Early music - where to start?

[Jeff Moote]

I'm interested in learning more about and hearing more early music, but I don't really know where to start since you can't just walk into your local record store and pick up some Gregorian chant.. or can you?

Inform me

[JimmyM]

I remember a few years back, some Benedictine monks recorded an album of Gregorian chants that was a big hit. So yes you can

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by Jeff Moote

I'm interested in learning more about and hearing more early music, but I don't really know where to start since you can't just walk into your local record store and pick up some Gregorian chant.. or can you?

Inform me

Sure you can. Check out Hilliard Ensemble and Anonymous 4 in your classical record section. They'll get medieval on your a$$.

[Benjamin Strange]

If you want to get REALLY early, check out some aboriginal music: