An internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, Tim has been active in the
fields of early and world music for 18 years. He plays dozens of musical
instruments from medieval Europe, the Middle East, the Balkans, and Central
Asia, including: lutes, plucked strings, flutes, and percussion, as well as
being a singer.
In addition to solo work, he currently performs with recorder virtuoso Annette
Bauer in their medieval group, Cançonièr, Celtic harpist Patrick
Ball, Swedish folk musicians Dråm, and collaborates
regularly with Shira
Kammen.
Tim lived in the UK for seven years, studying for his Ph.D. in medieval studies at the University of Leeds, and working as a musician. He has toured the U.S. and Europe extensively (from Ireland to Turkey), performing with the medieval group Tintagel and his own group, Ensemble Florata, including concerts at the York and Beverley Early Music Festivals, Alden Biesen Castle in Belgium, and the Spitalfields Festival in London. He has given a number of performances for BBC, toured in Canada and Australia, and worked with folk musicians in Marrakech and Istanbul.
He has collaborated and performed with many early music groups and performers, including Ensemble Alcatraz; Anne Azema; Susan Rode Morris; Phoebe Jevtovic; Peter Maund; Sinfonye; Kitka; Wyrewood; Gilbert Martinez; and members of the Harp Consort and Theater of Voices. He has recorded to date on nearly 30 CDs for a number of labels, including Gaudeamus, Wild Boar, and Eventide Music Productions.
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Aksaray
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Ashek
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Chordae
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Honey From The Thorn
![The Path Beyond by Tim Rayborn [The Path Beyond by Tim Rayborn]](http://he3.magnatune.com/music/Tim%20Rayborn/The%20Path%20Beyond/cover_200.jpg)
The Path Beyond
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Qadim
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Rihla
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The Three Noble Strains
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Veils of Light
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