Baklava Express – Sabába (self-released, 2026) For those of us who were quite taken by Baklava Express’s debut album Davka from three years ago, it’s…
Expressive and Impressive
Tag: Balkan music
Ara Dinkjian and The New York Gypsy All-Stars To Perform in New York City
Oud maestro Ara Dinkjian and the New York Gypsy All-Stars are set perform at Roulette in New York City on Friday, April 17, 2026. The…
Brassed Off the Map: Balkan Voodoo Orchestra Rewrites the Rules
Haris Pilton & The Balkan Voodoo Orchestra – Soon in Your Village (Asphalt Tango Records, 2025) The Balkan Voodoo Orchestra is a genre-defying ensemble led…
Gordan Electrifies Balkan Tradition with Radical Abstraction
(headline image: Gordan – Photo by Christoph Voy) Blending folklore with fierce experimentation, Gordan is a transnational trio (Serbia/Germany/Austria) that reimagines Balkan traditions through a…
shunTA! Brings the Kafana Spirit to Life with Debut Album
shunTA! – At The Kafana (Rakia Records, 2024) London-based band shunTA! is set to release their debut album, At the Kafana, an electrifying tribute to…
Bosnian Guitar Virtuoso Mirza Redžepagić, a Lover of Flamenco, Balkan, Middle Eastern and Jazz Sounds
Mirza Redžepagić initiated his musical journey at age 8 with classical guitar. By 15, he had participated in numerous national and international competitions. Notably, he…
The Do-Goodrs, a Fresh perspective on Balkan Sevdah that bridges cultures and generations
The Do-Goodrs – Ridiculous Things (Old Age Recording Company, 2024) The debut album Ridiculous Things by The Do-Goodrs represents a fusion of cultural narratives, personal…
Sole Cultivates a Transcendent Dialogue Between Past and Present Slovak Music
Sole – Elos (CPL-Music, 2024) Bratislava ensemble Sole is a pioneering force in Slovak world jazz scene, bridging diverse traditions with innovative flair. Their debut…
An.Kara’s Captivating Mix of Norwegian Folk, Eastern European Melodies, and Jazz Vibes
An.Kara – Selmas Hus (Glacier Records, 2022) An.Kara is an excellent Norwegian acoustic folk fusion trio that draws inspiration from various musical traditions. Their latest…
Over 111 Events Scheduled for First Ever European Folk Day
The inaugural European Folk Day will take place on Saturday, September 23, 2023. The event celebrates the rich and diverse folk and world music scene…