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.

Aksaray Ashek Chordae Honey From The Thorn The Path Beyond Qadim Rihla The Three Noble Strains Veils of Light

Tagged as: World, Medieval, World Influenced, Arabic influenced.

1. Ya Elah: women's vocal music based in the Jewish tradition
2. Minstrel Spirit: medieval, celtic, classical, pop, folk inspired music
3. Teslim: Original and traditional acoustic string music with Turkish, Middle Eastern and Sephardic influences.
4. Kara Nomadica: a fresh new sound driven by traditional Arabic and Turkish rhythms
5. Ensemble Al Asdeka: spicy and hypnotic melding of Arabic and Jazz
6. Jasmine Brunch: a secret garden of lucid musical dreams
7. Bella Gaia: an iridescent landscape of gossamer melodies and labyrinthine rhythms, with a sense of celestial wonder
8. Shira Kammen: early folk and celtic music.
9. Cheryl Ann Fulton: World-class performer and teacher of Medieval, Baroque, Welsh triple, Celtic and Concert harps.
10. Viva La Pepa: Spanish, Sephardic and French traditions served on a bed of drones
11. Jeremy Moyer: Erhu music bridging Eastern, Western, Contemporary and Folk traditions
12. Beth Quist: electro-Balkan / Indian meets New Age.
13. Erik Ask Upmark: Scandinavian music on the Celtic harp
14. Yumi Kurosawa: melodic and mixed world tunes on Japanese Koto
15. Skarazula: medieval European, Turkish and Arabic music
16. Lisa Lynne and George Tortorelli: Celtic harp and bamboo flutes. Soft and soothing, perfect for quiet times and relaxation
17. Kammen and Swan: a bright edge to traditional Celtic tunes
18. Svanevit: Scandinavian music on the Celtic harp
19. Vox Nostra: gorgeously complex and rich vocals using manuscripts from the middle ages
20. Fortune's Wheel: a spirited rediscovery of the riches of medieval musical traditions