Tatcho Drom - Magic Balkan Gypsy Music Wild yet sophisticated Balkan Party Music, with an optional dance performance

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Description Price
Full line-up of 6 musicians (vocals, violin/vocals, guitar, accordion, cello, percussion) and 1 dancer£1400
Trio (vocals, vocals/violin, accordion or guitar)£780
4 musicians (vocals, violin/vocals, guitar, accordion) + dancer£950
4 musicians (vocals, violin/vocals, guitar, accordion)£1000
Duo: violin/vocals + guitar or accordion£550
the fees exclude travel costs. Within Greater London we only charge travel costs, if we provide the PA. Outside this area, we do charge travel extra.

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Tatcho Drom - Wild yet sophisticated Balkan Party Music, with optional dance performance and Balkan Barn dance (led line and circle social dances) for the audience.

Balkan Gypsy and folk music and dancing is currently a highly popular entertainment for special occasions. Tatcho Drom features the vibrant music of traditional rural Balkan weddings, Gypsy Romani festivities, and evergreens from Kustorica's movies, performed by violin, vocals, accordion, guitar and percussion, with virtuosity, passion and pure human energy, amplified on occasion but without electronic elements. We choose musical treasures from each region, songs and instrumentals which are cherished by insiders, and catchy to new-comers. The experience may be enriched by our Balkan Romani dancer with Gypsy Romani dance performances and led Balkan Ceilidh dancing.

Balkan Express provides vibrant entertainment for special occasions. Music from Eastern Europe and the Balkans, from Romani and folk traditions, performed by violin, vocals, accordion, guitar and percussion, with virtuosity, passion and pure human energy, amplified on occasion but without electronic elements. We choose musical treasures from each region, songs and instrumentals which are cherished by insiders, and catchy to new comers. The experience may be enriched by our Balkan dancer with Gypsy dance performances and led Balkan social dancing.

“A Gypsy consommé with a satanic pulse” – Garth Cartwright

“Thanks again for making our wedding very special !”

“Their energy is contagious and that carried across the audience tonight”

Our most memorable events were commissioned by clients and promoters who envisioned 'that something different’ for their event, that something which is not quite as familiar as pop music, not quite as cool as jazz, not quite as formal as classical, with a power similar to rock music; an entertainment with elements of the above in addition to an innovative and exotic touch. Sometimes we provide a warm feel-good atmosphere with a slightly exotic touch for dinners and receptions, performing some of our moving ballads and slow dances from Macedonia, Russia and Hungary. On most occasions, however, clients or festivals are interested in the hot kick of Balkan dance music from Serbia, Bulgaria and frantic fiddle music from Romania. On those occasions we play our most vibrant dance pieces with full power.

“Bavarian-born violinist Gundula could well have been raised in the Balkans, for her playing imparts the true soul of Gypsy music, full of colour and passion, an explosion of energy…” Vesti News, Serbian diaspora newspaper

“Gruen’s band swirl and flow fascinatingly around her, in obvious thrall to her fearless and commanding playing.” – Froots

Tatcho Drom provides professional entertainment in a variety of settings

  • Hot Balkan Gypsy dance music for guest to join in dancing, interspersed with the occasional romantic ballad to recover ones breath and enjoy a drink.
  • Charismatic ambient music during receptions and sophisticated dinners
  • A 20min surprise show of colourful and vibrant Gypsy music and dance, suitable as a staged performance or on the floor amongst the guests.
  • A Balkan Barn dance, with live music and dance caller, involving the guests actively and, providing a cultural experience as well as a long-lasting memory of the event.
  • An intimate acoustic performance in a compact 2 or 3-musicians line-up
  • Personalised entertainment: Performance sets of flexible length and energy, combinations of music and dance, can be individually designed for your function. Special request of certain music pieces may be included.
  • Performances can be completely acoustic for intimate locations, semi-amplified, or fully amplified for large festivals and functions.

About the performers:

Tatcho Drom are a London-based quintet, and considered one of the UK’s leading exponents of Balkan Romany Gypsy music. The ensemble has been working together for more than 10 years, performing at music festivals, Arts centres, Universities, TV and Radio as well as private and corporate functions.

Tatcho Drom is led by virtuoso violinist, singer and ethnomusicologist Gundula Stojanova Gruen. Described by Songlines Magazine as ‘a shining star in the UK’s Balkan music scene’, she has extensively travelled, researching Balkan Gypsy Romany music, and transcribing melodies firsthand from Romany and folk musicians. Gundula’s unique performance style showcases her technical ability acquired through intensive conservatoire training along with her in-depth understanding of musical traditions.

“ … most of all I loved her playing and singing: unaffected and full of life… with her musicality and lifelines she is giving out something so precious and important in this muddled world!”

“Huge musical talent and impressive energy"

Alexandar Ivanov, Tatcho Drom’s accordionist, brings along a huge bag of energy and experience from his native Bulgaria, where he performed Eastern European, Balkan and Russian music for more than 15 years. The line-up is completed by Jeremy Halliwell (guitar), Sass Hoory (Balkan percussion) and Fraser Parry (cello, vocals), all are highly acclaimed musicians, boasting qualifications from prominent institutions throughout Europe.

