 06 - Epitaph 07 - Andaloussiat 08 - Flips Eclips 09 - Erhu 10 - Bach To LA 11 - Peace Piece @ FLAC Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?f=9UOVDP94