A blog about world and global music from a guy who co-hosts the KUNM Global Music Show, 89.9 FM Albuquerque/Santa Fe, http://www.kunm.org. I post one song a day, with reflections on the music, life, and whatever else comes into my mind.
Monday, December 5, 2016
Romani Dreaming: Kočani Orkestar and "Sahara Dreams"
Today's song, Sahara Dreams, is by the Kočani Orkestar, a Macedonian Romani brass band. The band takes Balkan brass band styles that are descended from Ottoman army brass bands, along with gypsy tunes, Turkish rhythms, and a little bit of Latin styles, and really funks it up. You may recognize their music from the movie Borat - a song was used without their authorization and they are currently suing for compensation. Sahara Dreams can be heard on their 2008 CD The Ravished Bride.
Labels:
Balkan,
brass,
global,
Kočani Orkestar,
KUNM,
Macedonia,
Megan Kamerick,
Michael Hess,
music,
radio,
Romani,
Sahara Dreams,
The Ravished Bride,
world
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