World Folk Music
This page contains solos, duos and bands.
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World 106 C-irish-covers-solo-MelbourneWorld 106 D-irish-covers-Duo-MelbourneCyril and Andy have been setting alight many's a pub, club, wedding, and social functions for many years in and around Melbourne. Their brand of upbeat and toe tapping music will have you jumping along through-out the night. Cyril migrated from Ireland in the early '90's and still retains his roots to this day. Andrew is a highly respected fiddler who has been a mainstay in the folk music scene in Melbourne for many years, a close friend of the late great Billy Moran, Andy is a fine exponent of the celtic fiddle. song list-cover |
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World Music 108A-MelbourneRuth (mandolin, vocals) and Tania (guitar, vocals) play exquisite original pieces and fresh arrangements of music from around the world, particularly from Spanish and South American traditions, Italian etc. Tania has a deep appreciation for, and understanding of world music (especially Spanish and South American styles). She uniquely combines her classical and technical discipline with her love of world music for a beautiful and evocative result. Ruth is a master mandolinist and has played mandolin professionally since a teenager. Whatever the style or tempo, Ruth will play with a great deal of musicality and with unique style, showing the (often underrated) instrument’s potential. Ruth is also a capable singer, with a gentle, sweet voice. Listen. |
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World 220F -Italian-French-accordionist-MelbournePhil is a superb roving musical entertainer. His repertoire is huge taking any requests and singing in 15 languages. His accordion is perfect for roving as the sound floats into the distance. Philippe has a great ability to make people laugh, dance and sing along and create general merriment. With European ,ballads and popular, Phil specialises in French and Italian music. He has played festivals, restaraunts and shopping centresand many school shows .He has done 5 series on SBS-TV with Gabriel Gate on Tour. Fantastique! |
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world 221A -French-Melbourne TAKE A TRIP through the golden age of French musette, swing jazz and chanson with the Melbourne based trio an ensemble specialising in the music of Paris from the 1920s to 50s. |
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Scottish 335A-MelbourneRecognised as Australia’s premier “Celtic” rock band due to The rapport the band form with any audience and their unquenchable desire to deliver the “traditional” Celtic musical experience, has placed them at the top of the Gaelic music genre in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. This is a powerful band that skilfully ignites the full-force of the Celtic sound. From the penetrating beats of the bohdrahn in the battle songs of the Jacobite rebellion to the hypnotising drone of the pipes in the evocative love ballads of Scotland and Ireland, the audience is conquered by the most fiery and delicate textures of Celtic music. This accompanied by the outrageous antics of the band’s frontman sees audiences singing to every chorus and subsequently enquiring as to where they are performing next. The bands reputation as outstanding entertainers has led them to perform at Festival Interceltique De Lorient France a number of times over the past few years. the band has also performed internationally in New York, Scotland, New Zealand, and locally in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth and Tasmania. The band have been regular guests at Australian showcases like the National Celtic Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Queenscliffe Music Festival, Big Blues Day Out, Perth International Arts Festival, Brunswick Music Festival and have made many live radio and television appearances in Australia and overseas. With a mixture of traditional Scottish and Irish music and modern self penned celtic rock the band represents the best of new age Folk Music. Through a diverse and unique mix of sound’s featuring guitar, mandolin, fiddle, military snare, the highland bagpipes and even a didgeridoo, it is little wonder the band are one of Australia’s most popular festival acts. |
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Country 340AA-MelbourneOur music is based on Negro music from the 20's and 30's, with influences from the goodtime blues era, early Jazz classics, and Hillbilly music. |
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World 431C -MelbourneAustralia’s ukulele virtuoso, guitarist and singer A.J. and cellist Jenny perform classic material from the 1920’s and 30’s through to the 21 st century. or band 431DThe quartet version includes Dave on vocals, guitar, ukulele and Wendy on vocals, accordion, violin and percussion. From the Ukulele Picnic of Hawaii to the inaugural Melbourne Ukulele Festival to corporate events, weddings and wineries, the band has charmed audiences with their evocative and captivating performances.
