!DELADAP/Austria-Czech Republic- Bosnia- Serbia- Russia
!DelaDap defines their music style derived from Roma-Gypsy-Root as „Nu-Gypsy“, an original mix of chic jazz and urban electronics. The band interprets very originally the proud elegance which Roma inherited from their Indian ancestors. However, their main principle is to enrich, bring diversity and challenge into musical world of Gypsies rather than to use or abuse the long-standing tradition only as a flashy decoration for pop-songs.

The members of !DelaDap are well aware of the importance of Roma music, for its influence has changed the face of today’s music forever. It was Roma who influenced the evolution of what we now consider to be typical European music-styles, like flamenco, waltz or Hungarian czardas. None of these genres would ever sound as it does today without the musical input rooted in India and being brought to us by the Roma peoples.

We can see the band at the festival KHAMORO in the cast: Stani Vana/ DJ, Alen Džambič/ accordion, Pavel Shalman/ violin, Kristina Gunarová/vocals, Simona Šenkiová/ vocals, Jovan Torbica/ double-bass, Alexander Stoijć/guitar.

!DelaDap are regularly invited to major European festivals and steadily broadcasted in popular TV and radio stations (WDR, ORF etc.). The band has acquired notable success even in the Czech Republic, especially with film-music for the movie Children of the night (Děti noci -2008).

!DelaDap performs 25.5.2009/ Lucerna Music Bar

VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qtjv8qmSneo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ukNg1frMqQ

THE ROSENBERG TRIO/ the Netherlands
The Rosenberg trio is a real top of the world’s jazz-music. This band is formed by three cousins Nonnie (double-bass), Nous'che (rhythmical guitar) and Stochelo Rosenberg (solo guitar). All three have been playing music since their childhood days at family reunions, religious celebrations, and more and more events as their talent grew, owing to excellent examples right in their family. They were absorbed by music, taught to play by ear and practice restlessly, playing the classics over and over again. However, neither of the three can actually read nor write music. Their music could be characterized by internal consistency, precise breathtaking rhythms, brilliant technique and incredible virtuosity. This band is a truly unique act in the world of jazz, both in their own rendering of jazz standards, of Djang Reinhardt’s classic compositions and in the greatly melodic original tunes that Stochelo himself manages to compose. Perhaps that’s why they were adopted by the legendary violinist Maestro Stéphane Grappelli, who, after seeing and hearing them for the first time, immediately invited them to play with him throughout Europe, and also to celebrate his 85th birthday at New York's Carnegie Hall. The Rosenberg trio is the real essence of Gypsy musical mastery. At the age of 12, Stochelo won a child’s musical contest on Dutch TV, and since then the trio has been constantly on the rise, gathering further achievements.
The band’s debut - Seresta, was merely a beginning followed by number of award-winning albums, which were appreciated by jazz lovers as well as critics. Their latest album ´Tribute to Stephan Grappelli´ featuring Tim Kliphuis on violin was released in March 2008.

The trio is now considered to be a guarantee of a great musical experience, energetic and emotional. The concert is a part of the program ´Days of Dutch Roma´.

The Rosenberg trio performs 26.5.2009 /Lucerna Music Bar

VIDEA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nGBO-2_2Rk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jy-XPgLpgc

THE BASILY BOYS/the Netherlands
Zonzo, Noekie, Raklo and Morice are 4 young, talented shoots from a famous Basily Gypsy family. At a very young age they performed with the internationally recognized orchestra of their parents. Encouraged by them, the boys formed their own group The Basily Boys. Their debut entitled „The New Gypsy Generation” was a great success and has been followed by many appearances at jazz festivals in the Netherlands and abroad. The Basily Boys often act in radio and TV-programs and every time are able to surprise their audience. The Basily Boys are your absolute guarantee of an attractive spectacle. The concert is a part of the programme ´Days of Dutch Roma´.

The Basily Boys perform 27.5.2009/ Reduta Jazz Club

VIDEA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2JvkbERSIQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKJljGcg4Lc

ROMENGO/Hungary
The Hungarian band Romengo represents new sound of Eastern European Gypsy music!

The leading member of the band is undoubtedly its vocalist Monika Lakatos, who is currently regarded as one of the most powerful, soulful and authentic Gypsy singers. She comes into the world of international music with her own compositions of Romengo, as well as traditional Olah-Gypsy songs handed down generation to generation. Their music is a precious testimony as it portrays Roma life, family, children, love and travel. The band regularly concerts throughout Hungary and also abroad (France, Belgium).

They play at the festival in the cast: vocals, guitar, percussion, violin and double-bass.

Come and enjoy this unique sounding which is not only a true display of vitality and dynamism of the Olah-Gypsy heritage but brings around innovative inspiration and brilliance.

