Format: Vinyl Record LP, Shanachie Records. USA release from 1978. Irish folk music from Mick Moloney from Limerick, Ireland. Mick is joined by Eugene O'Donnell, Joe Mc Kenna, Shelley Posen, Patrick Sky. 14 tracks including: Joseph Baker; Reels: John Dwyer's/The Lasses Of Castlebar; Killin's Fairy Hill; The Limerick Rake; West Limerick Medley; Reels: The Blackthorn Sick/The Poet Carney; The Bantry Girl's Lament; Hornpipes: Alexander's/The Fairies Hornpipe; Reels: Winnie Greene's/The Boston Boys; John Of Dreams; The Kilkenny Races; Reels: Sean Reid's/Toss The Feathers; Jigs: Paddy O'Brien's/The King Of The Pipers; The Irish Maid. Lovely fresh and clean copy. The Irish record label Gael Linn, established in 1956, specialises in traditional Irish folk music. The Gael Linn name has now become synonymous with quality folk music. Jacket has a couple of corners bumped. Record label: Shanachie Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM91584001 ---M
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Claddagh Records. Irish release from 1984. 1st pressing LP release of Irish traditional vocal music with accompaniment. Musicians include: Len Graham - vocals; Fintan McManus - guitar, bouzouki. 'Len Graham is one of Ireland's best known traditional singers who has gained an international reputation, not only for his inimitable singing style, but also for the breadth of his knowledge of Irish folk music.' Comes with original 4 page insert. 13 tracks. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Claddagh Records. Ireland Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket NM Stock: 1. Item: RM834cc41 ---G
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Claddagh Records. Irish release from 1983. 1st pressing of gatefold LP release of Irish traditional vocal music with accompaniment. Musicians include: Len Graham - vocals; Fintan McManus - guitar, bouzouki, whistle; Ciaran Curran - cittern. 'Len Graham is one of Ireland's best known traditional singers who has gained an international reputation, not only for his inimitable singing style, but also for the breadth of his knowledge of Irish folk music.' 14 tracks. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Claddagh Records. Ireland Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket NM Stock: 1. Item: RM833cc37 ---G
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Transatlantic Records. UK release from 1968. Signed by Ralph McTell on front. Debut album by British folk musician Ralph McTell. Rare original Transatlantic LP release first pressing with laminated front. Musicians include: Ralph McTell - guitar, vocals; Mac McGann - double neck guitar; Mick Henry VIII Bartlett - jug; Whispering Mick Bennett - washboard; Bob Strawbridge - mandolin; Tony Visconti - Arrangements and musical direction. A collection of folk songs from old England performed by ex Steeleye Span members. Musicians include: Maddy Prior - vocals; Tim Hart - vocals, guitar, dulcimer. 13 tracks. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Transatlantic Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM820tra165 ---M
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Danica Records. USA release from 1981. The 12 women of Danica share an enthusiasm for the traditional vocal music of Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, and the Soviet Union. Private pressing from USA based folk singing group. 20 tracks. Jacket open but still in shrink. Record label: Danica Records. USA Grade: Vinyl NM, Jacket NM Stock: 1. Item: RM744danica408 ---D
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Amiga Records. German release no date. Late 1980s female gypsy music singer and band. Material mainly consists of gypsy folk songs. 16 tracks. Record label: Amiga Records. Germany Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM689856357 ---M
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Qualiton Records. Hungarian release from 1977. This is gypsy folk music from the Hungarian minority. The singer is Katalin Madarasz, and she is accompanied by the Folk Orchestra of the Duna Ensemble. Primas violinist is Tivadar Meszaros and the artistic leader is Rezso Vegvari. With sleeve notes in Hungarian, English and German. 8 tracks. Record label: Qualiton Records. Hungary Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM686slpx10143 ---M
Roots Music LP
Rudolf Vig - Folk Songs by Hungarian Gypsies (Szabolcs Szatmar County) (SLPX 18082)
GBP 9.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Hungaroton Records. Hungarian release from 1984. This is gypsy folk music from the Hungarian gypsy minority, collected and edited by Rudolf Vig. Gypsy folk music that inspired Bela Bartok. Comes with original 6 page booklet in Hungarian and English. 8 tracks. Record label: Hungaroton Records. Hungary Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM685slpx18082 ---V
Roots Music LP
Various - Romane Gil'a Anthology of Gypsy Songs (017 1389)
GBP 9.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Supraphon Records. Czechoslovakian release from 1973. Selected from the original on-the-spot recordings in East and South Slovakia, and North Moravia by Dr. Eva Davidova and Dr. Jaromir Gelnar. This is authentic gypsy folk music from East Europe, side one is described as Songs of Nomadic Gypsies while side 2 is Songs of Settled Gypsies. Comes with 8 page color booklet in English, German and French. 27 tracks. Record label: Supraphon Records. Czechoslovakia Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM6840171389 ---V
Roots Music LP
Duna Folk Ensemble - Rigomadar Szepen Futyul, The Thrush Sings (SLPX 18084)
GBP 9.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Hungaroton Records. Hungarian release from 1982. The Duna Folk Ensemble was formed in 1957 and has 14 members. They perform Hungarian folk music from Transylvania and include in their repertoire the csardas, verbunk songs and dances. The leader is Tivadar Meszaros, guest singers include Apollonia Kovacs and others. With sleeve notes in Hungarian and English. 8 tracks. Record label: Hungaroton Records. Hungary Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM680slpx18084 ---D
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Electrecord Records. Romanian release no date. Romanian folk orchestra of George Vancu with folk songs and dances from Maramures in Romanian Transylvania. Soloists include: Ion Petreus; Gheorghe Turda; Stefan Petreus; Titiana Mihali; Gheorghe Stingau. Notes on back jacket in English and French. 12 tracks. A little wear on jacket and 1 inch tear on front. Record label: Electrecord Records. Romania Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG Stock: 1. Item: RM659stepe0537 ---V