SUKAR NATION (RO) - Winners of the Unsigned / Nesemnatii contest - Radio Guerrilla, launches debut album
BALKAN PUNK ORCHESTRA
Sukar Nation’s live shows bring together the rebellious spirit of punk and the rich, lively heritage of Balkan and Romanian folk traditions. This unique combination creates a dynamic musical experience that resonates with both fans of modern rock and those who appreciate traditional sounds. Their performances stand out not only for their musical arrangements but also for their theatrical presentation, turning concerts into immersive, high-energy celebrations. More details
Afte following the recognition earned by winning the #Nesemnații contest hosted by Radio Guerrilla, the band found new momentum and a clear direction. This artistic boost culminated in the production of ten tracks, now brought together on a record that embodies the creative essence of Sukar Nation.
The album was officially launched with a live performance on March 12 at Club Quantic in Bucharest.
Balkan Punk Orchestra will be available in a limited edition of 300 vinyl copies, produced in collaboration with Radio Guerrilla and Electrecord – Romania’s first and most iconic record label. A CD version will also be available. Both editions will soon be available online and at upcoming concerts.
In the meantime, the album is already available for streaming on all major platforms.
You can listen to it --> here
After years of passion, persistence, and artistic evolution, Sukar Nation is proud to announce the release of its debut album, Balkan Punk Orchestra. The project marks a significant milestone for the band, encapsulating the raw energy, diverse influences, and unmistakable Eastern European spirit that define its sound.
KIRIL DJAIKOVSKI IS BACK ON THE ROAD PROMOTING HIS NEW ALBUM
The brand new material is an eclectic and stylized mix of bass music, delicately infused with Balkan ethnic influences and driving hip-hop/ ragga vocal textures. Again it features long time vocalist and collaborator TK Wonder and the latest addition to his live set up, the amazing reggae vocalist, MC and multi-instrumentalist Rootsman I.Together with exceptional trumpet and violin soloists, Djaikovski brings live on stage an energetic and colorful mix of drum and bass, live instruments and vocals.
With a successful music career spanning over the course of two decades, Djaikovski is without a doubt one of the most respected and critically acclaimed electronic artists from the Eastern European region. He is regarded as world music legend and founding father of the global phenomenon known as Balkan Beat. Djaikovski is one of the pioneer producers to introduce Balkan ethnic sounds to the modern dance production and also an accomplished composer of film and theatre music.
The explosive performances of his live band, now feature MC, trombone, trumpet and violin. The new concept pushes the Balkan Beat template even further, combining it with glitch hop and Jamaican influences. The result is a funk fueled crowd pleasing experience, destined to conquer any stage and leave the audience asking for more. djaikovski.com
With Already introduced at some of the biggest music festivals in Europe like Pohoda, Woodstock, Exit Festival, Repercussion Festival, Rock for People, Latino Roc, Sziget, Rocktamule, Les Vieilles Charrues, Au Foin De La Rue, Festival Les Z’Eclectiques, Gypsy Jazz Festival, Djaikovski is constantly leaving the audience amazed. The proof for his performance are all the awards he has won for best live performance on some of the biggest European festivals.
“Sounds like a soundclash between DEAD CAN DANCE and BREAKBEAT ERA via Ennio Morricone and Lalo Schifrin. Fantastic.” - SURF 107.2 RADIO
KIRIL DJAIKOVSKI - Makedonia
TK WONDER - USA
ROOTSMAN I - Makedonia
Confirmed Shows in Romania:
30 August - TBA
31 August - TBA
Named the “Toni Morrison of hip-hop” by renowned scholar and public intellectual Dr. Cornel West, Akua Naru is a hip hop artist, poet, producer, performer, and Assistant Professor of Hip Hop, at University of California, Santa Cruz.
With classic boom bap hip-hop sounds, profound mastery of lyricism, socially conscious rhymes, and astonishing musicianship, it is no wonder that Naru has garnered attention and accumulated rave reviews. Being associated with artist movements such as the 90’s hip hop era and acts such as Lauryn Hill & The Roots, Naru’s musical and poetic gifts have been appreciated within and beyond hip hop circles and are amplified within live performance. More
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TAIFAS - The Balkan Film and Culture Festival is the result of a collaboration between two organizations passionate about art cinema, particularly Balkan cinema - Contrasens Cultural Association and Bad Unicorn. TAIFAS goes beyond the niche of the film industry. The complementary elements of the event turn it into a broad interdisciplinary project that combines film, gastronomy, and music.
And we are part of it.
