The last post of the day, provided by The Basiani Ensemble. A peaceful and quiet Christmas to all.
Folk
[Music] Bel Canto Choir Vilnius – Shchedryk [Щедрик] (Carol of the Bells)
What a wonderful chorus! The Bel Canto Choir of Vilnius, Lithuania, do a standout performance of the Christmas classic written by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych.
[Music] Luisa Ereno – Oblivion
I’ve heard some incredible versions of Astor Piazzolla’s ‘Oblivion’, some leaving a rather nasty bit of nostalgia with them. But of all the versions I’ve checked out, I’ve not once heard lyrics with it. This version, sung by Luisa Ereno, turns out to be quite a treat.
[Music] Elvis Ajdinović i Orkestar Meke Ajdinovića – Elvisov cocek
The town of Guca, Serbia is home to one of the greatest gypsy brass festivals in the world. Here’s a sample from one of the new names exploding onto the gypsy brass scene, Elvis Ajdinović.
[Music] Lonsai Maïkov – Paraklesis
It’s appropriate to celebrate the feast day of St Spyridon, the patron saint of my local church, with some Orthodox apocalyptic music, courtesy of Lonsai Maïkov out of France.
[Music] Romowe Rikoito – El Desdichado
Russian/Prussian neofolk act Romowe Rikoito interpret a famous work by French poet Gérard de Nerval.
[Music] Yat-Kha – Karangailyg Kara Hovaa (Dyngyldai)
[Music] The Gurdjieff Folk Instruments Ensemble – Chant for a Holy Book
No need to comment on this group. Just let the music envelop you.
[Music] Family – Face In The Cloud
Family were a folk-prog band led by singer and guitarist Roger Chapman. This track features a touch of sitar and a gentle, hazy vibe to it.
[Music] Oi Va Voi – Ladino Song
Oi Va Voi are a World Music band out of England who explore Sephardic and Yiddish traditional music, twisting it up into something fresh.
A Miscellany Of Tasteful Music 