Datura medieval music

Francesco Scafidi, Lies Sommer, Tom Haage and Nynke Glazema are together the band Datura. We work for more than ten years now as medieval musicians and have played in many castles, joustig events, medieval village parties, openings, direction dinners, archeological presentations, ceremonies, weddings, gothic- folk- and fantasy festivals in the Netherlands and abroad. Once even in a swimming pool.

The band name Datura comes from the beautiful datura plant, also called 'angels trumpeth.

The datura was used in former times to come in the clouds.

Already in the early Middle Ages knew German herbal females (Hexen), a spread made from datura, belladonna and dried toads you could float through the air.

The best effect was obtained by applying these green fly ointment on the tip of a broomstick

Line-up:

Nynke Glazema: viella, hurdy-gurdy, shawm and vocals

Tom Haage: spanish lute, various flutes, shawm and vocals

Francesco Scafidi: davul, sazz, jewish harp and vocals 

Lies Sommer: harp, hurdy-gurdy, shawm and vocals

Datura  - Discography

Alpha et Omega (debut)

Gratus et Optatus (2016)

Ithilien

Ithilien is a Belgian metal band defining itself as FolkCore to underline the combination of traditional Belgian (Folk) music, played with Flemish bagpipes, a hurdy gurdy, whistles and a bouzouki ; and a modern metal genre (Death Metal, MetalCore)influenced by bands such as Parkway Drive, Architects, All Shall Perish, and many more. Ever since a stable and ideal line-up was formed in 2012, Ithilien has been working hard on its music, live performances and its image in general, making it a concept more than just another folk metal.

Line-up:

Pierre (Vocals, lead guitar & bouzouki)

Tuur (Rhythm Guitar)

Ben (Bass)

Hugo (Bagpipe)

Myrna (Violin)

Sabrina (Hurdy Gurdy)

Jerry (Drums)

Ithilien - Discography

Tribute to the Fallen EP (2011)

Endless Horizons (2011)

Wacken Battle Single (2013)

From Ashes to the Frozen Land (2013)

Upcoming Shows

Oct. 22 BE Chenee

Nov. 05 BE Deerlijk

Dec. 03 BE Huy

Greenrose Faire

Greenrose Faire plays rousing Celtic folk rock with head-bobbing, toe-tapping rock feel. The Finnish sextet meshes mandolins and violin with rock drums and bass and symphonic synths, and spikes the rollicking attitude with the slightly ominous overtones of Finnish melancholy. Greenrose Faire sounds lively and modern but still tugs at the nostalgia strings for the long-gone days of yore.

Greenrose Faire plays jaunty folk rock, taking you on a journey to a world of ancient woods and solitary beaches as well as lively village markets and rowdy taverns.

The band has great fun on stage, and have played everywhere from corner pubs to concert halls, and from intimate weddings to international festivals, among others Elfia in The Netherlands (with e.g. Rapalje and Harmony Glen) and the Häme Medieval Fair six years in a row (with e.g. Värttinä and Korpiklaani) They also host an annual two-day Medieval Folk Festival of their own in Tampere. 

Line-up:

Salla Rimmi - lead vocals,

Hanna Heinonen - violin,

Niilo Sirola - bouzouki, 

Petri Hannuksela - keyboards,

Mikko Kaipainen - bass,

Tomi Hyttinen - drums & backing vocals

Greenrose Faire - Discography

Beggars and Thieves EP (2010)

Neverending Journey (2011)

My Home Is Where My Heart Is (2013)

Feed the Flames (2015)

Studium Instrumentów Etnicznych

Studium Instrumentów Etnicznych  -( SIE,  The Study Of Ethnic Instruments)  -  is a polish band formed at 4. April 2012, by Piotr “Stiff” Stefański, who is the founder and leader of it. The band consists of a few people in different ages, who creates music, using ethnic instruments from around the world. (Mainly the African drums, which are the hallmark of this group).  Melodies refers to folklore of Świętokrzyskie Mountains, but we can also hear electronic sounds, flute, trumpet and guitar. The music genre is psychofolk. Personal, lyric and unique texts are complementing to this musical works.

The SIE band’s concerts are more like theatrical performances, full of psychedelic trance, energy and sometimes wild and “dark”, but also positive emotions.  You will not be indifferent , listening to this music.  They were performing  for example at the Cross Culture Festival, Folk Off Tour,  twice at famous  Polish  Radio 3rd Channel,  or Fląder Festival.

 The band ‘s first album was published in 2014 and entitled “Tu nie ma miejsca na starch” (Here is no place for  fear). The second album “3.5.7., which goes in alternative music direction will be coming soon.

Tracks, promoting the album “3.5.7.”:

I thank Nina Ewa for the information of the band and for taking the time to translate it into English 

https://soundcloud.com/sieband

Elvya Dulcimer

Elvya loves to make music that comes straight from her heart. She loves and lives in the forest, and you can hear that coming through in her music.

She plays a magical instrument called the Hammered Dulcimer.

Also she writes some songs in her own language called 'Elvyan'.

Elvya's first cd is called 'Untold Stories'. For this cd, she collaborated with 14 guest musicians from famous bands such as Ayreon, Cesair and Within Temptation.

She is currently working on a second album, which will feature even more artists.

Line-up:

Elvya Dulcimer - Vocals, Songwriting, Hammered Dulcimer

Elvya Dulcimer - Discography

Untold Stories (2015)

Tracks

1.Intro

2.Nature

3.Lavor Mi Gente

4.Gover Si Vena

5.Socopelli

6.Remember

7.Try To Listen

8.Kardizam

9.Leave Me

10.Daddy

11.Spring Dance

12.Ann'Vatu (album version)

13.Outro

Rapalje

The musicians of Rapalje with their wild hair and medieval kilts create flaming energy with their enthusiasm and motivation. With sensitive ballads, fiery songs and vivacious Celtic melodies Rapalje electrifies their audience. A concert of Rapalje is like a journey through time with recognizable licentiousness and a rough way of life.

