Dances of the World's Peoples, Vol. 2: European Folk Dances

In this second volume of Dances of the World’s Peoples, learn the origins of the Neopolitan Tarantella (the dance came from the practice of pressing grapes for wine by jumping on them with one’s bare feet), and how the Branle reflects the joyful spirit of the French people. Hear the Horo dance of the Balkan countries in three different variations, as well as many more captivating dances. Liner notes include historical notes, descriptions, and dance instructions by series editors Ronnie and Stu Lipner, international folk dance experts.

EN ESPAÑOL

En este segundo volumen de Las Danzas de los Pueblos del Mundo, se enseñan los orígenes de la Tarantella napolitana (la danza que proviene de la práctica del prensado de las uvas para el vino saltando sobre ellas con los pies descalzos), y también cómo el Branle refleja el espíritu alegre de los franceses. Escucha la danza Horo de los países balcánicos en tres variantes diferentes, como también muchas otras danzas fascinantes.

Las notas internas incluyen notas históricas, descripciones e instrucciones de baile por editores de la Serie Ronnie y Stu Lipner, expertos internacionales de danza folclórica.

Track Listing

101	Tarantella from Naples (Italy)	Italian folk ensemble featuring mandolin, guitar	02:01
102	Sicillian Waltz (Sicily)	Italian folk ensemble featuring bass violin, mandolin, bass guitar	01:37
103	Branle (France)	Accordion player from Vendée	02:38
104	Sevillanos (Spain)	Singer with flamenco guitar and dancer, Seville	02:24
105	Donegal Round (Ireland)	Hyde Brothers	02:50
106	Greek Horo (Greece)	Trio Pikoula	03:24
201	Fairy Reel (Ireland)	Michael Coleman	03:09
202	Ballo (Italy)	Antonio Benossa	01:15
203	Irish Two Couple Dance (Ireland)	Flanagan Brothers	03:15
204	Gankino Horo (Bulgaria)	Boris Karlov	02:52
205	Kasapsko Horo (Bulgaria)	Unidentified musical ensemble	02:06
206	Teshkoto	The Yugoslav National Folk Ballet	03:17