Just a quick live recording of The Hessle Ceilidh Band playing for dancing to find out more visit www. hessleceilidhband.com or email pippa.king@yahoo.co.uk

Cock of the North

Virtuoso Hammer Dulcimer player Amanda Lowe and legendary Hurdy-Gurdy player Quentin Budworth  playing music from the Silk Road, the medieval trade route linking China with the West. 

‘Echoes of the Silk Road’ features arrangements and interpretations of music inspired by the incredible fusion of cultures, religions, lifestyles found along the Silk Road.

Amanda Lowe says:

‘My instrument, the Hammer Dulcimer, evolved through the cross-cultural fertilisation of traders, warriors and pilgrims who met along the Silk Road. It is found in many countries along the route, each area creating distinctly different Dulcimers to suit the local music.’

‘These concerts feature two unusual instruments: Hammer Dulcimer – a precursor of the piano and Hurdy Gurdy – a medieval wheel violin. During the performance we will also be weaving tales and legends from the different countries. The concerts all take place in beautiful historic buildings with fine acoustic properties’.

A thousand years ago, the Chinese had built up a vibrant trade route with the west, feeding the medieval world’s desire for the opulence and luxury of silk which was produced by a closely guarded secret process in China. Silk became a trading currency, and exchanged hands many times by different traders along the journey, each time increasing in value.

Turkmen Folk Song

A fusion of Arabic, Andalucian, Celtic and Medieval music designed to get bodies dancing. Some of this countries finest acoustic musicians play the wildest cross-over music being made in England today. Featuring Hurdy-Gurdy, Hammered dulcimer, Cymbali, Arabic Percussion, 'Ud, Psaletry, Violin, Didjeridub, Jaw Harp, Flute, Bass and Vocals.
This recording is 100% sample free and 100% click free, all the music on this record is made by human beings. The music is organically grown in order for you to party. the Lost Music Of Celtarabia celebrate the universality and diversity of acoustic dance culture.

The ride

The last camel

Dance of the Yao people

Some items from The Christmas set from historical musicians The Grinnigogs

09 Gaudete

08 The Boars Head Carol

07 Sussex Carol

06 In Dulci Jubilo

05 Gower Wassail

04 Good King Wenceslas

03 Tomorrow will be my dancing day

02 The Coventry Carol

01 The Holly & The Ivy

A sneaky peak from our forthcoming Live Album ... Instructions for use turn up loud and leap about!

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