Stumari (Georgia) for Prog Folk

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If a Georgian is proud of anything on earth, it's the Georgian, especially musical, folklore. There are numerous traditional bands preserving this huge heritage, but a number of collectives also make efforts to adapt it with Western musical influences. Stumari is among the best in doing so. They came together in early 2000s. Being an acoustic collective (save for occasional electric keyboards), Stumari performs their folk with mesmerizing beauty and with moods quite diverse, from classical to psychedelic. The band has so far released to albums:
2004 - Betsvis Khidi (Rope Bridge)
2009 - Dila (Morning)

I'm presenting the YouTube playlist for the album, so you can see what I'm talking about:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPPAWYpnHpdetPXOoEDOuV1FBDYpuSVad

I hope PA folks will like it!

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Thandrus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 05 2007 Location: Georgia Status: Offline Points: 402	Topic: Stumari (Georgia) for Prog Folk Posted: April 22 2015 at 10:11
	If a Georgian is proud of anything on earth, it's the Georgian, especially musical, folklore. There are numerous traditional bands preserving this huge heritage, but a number of collectives also make efforts to adapt it with Western musical influences. Stumari is among the best in doing so. They came together in early 2000s. Being an acoustic collective (save for occasional electric keyboards), Stumari performs their folk with mesmerizing beauty and with moods quite diverse, from classical to psychedelic. The band has so far released to albums: 2004 - Betsvis Khidi (Rope Bridge) 2009 - Dila (Morning) I'm presenting the YouTube playlist for the album, so you can see what I'm talking about: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPPAWYpnHpdetPXOoEDOuV1FBDYpuSVad I hope PA folks will like it!

ClemofNazareth Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Prog Folk Researcher Joined: August 17 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4659	Posted: April 23 2015 at 06:41
	Sadly I'm in China at the moment and can't get to this, but from your description these guys sound intriguing. I'll be back in the States over the weekend and will check them out then. Hopefully Keneth can have a listen as well.
	"Peace is the only battle worth waging." Albert Camus

turambar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: April 29 2015 Location: Norway Status: Offline Points: 2	Posted: April 29 2015 at 11:58
	I definitely like this stuff! Interesting and relaxing music. Thanks!

Thandrus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 05 2007 Location: Georgia Status: Offline Points: 402	Posted: April 30 2015 at 20:00
	Just uploaded their second album on YouTube - enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPPAWYpnHpdcWcbqTxRK6-__QFr6KLaCq

ClemofNazareth Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Prog Folk Researcher Joined: August 17 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4659	Posted: November 15 2015 at 10:05
	Stumari have been added to Prog Folk. Thandrus, please check you private messages. We're missing record label information about the albums and also could use a good band photo. Thanks for the recommendation!
	"Peace is the only battle worth waging." Albert Camus