Bulgarian-born virtuoso accordionist Milen Slavov,
of Portland Oregon, joins forces with the 12-piece gypsy brass band
Krebsic
Orkestar, also located in Portland, to create
Balkan Fusion Project - energetic, danceable, and wild
Balkan-inspired music with a twist. A show of original compositions for accordion
and brass band, fusing Balkan and jazz elements, and integrating some
traditional Balkan tunes, songs, belly dance, and chamber music.
Also, featured
are the acclaimed Bulgarian folk singer Zhivka Papancheva, and bellydancer
Severina.
This collaboration is not only musically unique
but also the cast of the show is of performers with various musical
and ethnic backgrounds. Entertaining, captivating, and culturally
enriching, the show reaches out to a diverse audience; bringing this
music to the masses and advocating the similarities between people,
not the differences.Expect fiery virtuosic melody lines,
odd meters, a powerful section of drums and low brass, and an infectious,
emotionally moving repertoire of...World music fusion.
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"Slavov demonstrates
the capacity to cross not only the boundaries of time and space
but also enter the variable dimensions of human experience."
Greg Smith, Professor of Teacher Education, Lewis & Clark College,
Portland Oregon
"Krebsic
has chops to burn and ass-kicking rhythm for days"
Willamette Week
"Milen Slavov's
compositions for accordion are a wonderful combination of references
to the oldest part of the rich heritage of Bulgarian folk music
and new ideas that are fresh and original."
Timothy Rice, UCLA
"Milen, your
special modality involving "World Music" is an offering of true
value in these times."
Herbert Rothgarber, composer
Booking
To book the Balkan Fusion Project show,
contact Alex Krebs at
arkrebs@yahoo.com
or
call (503)771-7470.
