Limbrant, noted for its pure approach to Flemish music, is a six -member ensemble under the direction of Hubert Boone, one of the pioneers of the Belgian folk music revival. Many of the innumerable songs and dances he collected in Flanders are in the group’s repertoire.
Limbrant’s program includes early ballads, love songs, and historical songs; dance melodies – polkas, mazurkas, waltzes, contredances, and lively schottisches – which were imported from other regions and gradually assimilated into the Flemish folk culture; pieces from the bal musette repertoire; and original compositions.
Hubert Boone plays violin and Flemish bagpipe. The lineup has varied throughout the years.
Discography:
Limbrant (Etna)
Alezi (Etna)
Danskens- Arguèdènes, with the Walloon brass ensemble Á Râse dè Têre
Brabantse danstradities [Brabant dance traditions] (Etna, 2013)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
