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
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Electrecord Records. Romanian release no date. Saxophone player Marin Popa in a folk setting. Accompaniment is by the Orchestra Paraschiv Oprea, material includes hora and sirba songs and dances. 9 tracks. Paper jacket has a little shelf wear typical of many Electrecord releases. Record label: Electrecord Records. Romania Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM653stepe03085 ---P
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Electrecord Records. Romanian release no date. Romanian folk music from the Romanian folk group Perinita. Musical director is Ionel Budisteanu. Material includes hora, doina, sirba songs and dances. 14 tracks. Paper jacket has a little shelf wear typical of many Electrecord releases. Record label: Electrecord Records. Romania Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM652epe0386 ---P
Roots Music LP
Goran Kovacic - Croatian Folk Songs and Dances (LPVS-Y-746)
GBP 19.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Jugoton Records. Jugoton Records release from Yugoslavia, no date. Late 1960s or early 70s LP release. …the first LP record which the student folklore group I. G. Kovacic - better known as Goran - have made for Jugoton…. Yugoslavian folk music ensemble. 14 tracks. Record label: Jugoton Records. Yugoslavia Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM648lpvsy746 ---G
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Balkanton Records. Bulgarian release no date. Bulgarian folk culture 'town songs' performed by Tatyana Surbinska and Kolyo Kolev. Accompanied by folk orchestra Arranged and conducted by EMIl Kolev and Hristofor Radanov. 10 tracks. Jacket has some wear and tear on bottom edge. Record label: Balkanton Records. Bulgaria Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM644bha12611 ---S
Format: Vinyl Record LP, London-Globe Records. UK release from 1963. Compilation of folk songs from Turkey. Artists included are: Ertan Ulusu; Yilmaz Sanliel and his group; Hamiyet Duygulu; Aycan Can; Ayse Yurdanur and others. 12 tracks. Jacket has some wear and tear on bottom edge. Record label: London-Globe Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG Stock: 1. Item: RM643glb1009 ---V
Roots Music LP
Various - Selected Folk Songs and Dances (SUA 12507)
GBP 9.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Supraphon Records. Czechoslovakian release from 1963. Compilation of folk music songs from Albania, Bulgaria, Romania, China, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Macedonia, USSR, and Vietnam. Mainly communist era recordings. Notes in English, German and French. 12 tracks. Jacket has some wear on open edge. Record label: Supraphon Records. Czechoslovakia Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG Stock: 1. Item: RM642sua12507 ---V
Roots Music LP
Lado - The Folk Dance and Folk Song Ensemble of Croatia (LPY-V-59)
GBP 8.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Jugoton Records. Yugoslavian release no date. Lovely old 1960s(?) release from now defunct Jugoton of traditional folk music and dances including kolos etc. Lado are the National Folk Dance Ensemble of Croatia. 13 tracks. Record label: Jugoton Records. Yugoslavia Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM640lpyv59 ---L
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Qualiton Records. Canadian release no date. Traditional Hungarian folk songs music from Pal Kalmar with orchestra; Imre Laszlo with orchestra; Bela Berkes and his orchestra. Recorded in Hungary: Csardases, love songs, and folk tunes... performed by top singers and authentic gypsy orchestras. Notes in English. 12 tracks. Record label: Qualiton Records. Canada Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM635dt10085 ---V
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Qualiton Records. Hungarian release no date. Apollonia Kovacs is a gypsy singer and actress from Transylvania. These traditional gipsy folk songs from Szekely are Arranged by Miklos Grabocz. Apollonia is accompanied by various ensembles. 7 tracks. Record label: Qualiton Records. Hungary Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM633slpx10133 ---K