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Taraf de Haidouks and
Kocani Orkestar , two of the most famous and emblematic Balkan Gypsy groups, have joined forces to create a spectacular Balkan big band, in which the 13 Taraf musicians and singers are joined by the 13 members of the Kocani Orkestar from Macedonia, one of the top brass bands around.
Taraf de Haidouks (which translates as
the band of honourable brigands) started in 1991 in the small Romanian village of Clejani, and is thus celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with this exciting project.
Ever since their first visit to western Europe, Taraf de Haidouks have been considered as the epitome of Gypsy music's fabulous vitality. They've relentlessly toured all around the globe, have released acclaimed albums and a DVD, and their countless fans include people like the late Yehudi Menuhin, Kronos Quartet, Johnny Depp, Yohji Yamamoto and many more.
*See Band of Gypsies on tour*
feat. Taraf de Haidouks and Kocani Orkestar, 25 musicians onstage:
29/04/2011 FR Paris, La Villette
26/06/2011 BE Brussels, Couleur Cafe
06/07/2011 GB London Hackney, Empire
08/07/2011 DE Augsburg, City of Peace
10/07/2011 NL Rotterdam North Sea Jazz Festival
25/07/2011 FR Pont du Gard, Festival Radio France
26/07/2011 FR Perpignan, Festival Radio France
04/08/2011 BE Dranouter Festival
05/08/2011 FR St. Nazaire, Les Escales
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