Gata cu supărarea, Stay tuned
TAIFAS - A STORY ABOUT PEOPLE, PLACES AND CONNECTIONS, ABOUT SHARED HISTORIES, PAINS AND PLEASURES
September 5 - Zazen
Presented by : Form Space
Co - producers: Asphalt Tango Records, BuBu Bookinghouse and Events, TVR Cluj, TVR Cultural, TVR3 - Transilvania Culturală
Exit Festival (main stage), Arsenal Fest, Malom Festival, Jazz In The Garden, Babel Nights Novi Sad, Mountain Escape Jazz Festival, Cuka Fest, ESTAMM World Music Festival, Dev9t Festival, TVrdjava Festival, Devet Festival, Valijevo Jazz Festival, Todo Mundo World Music Festival, Etno Fest Palic Lake - SERBIA, Colours of Ostrava - CZECH REPUBLIC, Balkan Trafic Festival - BELGIUM, Babel Sound Festival, Budapest Ritmo Showcase Festival, Jazz Festival Balatonboglar, Madiewave Festival, BUSH Showcase Festival - HUNGARY, Live Showcase Concert WOMEX - PORTUGAL, Danube Fest, Horizonte Festival, International Donau Fest, Marien Platz Festival -GERMANY, Tivat World Music Festival -MONTENEGRO, Festival de Mediterraneo, Alkantara Festival - ITALY, Jazz Sous Les Pommiers Festival, Le 360 Paris Music Factory - Babel Nights, International Jazz Day - FRANCE, D Fest, Public Room/Design Week, -MAKEDONIA, Last Minute Jazz Festival, Kamicak Etno Festival, Crossover Festival -REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, Pleven Jazz Festival - BULGARIA, Jazz Cerkno Festival, MENT Showcase Festival, Spider Festival -SLOVENIA, Jazz Fest Sarajevo - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, Festival Jazz Koktebel, Festival Ivano Frankivsk in Carpats - UKRAINE, Kometa Festival -LETONIA, EXPO 2020 - Dubai - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, Folk Alliance International Showcase Festival - New Orleans - USA, Musica Mundo Showcase Festival -BRASIL, Nami Music Weekend, Horror International Festival, Acc World Music Festival, Ulsan Jazz Festival, Strange Fruit Club -SOUTH KOREA, Red Sea Jazz Festival -ISRAEL, Ragasthan Festival, Vapour, BFat Caffe, India Music Meet Showcase Festival -INDIA, Collision Music Week - RUSSIA . more
More than 600 separate concerts, club gigs and performances at festivals in: Serbia, Romania, Republic of Croatia, Montenegro, Makedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Hungary, Germany, Belgium, Nederland, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Denmark, Montenegro, Portugal, Slovenia, Ukraine, Letonia, USA, Russia, Israel, South Korea, etc., there are also tours in South America, Italy, India.
ROMANIA: Garana Jazz Festival - Garana, Jazz in The Park - Cluj Napoca, Yakasha Festival, Etnorama Fest - Bucuresti, Vama Sub Lumini de Oscar - Vama Veche, Padina Fest - Padina, Pulzart Festival, Zilele Orasului Sfantu Gheorghe - Sfantu Gheorghe, Deva Jazz Festival - Deva, Liberty Maraton - Timisoara, Street Food Festival - Timisoara, Oradea, Brasov.
Clubs: Bucuresti, 1 Mai, Vama Veche, Timisoara, Sfantu Gheorghe, Cluj - Napoca, Iasi. Radio Guerrilla - live - Bogdan Serban.
There's great news from Asphalt Tango Records!
Romanias finest, Fanfare Ciocarlia, have written a new song that will most likely become a future anthem of Balkan brass music: Me Sem Rom - I'm a man. The brass instruments glow under the pressure of the melody, singer Canaf guides his voice, spiced with local brandy and pure joy safely through the stormy groove. And because the translation of ‘Me Sem Rom’ into English fits so well, the brotherhood of brass has also worked on a cover version of the 1967 classic by the Spencer Davis Group and leads the song "I'm a man" into a wild Balkan ska delirium. "Me Sem Rom / I'm a Man" to be released 6 September 2024 as a limited 7'' vinyl single (45 rpm) and as digital download.
Pre-order the 7" Vinyl at the SPECIAL PRICE of 12 euros or as digital download for 7,50 euros (25% discount) until 5 September 2024 - after that, the official retail price will be 16 euros (Vinyl) and 10 euros (download). Shipping of your pre-order starts 1st of September 2024. More details
12 € (25% OFF until release date Sept. 5)
7'' Vinyl (45 rpm) & digital download
Good things take time. After the exhilarating success of Devil’s Tale (2014) - where Romanian brass masters Fanfare Ciocarlia joined forces with acclaimed Canadian jazz-rock guitarist Adrian Raso - the album soared to the top of the European World Music Charts and set the stage for unforgettable tours.
The verdict was unanimous: Let’s do it again. And now, the wait is over. The sparks have flown once more, the magic has ignited: The Devil Rides Again!
