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Borderland by Libana
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fave it Eastern European | World Traditions
11 tracks | 45 minutes
Released Feb 2002
on Shanachie
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:59 Oi Dai lyrics BUY MP3 04:59 Oi Dai lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:59 Oi Dai
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:04 Misecina Udrila U Vrata lyrics BUY MP3 02:04 Misecina Udrila U Vrata lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:04 Misecina Udrila U Vrata
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:59 Aber Mi Dojde lyrics BUY MP3 02:59 Aber Mi Dojde lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:59 Aber Mi Dojde
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:10 Fihel Asirem lyrics BUY MP3 03:10 Fihel Asirem lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:10 Fihel Asirem
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:07 Sh't'eshte Nxire Vetulla Tyne lyrics BUY MP3 02:07 Sh't'eshte Nxire Vetulla Tyne lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:07 Sh't'eshte Nxire Vetulla Tyne
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:23 Medley of Slav Wedding Songs lyrics BUY MP3 03:23 Medley of Slav Wedding Songs lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:23 Medley of Slav Wedding Songs
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:35 Joc De Leagne lyrics BUY MP3 03:35 Joc De Leagne lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:35 Joc De Leagne
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:35 Andean Medley lyrics BUY MP3 05:35 Andean Medley lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:35 Andean Medley
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:59 Nami, Nami lyrics BUY MP3 02:59 Nami, Nami lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:59 Nami, Nami
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:20 Liwlaad Widdeeb lyrics BUY MP3 05:20 Liwlaad Widdeeb lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:20 Liwlaad Widdeeb
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 09:37 Zar lyrics BUY MP3 09:37 Zar lyrics "GIFT MP3" 09:37 Zar
Takes the listener criss-crossing among cultures, as this versatile group deftly traverses borders, continents and hemispheres with a dazzling repertoire of contemporary and traditional World Folk music.
Editorial review
A collection of world vocal music backed by sparse yet highly effective vernacular guitars, flute and percussion. Material ranges from a peppy Karelian tune ("Oi Dai") from the portfolio of Finnish girl-group Varttina to a cappella songs of the Balkans and Middle East, where Libana really hit their stride. Standouts include the "Medley of Slav Wedding Songs" and a gorgeous vocal arrangement with hammer dulcimer of the traditional Rumanian cradle song "Joc de Leagne." While a minimalizing of dissonance means you won't mistake Libana's adaptations for the genuine article, neither is the listener persuaded that these women are ethnic vacationers. ~ Bob Tarte, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
Libana, New England's international touring world music ensemble, formed in 1979 by Artistic Director, Susan Robbins, has been researching, performing,
and celebrating songs, dances and instrumental music from around the world, especially as handed down through women's traditions.
In addition to ther deft renderings of World folk music, Libana has garnered renown throughout the New Age and spiritual audiences for their contemplative
offerings of rounds and chants.
Performing Members of Libana recorded on Borderland:
Lisa Bosley, Allison Coleman, Charlotte Miller, Marytha Paffrath, Susan Robbins, Venita Robertson, Linda Ugelow and Cheryl Weber.
About Borderland:
"Geographic borders have always fascinated me - these seemingly arbitrary lines drawn, among other reasons, to contain a political ideology or a cultural and/or religious identity. Differently-sized parcels of land that define yet divide, unite yet limit...
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