Romengo performs 28.5.2009/parade, 29.5.2009/ ROXY, 30.5.2009/ KCP

VIDEA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rcfh8jwnb-Y
http://www.romengo.com/VideoEN.html

MAREK BALOG/ CR
Marek Balog spent his childhood in Slovakian Lučenca, which is also called the city of Franz Lehár. After his studies at the Conservatory in Košice and banská Bystrica he became a graduate of the Academy of Performing Arts in Banská Bystrica. He also served at the Trávníček Quartet. He stayed in France for an internship and has performed in many European countries. Currently, he attends consultations with Arkadi Winokurowa, a renowned violinist and a pedagogue (direct student of David Oistrach, prize-winner of the Prague Spring), who gives lessons at the Vienna and Linz Conservatory. Marek Balog also participates in violin consultations at the Janáček Academy of Performing Arts in Brno, under the direction of a violin virtuoso and a member of the Janáček Quartet senior professor Adolf Sýkora. In addition to playing the violin, this promising young musician is dedicated to composition and transcription of well-known works. He’s a founder of the orchestra Di Moravia and frequently featured at the Talich Chamber Orchestra.

The Czech television has as well shown an interest in this perspective musician and there has been already two documentaries filmed in its co-production. The later is a feature-length film entitled “The Violin Knight” (Houslový rytíř, directed by Pavel Marek). Marek Balog´s artistic expression and his development have a share in the cultural and musical course Terra Musica. Out of his undeniable musical qualities, his personality manifests in sincere enthusiasm for teaching.

At the festival you will see Marek Balog/ violin, together with Marek Pilo/ dulcimer, Marek Boldi/double-bass, Robert Boldi/ viola.

This band performs 28.5.2009/ parade, 29.5. 2009/ROXY, 30.5.2009/KCP

LELO NIKA/ Denmark - Romania
Lelo Nika is a real master of accordion. Born in Serbia he moved to Denmark when he was just 1 year old. He comes from a family of musicians – his father, grandfather and uncle all played – and played well enough to make their living of it. Thus, Lelo Nika has been brought up in environment where music was an important part of life. When 10 years old, he left his family for Nikolinci, where he spent 3 years at friend’s of his father, who happened to be his music teacher and mentor. It was hard to be away from his family, but he intensively practised and perfected his technique of play on accordion, and successfully graduated from the conservatory. Today, the music of his own trio spreads passionate touching, inspired by Serbian and Romanian traditions. As he says: „Music needn’t be technically perfect, but it should have a peculiar, internal hub to be able to communicate and testify. There are no boundaries in music and I want to create something new myself.” Lelo constantly gives concerts and produces records with another, renowned artists. The festival presents Lelo Nika accompanied by Thommy Anderson/double-bass and George Mihalache/ dulcimer.

The band performs 29.5. 2009/ROXY, 30.5.2009/KCP

VIDEA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cKzisC6vZo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgklGEJUrzc

NADARA/ Romania
The group Nadara was created in 2001 in a small village of Transylvania, Romania. Transylvania is a land with abundant musical and dance folklore traditions, where Romanian, Hungarian, German, Jewish and Roma ethnics live together. Traditionally, Roma musicians here offer their music to be played at numerous gatherings. It’s read for the fathers to perform with their sons, cousins and brothers at celebrations and weddings of all kinds, for music is a solid particle of a local family life. This is the brightly coloured environment of Nadara´s members. Thanks to their family musical legacy, they preserve the secrets of their ancestors, which they develop with their own style and innovative view on Transylvanian folk music. Nadara´s music is characteristic with its rich repertoire and the virtuosity of its musicians. To the traditional trio (violin, double-bass), they added vocals, guitars, saxophone and accordion. Most of their songs´ lyrics are presented in Romani language. These traditional Roma songs usually describe daily life of Roma people or the singer’s momentary mood. Their original instrumental composition together with a strong connection to Roma traditions shows Nadara as an interesting example of musical renewal with respect to the heritage of their ancestors.

Nadara performs 28.5.2009/parade, 28.5 2009/ROXY, 30.5.2009/KCP

VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np8fkL50Oys

ŠUTKA/ Macedonia
The brass-orchestra Šutka come from Macedonia and is named after the biggest Roma settlement in Europe. The band uses incredible Balkan rhythms, which can cause a real cultural shock to the local audience. It is a fierce combination of powerful brass sounds, Turkish- Bulgarian rhythms and oriental solos, which are masterly, brilliant and wild at the same time. Balkan brass-bands are of a significantly Roma character and from Western Serbia to Macedonia they have adopted remarkably creative approach in converting the original rigid style of traditional brass-bands. These ensembles emerged in the 19th century as an imitation of Turkish military orchestras, which were replacing from 1828 the clusters of Turkish janissaries called Mehterhane. All band members come from musical families with a long-lasting tradition and play foremost traditional Roma and Balkan music. You will be blown away by the spectacle of stormy sound and invigorating energy.

