Before Anton Karis became a domestically well known radio journalist, he played the flute in Berits Halsband and also made a guest appearance on obscure band Occident's only album. After Berits Halsband disbanded, Karis went on world music band Radio Balkan who had two albums plus one single (with a non-album 'B' side) on the Mistlur imprint in the early 80s.
While there's nothing particularly
wrong with any of them, they're a bit lacking. I'd love to hear a bit
more oomph, it's too polite to really capture the real spirit of
Balkan music. The first half of ”Direktsändning” was recorded
live in 1982, and it's a bit better – the live setting probably
triggered them a bit – but it's still not enough. The 'A' side of
their single, ”Ella min vän” from 1981 is included, while
remaining four tracks were recorded in 1983.
Radio Balkan full album playlist
Direktsändning full album playlist
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