Kocani Orkestar | Ravished Pride | CD

Koçani Orkestar is a brass band from the city of Kočani in the Republic of Macedonia, described in its region as Romska Orientalna Musika, meaning Oriental Gypsy music. The band was founded by trumpet player Naat Veliov, and its line-up has changed over the years. Its music combines traditional dance music from Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia, Turkish and Bulgarian rhythms, rumba and salsa, and Indian film music, with lyrics in Macedonian, Romani and a Turkish dialect.

The Ravished Bride is a CD album released by Crammed Discs on 13 October 2008. It was produced by Stephane Karo and Vincent Kenis, with arrangements credited to the band. It was recorded at Promuzika/Tra-la-la Studio in Skopje, FYR Macedonia, and mixed at XXL Studio in Brussels.

Track List

1. Sokeres (What Are You Doing?)
2. Romani Caj (Gypsy Girl)
3. Atlantis
4. La Llorona
5. Papigo
6. Mangelma Stoposto (I Love You 100%)
7. Gelum Ko Bijav (I Went To A Wedding)
8. Kalino Mome (A Girl Named Kalino)
9. Hajde Te Kelas (Let's Dance)
10. Sahara Dreams
11. Kodraka (In The Field)
12. Divanosko (The Smooth Talker)
13. But Katili (How I Feel About My Girlfriend's Ex)