Sal Mamudoski – A rising star of Balkan clarinet, Sal Mamudoski is known for his dazzling technique and deep roots in Macedonian Romani traditions. His music bridges traditional sounds with contemporary world-jazz flavors.
Serkan Çağrı – One of Turkey’s leading clarinet virtuosos, Serkan Çağrı has performed internationally with orchestras and ensembles, bringing Ottoman, Balkan, and Anatolian sounds to the global stage.
Romashka – A New York–based band specializing in passionate Russian Gypsy and Eastern European folk songs, Romashka blends accordion, fiddle, and vocals to deliver fiery, dance-inducing performances.
Yallah Yallah – A Brooklyn collective drawing on Middle Eastern and Balkan grooves, Yallah Yallah infuses traditional dance rhythms with a modern, improvisational edge.
Hüsnü Şenlendirici – World-renowned Turkish clarinetist celebrated for his masterful improvisation and ability to merge traditional Turkish, Romani, and jazz idioms, captivating audiences worldwide.
İlhan Erşahin – A Swedish–Turkish saxophonist, composer, and bandleader based in New York, İlhan Erşahin is acclaimed for fusing jazz with electronica, world, and Turkish psychedelic sounds.
Sonia Olla & Ismael Fernández – A powerhouse flamenco duo, dancer Sonia Olla and singer Ismael Fernández bring authentic Spanish flamenco traditions to the stage with fiery passion and artistry.
Slavic Soul Party – Known as NYC’s “official brass band,” Slavic Soul Party combines Balkan brass, jazz, funk, and American soul into an irresistible, high-energy sound.
Ismail Lumanovski – An award-winning Macedonian-American clarinetist, Ismail Lumanovski is celebrated for his virtuosic blend of classical, jazz, and Balkan Romani music.
Zlatne Uste – One of the oldest and most respected Balkan brass bands in the United States, Zlatne Uste has been at the heart of New York’s Balkan music scene for decades.
Gabriel Marin – A versatile guitarist and composer, Gabriel Marin leads ensembles exploring Balkan, jazz, and world music fusion with innovative improvisation and cross-cultural energy.
Adrien Chevalier – A French violinist based in New York, Adrien Chevalier specializes in Gypsy jazz and swing, bringing Stéphane Grappelli’s spirit into the 21st century.
Yvonnick Prené – A French-born jazz harmonica virtuoso, Yvonnick Prené is acclaimed for his modern Gypsy jazz project that blends Parisian swing with New York energy.
Tamara Jokic – A Serbian-born vocalist, Tamara Jokic blends Balkan folk, Sephardic traditions, and Mediterranean sounds with a soulful, contemporary touch.