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NEW RELEASE Title: Unblocked Ears Artist: The Toids Release Number: OSC 1011-2 Release Date: 3.10.06 Genre: World: Balkan, Indie, Experimental Description: The Toids have created a unique niche for themselves by sucessfully integrating the color of the Balkans with the sesitivity of modern chamber and experimental jazz. This CD is hardhitting at times and heart touching at others. Fans of Farmer's Market, Brad Shepik, Greek Rembetica, Bulgarian Folk, and subtle songwriting will all find a place to dig in. more BUY ONLINE @ CDBaby, iTunes |
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Title: Fingerpainting in Red Wine Artist: The pickPocket Ensemble Release Number: OSC 1008-2 Release Date: 5.2.05 Genre: World Crossover Description: A fixture of the San Francisco's eclectic music scene since 1998, the pickPocket ensemble echoes Parisian cafe music, Gypsy jigs, and ragtime shuffles with an infectious musical intimacy. The band infuses the present with sounds of the past, providing an incredibly universal and immediate musical appeal. more BUY ONLINE @ PayPal, iTunes |
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Title: Torta Bulgarska Artist: Trio Mopmu Release Number: OSC 1010-2 Release Date: 2.1.05 Genre: World: Bulgarian, Indie Jazz Description: Trio Mopmu has all the energy of a ferocious Bulgarian wedding band but also displays the sensitivity and subtlety of a small jazz ensemble. The resulting music alternately rocks out, whispers softly, then fills the dance floor. With careful sensitivity and finesse, Trio Mopmu brings conviction and superb artistry to the table. more BUY ONLINE @ CDBaby, iTunes |
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Title: People's Bizarre Artist: People's Bizarre Release Number: OSC 1004-2 Release Date: 7.2.02 Genre: World: Balkan, Indie, Experimental Description: Whether adding rhythmic twists to klezmer or grooving to the harmonic freedom of gypsy songs, People's Bizarre distinguishes itself with a well-developed group sound that makes the most of classical chamber instrumentation while adding drums for rhythmic punch. more BUY ONLINE @ PayPal |
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Title: Divided Loyalties Artist: Dan Cantrell Release Number: OSC 1003-2 Release Date: 7.2.02 Genre: World: Balkan Description: "Divided Loyalties" is a collection of original music inspired by the modern and historic folk traditions of Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, and Bulgaria. This recording reflects the overwhelming beauty and poignant sorrow that these musical traditions invoke. more BUY ONLINE @ PayPal |
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Title: Ruupert Dances in Fins Artist: The Toids Release Number: OSC 1002-2 Release Date: 7.21.01 Genre: World Crossover: Balkan, Indie, Experimental Description: Since 1997, the Toids have been creating a blend of Eastern European folk music while infusing new music, jazz, song writing, and improvisation. The result is a rich and fresh tapestry from Bulgarian to Bluegrass to Electronics. more BUY ONLINE @ CDBaby, iTunes |