Gypsy Mambo - The Roma Oriental Groove

FRINGE! PRODUCTIONS in association with the Malta Tourism Authority, proudly presents, GYPSY MAMBO, the Macedonian gypsy brass band who will be performing in a one-off, first ever Karnival party on Friday 1st February 2008 at the Liquid Club in San Gwann.

This exotic band, hailing from Kocani, are a traditional set-up of nine members with the unmistakeable sound of Balkan brass bands, typical of the area and first presented to western audiences through the films and music of Emir Kusturica and Goran Bregovic, the likes of, Time of the Gypsies, Underground, and Black Cat White Cat.

This Roma Oriental music is a fierce mix of powerful brass bands, incredible Balkan rhythms and oriental solos where raw virtuosity and boundless energy are the fuel that keep the crowds off their seats. Most bands would play at weddings and traditional feasts for days on end, sometimes playing 15-hour sets! Balkan brass bands have a significant gypsy character, and from western Serbia to Macedonia they are amazingly creative in changing the original rigid style of traditional brass bands.

Their appearance in the gypsy tent at LIQUID CLUB will feature electronic intervention to their music by Danjeli, as well as an exotic surprise guest who will belly dance her way into the Turkish and Arabic influenced grooves.

Keep an eye out for this unique, one-off opportunity to party Balkan style in the coolest of underground venues. Dance the night away to the unza-unza beat and many more tunes of Balkan pickle.

Produced by Andrew Alamango

Date: Friday 1st February from 2200h till late
Venue: Liquid Club, San Gwann
Tickets: OUT NOW!!! 12 from St. James Cavalier, at the door or our ticket runners
For more info on event and ticketing please look into :
Website: jazzfringe
E-mail: jazzfringemalta@gmail.com
Ticket info: 7940 4134

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