Photo by Angel Romero
On the Lawn at Duke Gardens
Durham, North Carolina
Romanian brass band maestros Fanfare Ciocarlia brought their vibrant Balkan sound to Duke University this evening. Supported by tubas and drums, the large Gypsy ensemble treated the audience to a mix of traditional Romanian songs and dances and medleys of popular modern songs with spectacular trumpet and saxophone solos and a few lively vocal performances.
Although most members of the audience were sitting on the lawn, by mid-concert most audience members were dancing in groups, circles and even conga line dancing.
Fanfare Ciocarlia’s concert combined ear catching songs, instrumental virtuosity and good humor.
Most of Fanfare Ciocarlia’s members come from the village of Zece Prajini in northeastern Romania. The popular brass orchestra is one of the world’s best known Gypsy bands. They are currently doing an eight-city tour in the United States and Canada. Tomorrow they will be in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Next concerts:
Photo by Angel Romero
Brillo Box
Pittsburgh, PA
4104 Penn Avenue
Phone: 412.621.4900
09/25/2012, Tue
City Winery
Chicago, IL
1200 W Randolph St.
Tickets: $25-$18, Doors Open: 6:00 pm, Show: 8:00 pm
Phone: 312.733.WINE
09/26/2012, Wed
Cedar Cultural Center
Minneapolis, MN
416 Cedar Ave S
Phone: 612.338.2674
Related story: Legendary Romanian Gypsy Brass Band Fanfare Ciocarlia to Return to United States and Canada for September 2012 Tour
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.
