Items12The creator’s order
  1. 1Hani Rumba (1996)Hani Rumba (1996)Released 1 Jan 1996Boban Marković leads this southern Serbian Romani brass powerhouse from Vranje with remarkable melodic discipline. Rather than relying purely on sonic impact, the ensemble builds around Marković's fluid flugelhorn phrasing and intricate call-and-response horn lines. Tracks like the title piece…0
  2. 2Iag Bari: The Gypsy Horns From the Mountains Beyond (2001)Iag Bari: The Gypsy Horns From the Mountains Beyond (2001)Released 1 Jan 2001Hailing from the isolated northeastern Romanian village of Zece Prăjini, Fanfare Ciocărlia are renowned for blistering speed, yet Iag Bari reveals their astounding rhythmic control. The title track and traditional horas weave intricate 7/8 and 11/8 dances with crisp unison breaks that never lose…0
  3. 3L'orient est rouge (1997)L'orient est rouge (1997)Released 1 Jan 1997Recorded for Crammed Discs, this milestone North Macedonian Romani brass album highlights the distinctive Turkish and Middle Eastern modes underpinning the Vardar valley tradition. Centred on the brilliant trumpet of Naat Veliov and sinuous clarinet runs, the arrangements breathe through languid…0
  4. 4Tales and Songs from Weddings and Funerals (2002)Tales and Songs from Weddings and Funerals (2002)Released 1 Jan 2002Goran Bregović's Wedding and Funeral Band unites brass soloists from Serbia, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria with classical strings and traditional polyphonic voices. Rather than treating brass as background artillery, the arrangements treat cornet and flugelhorn melodies as solemn narrative threads.…0
  5. 5Go Marko Go (2007)Go Marko Go (2007)Released 1 Jan 2007Marking the generational handover from father Boban to son Marko Marković, this album showcases blistering technical agility grounded in deep family training. Young Marko's solos are extraordinary for their pitch-perfect trills and jazz-literate chromaticism. Pieces like Turbo Čoček blend urban…0
  6. 6Dzambo Agusevi Orchestra: Brass Like It HotDzambo Agusevi Orchestra: Brass Like It HotLeader Džambo Agušev grew up in Strumica, North Macedonia, mastering the regional virtuosic trumpet tradition before expanding into global touring. On this vibrant set, his ensemble executes dizzying 7/8 and 9/8 aksak rhythms with surgical accuracy. The brass voicings retain their biting Macedonian…0
  7. 7Orkestar Fejat Sejdić: The Trumpet of GučaOrkestar Fejat Sejdić: The Trumpet of GučaFejat Sejdić was widely revered as the gentleman of Guča, winning the Golden Trumpet multiple times while preserving an elegant, lyric-first approach to southern Serbian Romani brass. Recorded during the festival's golden era, this collection prioritises warm tone and singing lead phrases over…0
  8. 8Queens and Kings (2007)Queens and Kings (2007)Released 1 Jan 2007To celebrate their tenth anniversary, the Zece Prăjini ensemble invited veteran Romani vocalists including Šaban Bajramović, Esma Redžepova, and Florentina Sandu into the studio. By stepping back to accompany celebrated singers, the band demonstrates their understated dynamic range and sympathetic…0
  9. 9Disko Partizani (2007)Disko Partizani (2007)Released 1 Jan 2007Stefan Hantel's landmark release introduced Balkan brass to international dancefloors, but the album's lasting strength lies in its respect for original acoustic ensemble textures. Collaborating with musicians from Romania, Serbia, and Greece, Shantel pairs authentic brass lines with buoyant…0
  10. 10Gypsy Mambo (1999)Gypsy Mambo (1999)Released 1 Jan 1999Trumpet virtuoso Naat Veliov leads his family ensemble through a masterclass in Macedonian Romani brass, recorded live and direct. The record balances classic 9/8 and 7/8 dances with playful nods to Latin rhythm, demonstrating how resilient Balkan brass bands are when adopting new forms. Veliov's…0