Title: Fox and The Lion
Artist: Trio Kavkasia
Label: Trad. Crossroads
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 780702433121
Genre: International, Russian

In 15 years, we have never signed a group as a result of hearing a demo sent in the mail. But when this arrived, we thought, 'Is this Phillip Glass or some group of genius, avant guarde vocalists?!' We were astonished to find that this was not new music at all but 1000-year-old songs sung by farmers from the Caucaus Mountains in Georgia! Performed by three music students from Yale, who, upon first hearing a Georgian choir, abandoned their studies and travelled to Georgia to learn this style, Trio Kavkasia has become the most renowned group performing this extraordinary repertoire. The Georgian song's three voice parts are filled with unexpected chords, beating dissonances and ringing unison tones creating a rich texture that doesn't follow Western rules of harmony or melody. Traditionally sung while wielding the plow, encamped on the battlefield, or imbibing wine during a wedding toast, this extraordinary music dates back to at least the 10th century and continues to thrive at local banquets and private gatherings. Here the renowned Trio Kavkasia presents traditional songs from cities and hamlets across Georgia, in styles ranging from wedding and work songs tocarols and hymns. This release is lavishly packaged with a slipcase and 20-page booklet.

Tracks:
1.1 Dadianuri Modzakhili (Song of the Dadianis)
1.2 Sadghegrdzelo-Madlobeli (A Toast, and We Are Thankful)
1.3 Shairebi (Humorous Verses)
1.4 Alilo (Alleluia)
1.5 Okro McHedelo (Goldsmith)
1.6 Satsqali Babua (Poor Grandpa)
1.7 Tsmindao Ghmerto (Holy God)
1.8 Mtsvanesa Da Ukudosa (Green and Hatless)
1.9 Telauri Maqruli (Wedding Song from Telavi)
1.10 Irinola
1.11 Razhams Didebulni Motsapeni (When the Great Desciples)
1.12 Sadats Vshobilvar (Where I Was Born)
1.13 Dhgashi Do Serit Skano Pipkre (Day and Night I Think of You)
1.14 Didi Daidzra Sul Mtani (He Called a Great Army Strong As a Mountain)
1.15 Ghmerto Mets Gadmomkhede (O God, Look Down Upon Me)
1.16 Misdevs Mela Lomsa (The Fox Pursues the Lion)
1.17 Jgragish (For St. George)
1.18 Motsikulno Tsmindano (Holy Apostles)
1.19 Urmuli (Cart-Driver's Song)
1.20 Dala Kojas Khelghvazhale (Dali Is Giving Birth on the Cliffs)
1.21 Ali-Pasha
1.22 Samnive Sheviqarenit (The Three of Us Gathered)
1.23 Sulta Tana (To the Souls)

Audio Sample:
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