The band performs 28.5.2009/parade, 28.5. 2009/ROXY, 30.5.2009/ KCP

VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcgNomj1SkI

LEONSIA ERDENKO/ Russia
Leonsia Erdenko is the daughter of the famous Roma singer Nikolay Erdenko and since 1987 she steadily performs at concerts. She entered her musical career with the band „Djang“, which was led by her parents – Nikolay and Rozaliya Erdenko. Leonsia devoted herself to intensive study of music, especially playing the piano, dancing and singing. In collaboration with the composer George Barkin they recorded in 1997 album „The new Gypsy music“, which contained well-known Romani melodies in a modern concept. Less than 3 years later she and Alexey Bezlepkin gave rise to a new band, Trio Erdenko. Furthermore, she travelled the world with the famous band Loyko, which she recorded three discs with. Leonsia not only concerts throughout the world, but also cooperates with various artists in record production (e.g. !DelaDap, Garik Sukachev) and is also active in the film industry (historical movie - One night of love). We will see Leonsia at the festival together with six other musicians in the cast: Alexey Bezlepkin/ guitar and vocals, Georgy Bezlepkin/ violin and dance, Fakhrad Shishkov/guitar and vocals, Tatiana Gorlova/dance, Tatyana Fedina/ dance, Olesza Kuynetsova/vocals and dance.

This band performs 28.5.2009/parade, 29.5.2009/ROXY, 30.5.2009/KCP

VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQSmC2saTWg

ACQUARAGIA DROM/ Italy
A little of Gypsy blood and lots of emotions from traditional weddings and feasts of southern Italy, Italian-Mediterranean-Gypsy style with original folk dance saltarellos, tarantellas and tammurriatas from the Sinti tribes.

Acquaragia Drom is trying to rebuild the musical journey of the Italian Gypsies of the past, who have lived in the area thousands of years and plait it into one melodic pathway with the nomadic rhythms of today’s moving caravans.

They combine Sinti and Manouche swing of the Alps, saltarello of Molise and Abruzzo, frenetic tarantella from Sicily, the ritual pizzica of Salento. Acquaragia Drom presents themselves with irony and „corrosive humour“, in order to make the audience laugh and dance, but also to open their hearts. The band plays in the cast: Erasmo Treglia/violin, traditional oboe ciaramella, Elia Ciricillo/voice, guitar/tambourine/dance, Rita Tumminia/accordion, dance, Marcus Colonna/clarinets, Sandu Sandokan/double bass.

Acquaragia Drom performs 28.5.2009/defile, 28.5. 2009/ROXY, 30.5.2009/KCP

VIDEA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCK-lTbvS6E

Dance Company MERCI/ Czech Republic
The dance company called MERCI comes from Brno and is headed by Monika Balogová. Merci is a dance company for children from 3 to 16 years, who grow up in socially and economically disadvantage background. Dance is for these children great opportunity – they can do what they really like and they see the successes and results of their own efforts. The company regularly performs on concerts and festivals in Czech Republic and reactions on their performances are always very positive. In last 3 years this company was awarded with the 1st place in the competition Roma Talent Prague. You can look forward traditional Roma and Olah dances, which are full of energy and enthusiasm of these young dancers.

VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef3lr8aVxWg

PAVEL ŠPORCL & ROMANO STILO/The Czech Republic, The Slovak Republic
Thank to his virtuosity and unconventional performing style, Pavel Šporcl, the most distinctive young award-winning Czech violinist, has been enjoying success with audiences of all ages on the most prestigious stages. Referred to as „the violinist for the 21st century“, his recordings top the classical music sales charts. He is the only young Czech violinist to have been included by the world-famous critic and historian Henry Roth in his book “Violin Virtuosos: From Paganini to the 21st century”.

Pavel Šporcl met the cimbalom ensemble Romano Stilo at a benefit concert in Bratislava. Playing together made such a deep impression on him that soon Pavel started to plan a joint recording session. Romano Stilo was founded in Slovakia in 2006 by several virtuoso musicians of Roma origin. Graduates of music academies in Slovakia and Hungary, they nonetheless have a healthy disrespect for genre compartmentalization. The core of their repertoire is Gypsy, Slovak, Hungarian, Romanian and Russian folk songs and instrumental compositions. Yet with the same mastery with which they play classical music and, when they feel like it, they spice their music up with a soupçon of jazz.

The band plays in the following line-up: Pavel Šporcl/violin, Marek Rajt/ 1st violin, Nikola Sléz/ 2nd violin, László Onodi/ guitar, viola, Martin Rajt/ double bass, František Rigo/ cimbalom, František Rigo Jr./electric piano.

This ensemble performs: 30. 5. 2009/KCP