The Brass Menažeri (“Menagerie”) is the Bay Area’s premier Balkan Romani (“Gypsy”) powerhouse Brass Band, cascading through the wild rhythms, soulful vocals & hot improvisations of the music of the Serbian, Macedonian, Greek & Rajasthani Roma. The energy is infectious—toes tap, bodies slam, sweat flies as vital energy radiates from the dance floor. The Brass Menažeri is a shining example of traditional Balkan repertoire combined with new sensibilities, innovative arrangements & original compositions at the hands & lips of American devotees.
The Brass Menažeri’s debut album Brazen showcases thrilling, inspiring Balkan Rom, Serbian & Greek Macedonian tunes with heartrending improvisations, lush vocals & all the infectious energy of our live performances. Brazen was produced by multiple Grammy winner Tim Boyle (Les Misérables; South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut; Team America).
Website: brassmenazeri.com
Pangéo is Seattle’s passionate ambassador of Greek & Southern Balkan music. With a taste for old-style dance music, its members are equally at home playing Epirot Greek mountain ballads & lively tunes from the Yugoslav & Albanian border areas. The rich, ethereal, driving sound of this virtuosic quartet, featuring clarinet, accordion, vocals, percussion & guitar, will transport you to another time & place.
Website: kyklosmusic.com/PANGEO
