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Theodosii Spassov Trio

'The Fish are Praying for Rain'

Musicians:
Theodosi Spassov - various kavals
Roumen Toskov - piano, keyboards
Hristo Yotzov - drums, percussion

Label - Traditional Crossroads
Released 2000

'Hailed by the Rough Guide as a master of the traditional Bulgarian kaval (shepherd's flute), Theodosii Spassov has gained an international reputation for his virtuosic improvisations and innovative Balkan-jazz arrangements. His trio of kaval, piano, and drums weaves Bulgaria's famous "crooked rhythms" and cascading melodies into the jazz idiom.'

Bulgarian folk music and contemporary jazz brought together in complex rhythms and arrangements by the acknowledged master of both, his name is Theo Spassov.

As well as active in the world of folk and jazz Spassov has found time to contribute music to several Bulgarian movies. The range covered is wide and includes solo kaval, orchestrated pieces, choirs, folk and jazz ensembles.

GBP 10.79

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Theodosii Spassov Trio

'The Fish are Praying for Rain'

This symbol  indicates an mp3 sound clip for that track. Click on the symbol and wait for the clip to start. For more information click here. Tracks

1. Karchenitsa 216 (4'25")  2. Tatovata Rabotilnitsa (2'57")  3. Tui - To! (5'12")  4. Sveti Georgi 17.01 h. (0'24")  5. Na Nicki (5'41")  6. Selo Isgrev 23.16 h. (0'22")  7. Tudorka (5'02")  8. Ponyakoga - Nikoga (6'39")  9. Tramvaina Spirka 9.23 h. (0'42")  10 N-N-Natatak (6'02")  11 Ribite Se Mollyat za Deujd (5'41")  12 Selo Isgrev 17.18 h. (0'32")  13 Vesta (7'21")  14 Molitva (0'39")

Duration (51'47")