Mames Babegenush was founded in Copenhagen in 2004. It is a six-piece ensemble that combines klezmer music, Scandinavian roots and Eastern European traditions.
The 2029 lineup included Andreas Møllerhøj on double bass; Lukas Rande on saxophones; Morten Ærø on drums; Nicolai Kornerup on accordion; Bo Rande on flügelhorn; and Emil Goldschmidt on clarinet.
In 2020, Mames Babegenush was selected to perform at WOMEX (the World Music Expo) in Tampere, Finland. Their concert was filmed by Finnish Television and broadcast nationwide. In 2020, the band was also an official selection for the Mundial Showcase at the APAP Conference in New York and the Folk Alliance Conference in New Orleans.
In June, 2022 Mames Babegenush released two singles from their upcoming album, “George’s Romani Cocek” and “Night Flight”. “George’s Romani Cocek” is a traditional cocek arranged and performed by Mames Babegenush. This positive and uplifting traditional Balkan piece features the cimbalom played by Morten Ærø, supporting a vibrant and animated solo by clarinetist Emil Goldschmidt.
“Night Flight” is an original track composed by Bo Rande from Mames Babegenush. It is a soft and continuous flow of accompaniment with a melody delivered by a lone flügelhorn. The piece is designed to take the listener on a cinematic flight across the night sky.
The band in 2022 included Andreas Møllerhøj on double bass, Lukas Rande on saxophone, Henrik Hansen on drums, Nicolai Kornerup on accordion, Bo Rande on flügelhorn and Emil Goldschmidt on clarinet.
Discography:
Klezmer Killed The Radiostar (Calibrated Music, 2009)
My Heart Aches When The Angels Dance (Gateway Music, 2011)
Full Moons & Pay Days [Remixes and Originals] (Gateway Music, 2012)
Mames Babegenush (Math Records, 2014)
Mames Babegenush with Strings (Galileo Records, 2017)
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.