May I Kiss Your Hand: Hungarian & Gypsy Fiddle Music & Songs

Performed by

Csókolom

Description: The debut album from Csokolom is bursting with festive dance tunes, haunting laments, and a recurring Gypsy influence. The shuffling fiddle and walking bass that kick off "Amari Szi, Amari" wouldn't be out of place in a Southern American string band, but when arranger-musician Anti von Klewitz comes in with her distinctive lilting voice we are transported to another land. While concentrating on traditional Hungarian instrumentals and songs such as the gorgeous gem "Szerelem," von Klewitz also leads this accomplished group of violin, viola, kontra (Hungarian chord violin), and double bass players through origi ... (more)

Manufacturer: Arhoolie Records
Release date: 17 November 1998
EAN: 0096297046920 UPC: 096297046920

Tags: Folk (1)

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