Line-up:

DIEB: Vocals, Fiddle, Tin Whistle & Accordion

WILLIAM: Vocals, Gitouki, Mandolin, Bodhrán,& Tea-Chest Bass

MACEAL: Vocals, Mouth Organ, Squeezebox, Gitouki, Bodhrán & Tea-Chest Bass

DAVID: Highlandpipes, Borderpipes, Tin Whistle & Low Whistle

Rapalje - Discography

Into Folk (1998)

Rakish Paddies (the compiled album) (2000)

Alesia (2001)

Spades / Schoppen (2004)

Diamonds / Ruiten (2004)

Celtic Fire (live recordings in theatres) (2007)

Live DVD (2008) 

Double live CD (2010)

Clubs (2012)

Hearts (2014)

The band recorded 12 CD's, of which 3 were later compiled into 1 album, and 1 DVD

The Mediaeval Baebes

The Mediaeval Baebes exquisite storybook opened its pages in 1996 when a group of friends broke into a North London cemetery and sang together, clad in flowing white gowns and crowns of Ivy.

Conceptualised by Katharine Blake, formally of Miranda Sex Garden, the initial idea of getting a few friends together to sing for fun quickly escalated into the many headed beast and epic adventure that is this most unique of musical ensembles.

Sourcing lyrics from mediaeval and romantic texts and setting them to original scores using mediaeval and folk instruments, whilst singing in an impressive array of obscure and ancient languages, the Baebes offered a beguiling musical beauty and outstanding talent. Their choice of mediaeval texts were mythological, philosophical and dark in topic meditating upon the inevitability of death, the pointlessness of material possessions, the agony of unrequited love or the dangers of imbibing too much alcohol! Some themes are timeless!

Seventeen years and many incarnations later, these fair maidens have placed three albums into the top of the classical charts and contributed to the BBC production of The Virgin Queen which resulted in an Ivor Novello Award 2007 for best television soundtrack.

The Mediaeval Baebes have performed before awe-struckaudiences in the UK, United States, Canada, Asia and Europe in venues ranging from castles and caves to nightclubs and cathedrals. They have toured with Jools Holland and played at the Royal Albert Hall, Carnglaze Caverns in Cornwall, Jersey Opera House, Tewkesbury Abbey, supported Michael Flatley in Hyde Park, and performed at the legendary Lilith Fayre.

Their most recent album “Of Kings and Angels” showcases a celestial collection of Christmas Carols innovatively arranged for your seasonal delight …

Line-up:

Katharine Blake

Emily Alice Ovenden

Clare Marika Edmondson

Josephine Ravenheart

Melpomeni Kermanidou

Sophie Ramsay

Anna Tam

The Mediaeval Baebes - Discography

Salva Nos (1997)

Worldes Blysse (1998)

Undrentide (2000)

The Rose (2002)

Mirabilis (2005)

Illumination (2008)

Temptation (2010)

The Huntress (2012)

Of Kings & Angels (2013)

Johnny Nocash

Celtic Drunk Rock honesty born and raised in Mountain ON now residing in the big city of Toronto ON. A one man power house fuelling the fire with whiskey and filling the air with smoke.

Line-up:

Johnny Nocash

Johnny Nocash - Discography

Stepping Home "unreleased" (2010)

Dagger Road (2016)

Greed (2016)

Anilah

Anilah is the solo project of vocalist and composer Dréa Drury, a musician based in the Selkirk Mountains of Western Canada. Her inspirations draw from traditional shamanic sound practices, sacred chant, dark tribal, and Indian Classical.

She has studied the art of using the voice as a healing modality with gifted teachers such as Ali Akbar Khan, Shweta Jhaveri, and Silvia Nakkach. This has led to her own exploration of the esoteric application of sound, as well as psychoacoustic engineering, which she now weaves into the tapestry of her musical expression.

She approaches her voice and composition as practices which are deeply integrated with the remote landscapes where she was raised. Her love for nature, wildness, and the world of the elements inspires her to write music which directly reflects their essence. Weaving a soundscape that is ethereal, haunting, and ancient, Dréa's intention is to create music which aids in cathartic and transformative experience. To her, music is medicine.

She acknowledges her relationship to nature, silence, and moments of complete sensory absorption - to be her primary teachers.

Line-up:

Dréa Drury - Vocals, Synths, Composition

Kevin Thiessen - Editing, Mixing, additional guitars.

Lee Campese - Drums

Anilah - Discography

Anilah - Invoking the Numinous (2010)

Tracklist:

1.Black Feathered Sun

2.Metta

3.The Snow Lotus

4.Gaia

5.Iosis

6.Surrounded

Anilah - Warrior (2014) 

Tracklist:

1.Rolling Thunder

2.Warrior

3.Calling the Others

4.Medicine Chant

Songleikr

Songleikr is a Norwegian/Danish project based on many years of jamming traditional, Nordic folk music in the "Viking scene" all over Europe.

Line-up:

Ingrid Galadriel, NO

Christopher Juul, DK,

Maria Franz NO

Songleikr - Godtfolk

Tracklist:

1.Jenta Ho Gjekk Seg 02:46

2.Ravnene 03:22

3.Herr Ole 04:39

4.Friar Fra Nord 03:23

5.Vinda 02:40

6.Snåle Mi Jente 02:08

7.Hei Skål 02:22

8.Mann Og Mening 03:54

9.Min Pipa 03:16