Jongleurs Dance
In medieval Europe, jongleurs (literally translated as jugglers) were multi-talented travelling entertainers.  Performing as acrobats, dancers, mimes, storytellers and singers, they were also expected to play a number of musical  instruments. While usually uneducated and often looked down upon by society, they could be found performing anywhere  from the marketplace to the royal courts, playing a key role in the spread of stories, song and dance music from  region to region. Much of the music on this recording would have been performed by jongleurs. In this case, the songs and dances have  been arranged instrumentally for Recorders, Shawm, Hammered Dulcimer, Guitars, Oud, Hurdy Gurdy, Bass and Percussion.