Talitha Qumi - Eclectic prog???

I would like to suggest Talitha Qumi be added to the site.  A couple of years ago another member on PA told me about this band and at the time I seached for a copy of the album but was unable to find one... until now! 
Talitha Qumi is from Cluj, Romania.  Sadly they are no longer active and have only ever produced one album, Despre Cuvinte.  The album was released by Soft Records in 1995.  It's very difficult to categorize as it is rather experimental and eclectic in it's approach: there are various elements of folk, symphonic, and even psychedellic...  perhaps other members could have a listen and offer some feedback.  Unfortunately I can't seem to find that much info about the band - again, if anyone could provide me with more info, I would be grateful.
The entire album can be streamed from the band's MySpace page

Talitha Qumi on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Videos

and can be ordered directly from Soft Records, though unfortunately they don't export - a kind friend in Romania bought and sent my my copy!

Soft Records

This album is definitely worth a listen, and is a significant contribution to the Romanian Progressive Rock scene.

Harmonium.ro, thanks for your input.  I had been wondering for a while why this band had never been suggested for inclusion in the site, and had assumed that it was due to the lack of availability, then I discovered that it could be ordered direct from Soft Records, and streamed on MySpace.
I also tried to access the band's own website and got a message saying that I needed a special invitation.  This is a shame, and it would be good for the band to know that there are some people out there who appreciate their work. 
I agree with it's classification as Prog Folk. (this was first in my list of influences)  After WyrDGeneS I'm rather hesitant about labelling things as being one thing or another, in this case I wanted suggestions from other members.  there is no doubt that Phoenix has been a major influence, and the lyrics and incantations are also rooted in folklore.
Thanks for your offer to write the bio and add the band   It would be difficult for me to do it given the lack of information.
btw, you probably already know this, but Kogaion (full album) has now been made available for streaming on Last.fm as well as MySpace, and Marius Baras has announced his attention to make the album available commercially, though I'm not sure whether this will be in the form of a re-release or a download.
Fingers crossed! 

I thought that Talitha Qumi were already added here... a good case indeed. Let's see how it evolves.

That's great. I'll start writing the bio, then. 

Excelent discovery!

Edited by Spitf1r3 - April 12 2010 at 06:31

The website for which a special invitation is needed is www.talithaqumi.com.  It is given on the back of the CD.
I was delighted when I saw Kogaion on Last.fm.  I have it from Marius himself that he intends to make Kogaion available - he sent me a shout on Last.fm.  Lets hope he does so soon, so that Kogaion can be added too.  It definitely deserves a place here!  Btw, on which Romanian site did you see this?  Any site with info on Romanian prog is of interest to me. 

The original TQ website I found in 2006, with the full album on streaming and the extended biography written by the drummer, was this: http://home.chello.no/~digiart/talithaqumi/TQ/MAIN/main.html

Later I googled the band members by name and I found this website of the drummer: http://dragosandriana.my-place.us/ He's now a graphic designer and the website is dedicated to his graphic work. I wrote to the e-mail he has there but he doesn't seem to use it any more.

Now that I've googled his name again, it seems like I found his Facebook profile. Keep your fingers crossed!

Any news yet? 

That's great news, thanks!  Look forward to seeing it on here, and I wish you all the best with your move!  

harmonium.ro wrote: That's great. I'll start writing the bio, then.

What happened to this, has it been approved?  Did you manage to find the time to write the bio?  If you don't have time, I could write it, though it won't be in much detail.  I REALLY want this album to be included on the site...  please!!!