A Hawk & A Hacksaw's albums of the decade
Jeremy: Romica Puceanu of Bucarest had one of the great voices of her era. Her recordings with the Gore Brothers, on violin and accordion respectively, are unrivalled in the vast, rich canon of Roma music from Romania.
Jeremy: It is difficult to choose only one record from Sublime Frequencies, but this disc from Iraq is a wonderful voyage into the little known genres of Choubi and Basta, released at a time when much of Iraqi culture is being destroyed or desecrated.
Jeremy: A mesmerizing live recording of Mr Trifonov and band tearing it up outside a french Chateau.
Jeremy: Bihor County's favourite stroh violinist, Zbiciu, delivers a dance hit after dance hit on this 2007 recording. Check him out with Zbiciu Jr.
Jeremy: A great cross section of Roma music in serbia, recorded in houses, street parties and such.
Troster: One album I love is "Colour Green" by Sybille Baier (Orange Twin). She recorded songs in her bedroom on a reel to reel in the 70s. they are some of the most haunting melodies and poetry I've had the pleasure to hear.
Troster: "The High High Nest" is a beautiful collection of folk songs sung by the British singer Stephanie Hladowski. Stephanie has a voice that lends itself to the songs flawlessly, making each one a gem of simplicity and beauty.
Troster: "Give Me Love, Songs of the Brokenhearted" is a collection of songs recorded in Baghdad form 1925-1929 (Honest Jons). It includes a fascinating documentation of recorded music from Iraq at the time, taken from around 900 sides collected by the Gramophone Company.
Troster: "Abstractions of the Industrial North" is a reissue of music composed by Basil Kirchin for an "imaginary film" from 1966. the b-side is music collected from miscellaneous library music written by Kirchin that same year, which was his most prolific. This music has the power to transport you to another time and place both melancholic and subtly lush and moving.
Troster: "Folk Roots, New Routes" by Shirley Collins and Davy Graham is an amazing collaboration between these two artists. Shirley's strong folk sensibility blends beautifully with Grahams blues and jazz influenced virtuosity, making a most enjoyable listening experience.
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