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Kocani Orkestar |
Written 30 January |
Thursday 22 January, 20:30Théâtre de la Ville, 75004 [map]
The Kocani Orkestar are among the funkiest exponents of the Balkan brass band style which is found across ex-Yugoslavia and is a direct descendent of the music once played by Turkish army bands. They come from the city of Kocani, in the new Republic Of Macedonia and their music is based on Gypsy tunes from various parts of the Balkans and on Turkish/Bulgarian rhythms, with a sprinkle of Latin flavour... A powerful rhythm section (drummer + four tubas),and passionate soloists (sax, trumpet, clarinet, accordion) make for one of the best-liked Gypsy bands in Europe and the US.
Artists such as
Cibelle,
Beirut and
Balkan Beat Box are among their fans whilst Kocani Orkestar have also played with Beirut and have had tracks remixed by
Animal Collective. A heady and vibrant force.
