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Zabe I Babe are a truly international endeavor, with deep roots in the music of Sarajevo and the countryside around it, as well as in the American new-folk movement occupied by the two males in the group (Peter Irvine and Tim Eriksen of Cordelia's Dad). Along with their drums, percussion, guitars, and vocals are added to keyboards and voices from Sarajevo native Minja Lausevic, the band's cofounder and ostensible leader, and Americans Trista Newyear and Donna Kwon. On their own they are a powerhouse of raw Slavic voices and urban Balkan pop, but the second key to this recording is the inclusion of Ansambl Teodosijevski, an important band from the former Yugoslavia whose accordions and horns add a solid, local rootsiness to the album. The mix is both city and country, the songs clash and merge, and the ensuing sound is quite extraordinary. --Louis Gibson
Product Description
In their stunning debut, Drumovi, Zabe i Babe not only presents their own mix of bracing Balkan vocals, Dance beats and provocative rock textures, but it is enriched by the irresistable Romani rythyms and mesmorizing melodies of the Ansambl Teodosijevski.
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Zabe i Babe Manufacturer: Bison Publishing ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
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ASIN: B000002XXO Release Date: 1999-11-08 |
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Amazon.com
Zabe I Babe are a truly international endeavor, with deep roots in the music of Sarajevo and the countryside around it, as well as in the American new-folk movement occupied by the two males in the group (Peter Irvine and Tim Eriksen of Cordelia's Dad). Along with their drums, percussion, guitars, and vocals are added to keyboards and voices from Sarajevo native Minja Lausevic, the band's cofounder and ostensible leader, and Americans Trista Newyear and Donna Kwon. On their own they are a powerhouse of raw Slavic voices and urban Balkan pop, but the second key to this recording is the inclusion of Ansambl Teodosijevski, an important band from the former Yugoslavia whose accordions and horns add a solid, local rootsiness to the album. The mix is both city and country, the songs clash and merge, and the ensuing sound is quite extraordinary. --Louis GibsonAlbum Description
In their stunning debut, Drumovi, Zabe i Babe not only presents their own mix of bracing Balkan vocals, Dance beats and provocative rock textures, but it is enriched by the irresistable Romani rythyms and mesmorizing melodies of the Ansambl Teodosijevski.Customer Reviews:
West Meets East.......2004-01-25
Zabe I Babe call themselves a "Bosnian/American Folk-Pop" band. I don't know what to call them -- music like this is not so easily defined and pigeonholed. They are joined on this album by the Ansabl Teodosijevski (see ref. 1). Some of the selections on Drumovi are written in traditional Bosnian and Macedonian rythyms, performed on traditional and modern instruments. All selections are performed such that the cultural roots of the music are clearly evident, but the American folk music component is present as well. Combine this with the rich musical talents of the Ansambl, and you have one exceptional album which must be heard to be appreciated.
The only exception to this instumental richness is in a series of traditional and stark a capella songs, arranged by Zabe I Babe. There are songs for harvest, love, sadness, and fun. Many are full of the quarter-tones and dissonant harmonies to be found in the songs of many other Eastern European vocal selections.
It was difficult for me to locate and purchase this CD. Amazon could not provide me with one directly, referring me instead to one of the private sellers through the amazon.com website. Although I had to wait almost a year before getting any response, I am glad I waited and didn't give up. This album is among my favorite top 10% of my CD collection.
Reference:
Zabe I Babe: http://www.shrines.com/zabe/
Ansambl Teodosijevski: http://www.shrines.com/zabe/ansambl/
Other Balkan Music: http://balkanarama.com/bands.htm
Thrilling, compelling, unexpectedly catchy!.......1998-07-10
A great variety of music from Bosnia and Macedonia........1998-06-13
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