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Publications form an important part of Global Music Centre operations. In the early days of the organization, publishing was associated mainly with research on workers’ music, and publications were principally in the form of books and printed music. Since the 1990s, however, the focus has shifted to sound recordings. CDs are produced by the Global Music Centre from recordings made both in the field and in the Centre’s own studio.

Global Music Centre CDs include a unique collection of the music of the Fenno-Ugric and Samoyed peoples. Recording and studying this traditional music is a continuing function of the Global Music Centre.

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New Releases

Hilja Grönfors Study Book of Old Finnish Kale (Roma) Songs


The Study Book of Old Finnish Kale (Roma) Songs is an introduction to the songs and singing style of Finland’s Roma people. The master folk singer Hilja Grönfors is the guide to the world of Kale songs.

The release includes recordings and notes for 32 unaccompanied songs from Grönfors’ repertoire.

 

Phurange kaalengo džiilengo sikjibosko liin

Phurane kaalengo džiilengo sikjibosko liin rigila meen aro Finitiko kaalengo džiilen ta aro lengo džambibosko maneera. Mestaros folkengo džambiboskiiri Hilja Grönfors hin douva koon rikila meen aro kaalengo džiilengo bolipa.

Aro dai liin hin Grönforsiako programmosta 32 džiilja uutan baiba bi lyijaha ta nuotensa.

Nefes - DamlaNefes - Damla

The third Nefes-album Damla ('a drop') marks the impressive, almost 30 years long journey of this Helsinki based group. Through the arrangements of the tracks on this recording the group crosses boundaries boldly from Turkish music to many others – e.g. to blues. You will find also two beautiful traditional tunes for children.
Yet another track to be mentioned is Nikriz Peşrev by Ismaîl Hakki Bey (1866-1927), which has seldom been recorded.

Available on CD and digital download