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Silky, smooth and as spicy as their name suggests, gypsy musical gods Paprika Balkanicus are set to warm up Brisbane this winter with two electrifying shows at Brisbane Powerhouse from 31 May ˆ 1 June.
Touring Australia for the very first time, with performances in Melbourne and Adelaide, Paprika Balkanicus already have a well established reputation as one of the hottest newcomers in World music. The atmosphere is set to sizzle with fantastic musicianship and witty stage presence that has already won this ensemble a substantial following in the UK, Europe and Japan.
Hailing from Romania, Serbia and Slovenia, Paprika Balkanicus combine violin, guitar, double bass and accordion in a fiery blend of traditional Gypsy music from the Balkans and Eastern Europe. Their repertoire comprises of songs that mirror longing, passion and joy of these long hidden places. From slow sultry tones to lightning-speed furious arpeggios, the band can sound as soft as a whisper or larger than life.
Violinist Bogdan Vacarescu, Jozef Secnik on double bass and Vlad Jocic on guitar, provide an intriguing harmonic foundation of frequently odd rhythms with unpredictable solo eruptions. They have previously worked with Nigel Kennedy, World Youth Orchestra, Neil Innes and Tommy Emmanuel to name a few and won numerous international awards including Spirit of the Fringe and BBC World Music Award.
Paprika Balkanicus will keep the thrills coming, flanked by Milos Milivojevic, accordionist extraordinaire, they will entice the audience to boogie and shake, stomp, clap and laugh, with their endless energy, enthusiasm and mesmerising rhythms. They have had people up and dancing at some of the most prestigious concert halls and clubs in UK and France such as Royal Festival Hall, Carling Academy Islington, Bruntwood Theatre - Manchester, Tate Modern and New Morning - Paris to name but a few.
Music lovers in all over the world, especially in Japan and the UK, were seduced in masses by these gypsy gods and their riotous performance. Join Paprika Balkanicus for a dose of heat and passion this winter ! Their self-titled debut album is out now.
Paprika Balkanicus will perform at Brisbane Powerhouse 31 May ˆ 1 June; Melbourne 2 + 5 June and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival 11 ˆ 14 June.
"Masters of good atmosphere!"- BalkanUK.com
"Amazing performance - they hit the audience like a Balkan storm!"- JVC Japan
Brisbane Powerhouse presents
PAPRIKA BALKANICUS
Venue: Powerhouse Theatre
Dates: Sat 31 May - Sun 1 June
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets: $38 + $28.50 (gallery seating)
Bookings: 07 3358 8600 or brisbanepowerhouse.org
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