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world 111E-Gypsy -European-MelbourneA range of swinging Jazz and latin songs, tantalizing Gypsy melodies and European cafe favorites from a blend of charming vocals, dancing tunes and infectious rhythms. tunes from Russia, France, Italy, Klezmer and Tango. world 111F-serenading-European-MelbourneThe group are as experienced at concerts as at the European art form of serenading at tables and taking requests as well as creating an atmosphere in a street festival. Ernie specializes in Jewish music and Phil specializes in Middle-Eastern music. They have worked together with theatre and dance events for Russian, Armenian, Jewish, Turkish, French and Italian and other productions and communities, as well as parties and weddings. tunes from Russia, France, Italy, Klezmer, Jazz , Classical,and Tango. video World 111G-Jewish-MelbourneA world music festival & concert band, inspired by Eastern European Jewish traditional celebration and dance music. The band also creates infectious and soulful fusions of klezmer with gypsy, jazz and eastern music. World 111H-Greek-MelbourneAn invigorating ensemble whose performances take the audience on an uplifting and mesmerizing journey through Greek and Sephardic traditions World 111J-Middle Eastern-MelbourneAn exciting 6 piece band bringing the traditional music and dance of the Middle east to life with their own East meets west flavour.
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World 285B-folk-dance calling-MelbourneA Dance & Song group performing traditional and contemporary folk music from around the world. A major part of Bobsy-Die's attraction is the friendly and fun filled approach to their music and especially their dance calling. Teaching traditional folk dancing and getting everyone involved in having a good time. The band have performed for audiences of over 20,000 at the Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne to private parties for Mohammad Ali & Madonna, schools, Moomba, Festivals, Royal Melbourne Show, Tourism Victoria, Cultural tours of Bulgaria, corporate functions, exhibitions, clubs almost anything and everywhere imaginable. |
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World 460B -NSWAn Aboriginal dance display group from Albury. |
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World 468AA-French-MelbourneCathryn is also an accomplished piano-accordionist and has spent the last ten years building her improvisational skills in Perth and then in Melbourne, on both piano-accordion and viola.She has spent the last two years studying jazz and improvisation on the accordion and playing with numerous bands - thus becoming immersed in various forms of folk, jazz and rock. french a specialty
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World 469AA-sea shanties -MelbourneViolin – Guitar – Percussion. Melding musical styles from the seven seas, The band deliver an eclectic mix of songs that create an ambience to compliment any oceanic event. Specialising in Celtic music and Sea Shanties, this versatile and visual trio produce a performance that appeals to all generations and nationalities making them suitable for any event or public appearance. Vocal or Instrumental, Roaming or Stage show, Acoustic or Amplified, In Pirate costume or more refined An act that can definitely adapt to any clients’ request Dressed as pirates or for formal occasions attire to suit. all original music |
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World 470AA-irish-Melbourne The band blends traditional Irish music with strong dance-beat rhythms to create tunes which get hands clapping and feet dancing. This group is well known in “Irish pubs” around Victoria, and at festivals including Port Fairy, Koroit, Gippsland and Geelong. They’ve also recorded 4 popular CDs. |
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World 471AA -MelbourneThe band do their own take on traditional celtic folk songs to the more contemporary styles of the progues the boys create an energy that is real and some what infectious to the ear and feet. |
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World 472D-German Band-Sydney A leading group of talented musicians who have played at the famous Fairfield Octoberfest Weekend Celebrations and The Löwenbräu Keller in The Rocks, Sydney. World 472DD-Oktoberfest Floorshow-NSWNow you can experience all the fun, music and dancing of a Munich OKTOBERFEST, anytime of the year, right here in Australia. |
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World 473A -NSWThe floorshow is a scintillating, interactive stage production, suitable for all events, be it corporate, festival or private. Four beautifully costumed musicians combine dance, circus skills and character performance with virtuoso musical talent, transporting the audience from the intimacy of a Parisian cafe, to a tango dance hall, to a Cairo night club, in a celebration of love, passion and humour. Nifty costume changes, a bunch of tricks and splendid props, make for a show which is lots of fun. The audience is invited to play! Meet the sweet and sultry clarinettist who performs dare devil acts of fire eating, fire fakir and fire twirling. The dancing showgirl who flirts with her feather fans and belly dance routines, before joining the band with dynamic drumming. The dashing violinist, playing amongst the crowd, drawing the ladies into the romance behind his bow, and the cool charm of the piano accordionist, driving the music and it's exciting gypsy burlesque sound, with a range of tunes, such as the tango 'Boulevarde of Broken dreams', the exotic 'Miserlou', and the rousing Brahms 'Hungarian Dance'. Adaptable show length 20 - 40 mins. view video
