Yuri Yunakov, Balada - Bulgarian Wedding Music - 53m 6s

Tracks & Durations

1. Balada	8:17
2. Iskam Ja Mamo	3:32
3. Bavna Melodija/Ruchenitsa	5:50
4. Horo Se Igrae	2:56
5. Trakiisko Horo	7:49
6. Astargya O Horo	3:33
7. Smeseno Horo	7:57
8. Slunchitse, Milo Mamino	1:56
9. Arabski Kjuchek	3:38
10. Tudorka Dari Tucheshe/Ivan Rada Progovarja	2:39
11. Mari Gulube	1:59
12. Buchimish	2:53

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Review

The so-called "wedding music" of Bulgaria has grown wildly popular both there and around the world. For the world at large, there are really only two names: Ivo Papasov and Yuri Yunakov. New York City resident Yunakov appears here with his second recording, and while the shock of the rapid-fire playing and incredible harmonies may be lessened by familiarity these days, the impact of the music itself hasn't waned. This is a more mature recording, with an emphasis on arrangements instead of pure speed, and the masterful saxophone work of Yunakov is far more in the forefront here. The big bonus on this CD is the accordion of Neshko Neshev, who steals the show on a number of tracks. There's a surprisingly good showing from American clarinetist Catherine Foster and solid percussion on dumbek only (no drum kit!) by Seido Salifoski. The weak link: synthesizer bass lines are walked through without much spirit, other synthed lines are just distracting, and the vocals are a bit stiff compared to the stellar performances heard elsewhere. --Louis Gibson

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