Balkan Romani dancer Linda Gjogieva Toteva is London’s only Gypsy dance performer with authentic roots. She has learned her first dancing from her Grandmother in Bulgaria, and since then studied and performed various Eastern dance styles around the globe. Linda delivers exciting and exotic dance performances and is known for her infectious leading of Eastern European and Balkan line and circle dances.


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Reviews (10)

There are currently 10 user ratings for Tatcho Drom - Magic Balkan Gypsy Music

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Harrow, Middlesex

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 10 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Balkan Party Dance Music

Abre Babi So Kergjan (Macedonian)

Ako Umram il Zaginam (Macedonian)

Amarisi Amari (Hungarian)

Ando Drom Cardas (Hungarian)

Ararara (Indian Romany)

Aven Nashas Tusha (Russian)

Bubamara (Balkan)

Caj Sukarije (Balkan)

Danu Danay – Shatrica (Russian)

Deep Sorrow Waltz (Russian)

Dorogoy Dlinnoyu (Russian)

Dui Dui Deshostar (Russian)

Elamoro (Macedonian)

Fuli Tschai (Sinti Romany)

Gama (Hungarian)

Halljatok Czardas (Hungarian)

Heissa Trojka Waltz (Russian)

Hora Chadera (Israel)

Hungarian Gypsy Waltz

Jarnana (Albanian)

Jovano Jovanke (Balkan)

Kalotaszeg Csardas (Transylvania)

Kalotaszeg Sapora (Transylvania)

Kan Meraul La (Romanian/Balkan)

Kibori (Romanian/Balkan)

Kikko (Russian)

Korobuchka (Russian)

Kukja Imam na Pelister (Macedonia)

Kustino Oro (Balkan)

Lolli Phabay (Russian)

Maminka (Russian)

Me Hum Mato (Sinti-Romany)

Mesecina (Balkan)

Misirloo (Greek)

Moja Mala Nema Mane (Croatia)

Muro Shavo (Hungarian)

Nane Cocha (Russian Romany)

O Nate Fushe (Albanian)

Ochi Chornye (Russian)

Odessa Bulgar (Klezmer)

Opa Cupa (Balkan)

Petyorshka (Russian)

Pushta Medley (Hungarian)

Romanian Dance

Telema (Russian)

Tre Yakhal si Kale (Balkan)

Tu Jeshty Fata (Romania)

Tutti Frutti (Romanian/Balkan)

Underground Cocek (Balkan)

Ushti Ushti Baba (Balkan)

Vrajnancky Coceck (Serbia)

Zsal O Zavo (Hungarian)

Listening/Soft Dance Pieces

Amalo (Hungarian)

Beshli I Chaje (Macedonian)

Csak Egy Kislán Van a Világon (Hungarian)

Degidi (Macedonian)

Djelem Djelem (Balkan)

Ederlezi – Djudjevdan (Serbia/Macedonia)

Hungarian Romance

Jai Souvent Pleure (Hungarian)

Kermenska Rachenica (Romanian)

La Rosa Enflorece (Shephardic)

Ljiljana Mome (Bulgarian)

Makedonsko Devoice (Macedonian)

More Sokol Pie (Macedonian)

Nane Love (Czech Romany)

Ne Kuni Me Majko (Serbian)

Oketano Nano (Macedonian)

So Maki Sum Se Rodila (Macedonian)

Solnyshko (Russian)

Tu Djaial (Sinti-Romany)

U Stambolu na Bosforu (Bosnia)

Üsküdara Gider Iken (Turkey)

Ze Dode (Romanian)

Zigano (Sinti-Romany)

Virtuoso Performance Pieces

Cyganochka (Russian)

Monti Czardas

Dve Gitary (Russian)

Hora Matishore (Romanian)

Šišic Kolo (Serbian)

Folk Dance Pieces

Ajde Jano (Serbian)

Alunelul (Romanian)

Ambee Dageetz (Armenian)

Arestelle Isabelle (Romanian)

Bizerka (Serbian)

Cacak (Serbian)

Daicovo Horo (Bulgarian)

Devoiko Devoiko (Bulgarian)

Djunjuritsa (Bulgarian)

Doide Si Panvo Nashata (Bulgarian)

Gradel Ilija Manastir (Macedonia)

Gankino (Bulgarian)

Geamparale (Romania)

Hora de la Risipiti (Romania)

Hora from Oltenia (Romanian)

Hora Moldovenesca (Romania)

Hora Nunzi (Romanian)

Ja Brdom – Ersko Kolo (Serbia)

Jovano Jovanke (Balkan)

Kuchek (Bulgarian)

Pajdushko (Macedonian)

Rachenica (Bulgarian)

Šetnja (Serbian)

Vardar Ovasi (Turkish)

Ya da kalinushku lomala (Russian)

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

2 vocals mics
4 instrumental mics
3DI

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Set up time 60 to 90 min

Performance times:
1-3 sets of 45 min
personalised performance options, including various times, set-lengths, performing options

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