Eastward Ho!

This week we reverse directions on the old saying “Westward Ho!” and spotlight music from Eastern Europe. It’s a region that has ancient cultures that go back thousands of years and has a fascinating modern music scene. Featuring: 1. Mango Molas - Kosti (from the album "Peña" on G.A. Records) 2. Aci Bocina - Oltremare (from the album "Aco Bocina and Fanfare Ciocarlia" on Ponderosa Music) 3. Romanyi Rota - Diri, Diri, So Kerdjan? (from the albums "Phiravelman Kalyi Phur / Gypsy Caravan" on Demo / Putumayo) 4. Kalman Balogh & the Gypsy Cimbalom Band - A Csitari Hegyek Alatt (from the album "Gypsy Jazz" on Rounder) 5. Idan Raichel - Boo-ee (Come)(from the album "Idan Raichel’s Project" on Helicon Records) 6. Miriam Makeba - Xica da Silva (from the album "Reflections" on Heads Up International) 7. Wild Biscuit - Sugar Coated 1x1 (from the album "Seriously Scottish 04" on Scottish Music Centre) 8. Ganga Giri - Ancestors (from the album "Beats Around the Bush" on Ganga Giri) 9. Kalyi Jag - Dance Song From Nagyecsed (from the album "Black Fire-Gypsy Songs From Hungary" on Hungaraoton) 10. Haustor - Demo (from the album "Demo") 11. Marta Sebestyen & Muzsikas - Repulj, Madar, Repulj (from the album "Unwired: Europe" on World Music Network) 12. Vera Bila & Kale - Pas O Panori (from the album "Kale Kalore/ Travel the World with Putumayo DVD" on Tinder/ BMG/ Putumayo) 13. Inna Zhellanaya - Dalshe (from the album "One World" on Putumayo)