Since bursting onto the global music scene in 1997 from a small Moldovan village, Fanfare Ciocarlia has dazzled audiences with their blazing brass sound. They’ve helped make Balkan music hip, appearing in major films, and inspiring musicians, DJ’s, and writers worldwide. Known for their high-energy performances, these Gypsy brass legends love to perform, entertain, and tour.
Meanwhile, in Canada, jazz and rock guitarist Adrian Raso has been keeping busy with myriad musical projects, his playing as elegant and dapper as his tailoring. While Devil’s Tale was an ambitious musical experiment - a bold fusion of styles - the recording of The Devil Rides Again was proof that their chemistry was undeniable. This time around, Raso, playing guitars and banjo, leads the brass powerhouse through eight original instrumental compositions, as well as fresh takes on Dolly Parton’s Jolene and The Spencer Davis Group’s I’m A Man.
The album is crowned with a stunning reinterpretation of Django Reinhardt’s Blue Drag. “Tarantella Noiris a homage to the music in the south of Italy, which is so expressive, dynamic, and hypnotic. You can hear the influence of so many cultures within it,” Raso explains. “As for Transylvania Twist... well,” he laughs, “just imagine Dracula on a surfboard! The Bulgarian - style sax solo is one of my favorite moments on the album.” Reuniting with Fanfare Ciocarlia after nearly a decade, Raso notes “it always amazes me to hear how diverse the brass section has become over the years.”
The admiration is mutual. “Adrian’s music has the sound of a smile,” says saxophonist Oprică Ivancea. “We love to poach in other music genres and Adrian's passion for hunting is identical to ours. The opportunity to take a step back during our set and play some Balkan sounding jazz, a country song, a rock song and a beautiful Django tune was a new experience, and one we loved.”
With The Devil Rides Again, Adrian Raso and Fanfare Ciocarlia prove once more that when jazz, rockabilly, and Balkan brass collide, the result is pure magic.
October 3.
It will be madness again.
It Wasn't Hard to Love You.
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Thank you, Timisoara!
Thank you, Asphalt Tango Records!
Thank you, FITT!
Thank you, Radio Guerrilla!
Thank you, TVR Timisoara!
Jos palaria, public de Fanfare Ciocarlia!
It was a big soul sold-out madness!
Să contextualizăm ceva mișto în newsletter-ul de la Timișoara.Time to Rock, cu Oltea Zambori.
"Două vorbe cu Fanfare Ciocărlia: "Înainte de concert, fiecare dintre noi e singur cuc. Când urcăm pe scenă, în public, e balamuc".
"Bomba cu iubire", în scena9, cu Ana Maria Ciobanu.
''Din fericire, de-a lungul întregii noastre cariere, nimeni nu ne-a cerut altceva decât să fim noi înșine și să facem ce știm noi mai bine. Acum mulți ani, când am cântat la Gala Premiilor Nobel, am făcut-o cu toată dăruirea și cu emoția unei responsabilități enorme. Acum câteva zile, atunci când am postat un fragment din prestația noastră la Premiile Nobel, am făcut-o din nou, cu mândrie.''
Ce ți se întâmplă când vezi Fanfara Ciocârlia live, diferă desigur de experiențele pe care le proiectezi în rapiditatea ritmului și-n bucuria cu care îți este livrat. Evidente sunt fericirea celor de pe scenă, dorința cu care vor să te zbânțuie, să te eliberezi de orice bagaj ai adus cu tine și să pleci zâmbind acasă. Fanfara Ciocârlia vrea să dansezi, să râzi, să te uiți la cel de lângă tine și să vă întrebați din ochi cam cât de mult o să se mai întețească ritmul ăsta după care abia vă mai țineți. Nu-și propun să-ți supra-explice ce-ți fac. Simți sau nu simți. Iar dacă simți, a explodat bomba cu iubire peste tine. Citeste articolul.
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Symphress live @ Radio Guerrilla
Symphress emerged in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in 2015, transitioning from acoustic-ambient roots to become a force in progressive and symphonic rock and metal. Their debut concert in 2016 marked the start of a journey performing at prestigious venues and festivals across Romania.
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T H A N K Y O U !!!l!!!
September 6 - Gradina Uranus
Bucharest's legendary BalKaniK Festival has revealed its program for this year!
T H A N K Y O U !!!l!!!
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The Karavan Familia, a unique family band formed by parents and their children in 2004, has created its own world in recent years in the wake of Gipsy vocal traditions. With their repertoire, they proved that Gipsy music is intelligent and witty, wise and inclusive. The source of their melodies is not a region or a Roma ethnic group, but the cultural and musical heritage of the Gypsies in Europe. In addition to the various, typical European Gipsy music styles, the atmosphere of Latin music, blues or pop music can be felt in their songs - all of which gave birth to world-music that has never been heard before. In addition to diversity, however, the Karavan Familia is able to retain its own style, which is both youthful and respectful of tradition, fun and lovable. More