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Recorded and produced entirely by Adam Good, a New York based musician (bass player for HARMONIA, guitarist in NIKITOV and SIDESHOW) fascinated by Eastern European music and in particular "Izvorno" (folk music) of Macedonia. Eastern melodies accompanied by meditative drones with quirky "odd meter" rhythms. Every track features Adam and special guests on folk instruments playing familiar traditional tunes (Pajdushko, Mashkato, Baba Dzhurdzha, Rajkos, Topansko) and original melodies in rhythms of the region (Beranche, Chochek, Ruchenitsa).

Adam Good - tambura, kaval
Matt Moran - tupan, dumbek
Jerry Kisslinger - tupan
Timothy Quigley - dumbek, def
Jeff Fine - kaval
Jodi Hewat - vocals
Ramy al Aasar - dumbek

"Good is good at what he does, playing quick dance tunes on tambura with an intricate style -- the music goes well with wine. Dances is a sure bet for Balkan dancers out for a light, rapid chochek, or for Markos Vamvakaris or Andy Irvine enthusiasts, or anyone else, for that matter, who wants to hear good music in uneven meter!"
-- Judith Gennett (www.greenmanreview.com)

Check out the artist's website:
http://www.adamgood.com

Track List:
1. Pajdushko
2. Baba Dzhurdzha
3. Tale Ognenovski
4. Sandansko
5. Mashkato
6. Maleshevsko
7. Veleshko
8. Topansko
9. Rajkos
10. Eleven-eight
11. Beranche
12. Ruchenitsa
13. Baj Georgi Chochek
14. Idi da go sakash, Mamo and Lesno inst.
15. Kopanitsa

Suggested CDs:

• Alexander Fedoriouk HARMONIA
• Balkanarama
• Mastika, Staro Selo, Altin Yildiz Orkestar & Neda Voda

Other Genres:

• WORLD: Eastern European
• FOLK: Traditional Folk
• TYPE: ACOUSTIC