THE BALKAN MOVE, by ZSARATNOK (Hungary Bulgaria) Nikola Parov

THE BALKAN MOVE

by ZSARATNOK (Hungary Bulgaria) Nikola Parov

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1.	Run to nowhere 05:26	buy track
2.	Tender and wild 05:20	buy track
3.	Tales of Noland 07:03	buy track
4.	Thracian wind 08:20	buy track
5.	Best man's dance 06:14	buy track
6.	The rose of Istanbul 10:00	buy track
7.	Simplicity 08:02	buy track

about

Those, who know ZSARATNOK, have no doubts about its authenticity and commitment to the traditional music of Balkans. The band proved during the almost 20 years of constant activity how important is to preserve traditions in order to preserve identity. ZSARATNOK recorded half a dozen albums, presenting the instrumental and musical heritage of Balkans.

Nikola Parov, the founder and leader of the band, is a well-known figure of the traditional music scene, not only because of ZSARATNOK but also because of his willingness to experiment with other musical styles and arts. He became an expert of the Balkan traditional music and due to his solo albums become well-known in his category all over the world. In the early 90’s Nikola discovered the Irish music for himself and took part in many projects with Ireland’s best known traditional musicians like Davy Spillane, Martin O’Connor, Andy Irvine and others. This Irish connection led him straight to the RIVERDANCE BAND to which he was invited from Bill Wheelan, the composer of RIVERDANCE, to represent East Europe and the Balkans with his unique instruments. Spending almost four years all over the planet Earth with the RIVERDANCE BAND Nikola released the album KILIM (Rykodisc) in 1997 on which he invited most of his fellow musicians from RIVERDANCE.

credits

released January 1, 1998

Nikola Parov buzuki, guitars, , ud, kanun, gadulka, kaval, clarinet, gayda, percussioni, piano, sequenzer,on bass, drums machine, electronics.
recorded in Budapest in 1998