De Haidouks, Taraf | Of Lovers Gamblers & Parachute | CD

Taraf de Haïdouks is a Romanian taraf, or ensemble, from Clejani. The group appeared on screen in Tony Gatlif's film Latcho Drom and has recorded and performed with the Kronos Quartet. Its members still live in Clejani, in the Wallachian countryside.

Of Lovers, Gamblers And Parachute Skirts is a one disc folk album released by Crammed Discs on 16 January 2015. Stephane Karo and Vincent Kenis are credited as producers, and Stephane Karo as musical director. Lead vocals are by Constantin Lautaru and Marin P. Manole, with guest vocals from Gheorghe Manole, Marin Sandu and Viorica Rudăreasa.

Track List

1. Balalau from Bucharest
2. Moldavian Shepherds' Dance
3. Cold Snowball
4. The Fields Are Blooming
5. Clejani Love Song
6. Manele Pomak
7. The High Balcony in Ciolpan
8. Where Do You Come From, Dear Lady?
9. No Snow, No Rain
10. I'll Tell You How It Is in the Other World
11. Dance Suite a La Clejani
12. Mother, My Little Mama
13. I've Got a Parachute Skirt
14. Marius' Lament