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Diligaff-Ballarat-VicDilligaff perform Celtic and Irish tunes with some country, Rock N roll and 70-80's covers. can also perform as a duo
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La Compania-Melbourne La Compañia is a unique Australian ensemble, performing a rarely-heard repertoire on historically important instruments, to form a consort rich in possibilities. The 5 piece ensemble consists of cornetto, shawm, sackbuts & percussion |
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Takin Time-West Gippsland-VicMusic for dancing! Music with style! Ballads, Country, Folk and Pop. Takin Time play dinner-concert style music with a mix of well known up-tempo Irish songs and ballads. |
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King Marong and Afro Mandinko-Melbourne8-10 piece contemporary West African dance band Experience the high energy grooves and funky afro moves of this is world inspired Afrobeat explosion! Master percussionist King Marong and his band Afro Mandinko deliver a breath of fresh air into the Australian African/World music scene with their original cross genre style and dynamic stage presence. Fusing the centuries old traditions of West Africa with the contemporary sounds of Western styles, this energetic ensemble create a vibrant blend of irresistible dance music. With elements of Afro beat, funk, reggae and jazz it’s a modern mix, underpinned by the deep roots of the traditional rhythms and melodies of Kings Mandinkan heritage. This is an audio-visual feast that no one should resist! King Marong has been working with this group of Melbourne’s premier musicians for some time now playing and arranging the traditional songs of the Gambia with a contemporary feel. The genre has been described as “afrobeat-jazz-funk-reggae-fusion” and is accompanied by a dancer during live performance to further convey the message of the music and maintain its cultural authenticity. Listen to King Marong and Afro Mandinka Afro Mandinko are…… King Marong : lead vox and djembe Kuukua Ackua : vox and dance Michael Havir : keyboard Richie Brain : lead guitar Conrad Henderson : base guitar Paul Holleman : sax David Joseph : kit drums Beck Matthews : kora (African harp), kamelngoni (hunters harp) trumpet and vox |
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Ukrainian Cossack Dancers-Melbournehas a dedicated design team which devote many hours researching, designing and looking for materials, paying particular attention to the authenticity of the costumes. Since the Ensemble's inception numerous costumes from many different regions of Ukraine (for various age groups) have been designed to become the largest Ukrainian Folk Dancing Ensemble in Australia, and tour Internationally regulary. The Ensemble developed a rich repertoire of dances from various regions of Ukraine and the variety of costumes that accompany these dances. View Video |
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Gonebanda-MelbourneGonebanda is a new and unique voice in the Australian music scene. Drawing from the Folk style of Banda, which is a 150 year old Italian tradition encompassing brass music, folk songs and opera. Gonebanda adds to this mix, improvisation, reinterpretations of Italian Classic's and original compositions that celebrate the spirit of community music Featuring Kavisha Mazzella (vocals, accordion, mandolin, tambourine and guitar) Kavisha is along time exponent of Italian folk music through her choir ” La Voce Della Luna” and as a solo performer at major Australian and international music festivals. Three of Melbourne’s most experienced and eclectic jazz musicians Gianni Marinucci (trumpet) Howard Cairns (acoustic bass, sousaphone, euphonium) Ronny Ferella (drums, melodica) will play alongside Kavisha to create this wonderful Melbourne ensemble, Gonebanda. The evening will concluded with a series of frenetic tarantellas, Mazzella chastising us for sitting in our chairs “like eggs” inviting us to dance our woes away, as she and her musical tarantati evoked a culture in which music can still heal the body, soothe the soul and put an exuberant spring in one’s step. |
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Eurotramp-NSWEurotramp is a collective of musicians, who draw on a wealth of different musical genres. From French to Italian , from Tangos to Hungarian Csardases , they serve up a musical feast. |
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Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra-MelbourneThe Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra is an ensemble of 25 professional and dedicated amateur musicians who perform an electric array of music for mandolins, mandolas, mandocellos, classical guitars and double bass. |
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The Woohoo Revue-MelbourneThe Woohoo Revue combine old world charm with new world excitement. Their original take on traditional Gypsy tunes is guarenteed to get any party started and keep it going until the dancers can dance no more. Melodies twirl between the trumpet, sax and violin. Dance inspiring rhythms bound and leap between the drums, electric bass and guitar. With stage presence overflowing with vitality and fun, The Woohoo revue capture hearts and minds and dancing feet wherever they go. The music is undeniably ‘gypsy’, with scorching Balkan melodies played over relentlessly tight and funky rhythms. According to Beat Magazine the sound of the band ‘reflects the unique experience of a ‘gypsy’ band raised on Melbourne dance-floors’. |
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Ellen Hundley Duo-MelbourneEllen Hundley and Bill Desailly play music from the old and new worlds, on a variety of instruments. Their repertoire includes many styles including Italian and Spanish Vocals.
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