Balkan Brass World

The Balkan Brass Mailing List was founded in 2004. With over 260 active members it is currently the largest online discussion group dedicated to Balkan Brass music and related topics.

Joining is easy: sign up by going to the Yahoogroups website or by sending an empty e-mail to balkanbrass-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Just follow the instructions and within minutes you can take part in the discussion, get the latest release news, read about Balkan Brass concerts in your area, and much, much more.

Flamboyant, brassy and irresistibly euphoric - the riotous live shows of Edinburgh’s Orkestra del Sol are fast gaining them notoriety as Scotland’s answer to the celebratory wedding bands of Eastern Europe. Blending the best of Balkan brass with the swinging sounds of New Orleans, the rolling rhythms of the Middle East or the bouncing beats of UK ska, they pack a punch and make mincemeat of musical categories.

The band cite influences including Balkan big names like Boban Marković Orkestar, Mahala Raï Banda and Fanfare Ciocărlia, but also pay homage to Calypso and Mento, Brazilian Forro and Columbian Porro, plus The Specials, Tom Zé, Duke Ellington and Tom Waits.

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Balkan Brass World is looking for your contributions. Do you want to review a recent CD release or concert? Do you want your shows added to the calendar? Found a cool YouTube clip? We welcome volunteers to submit their contributions at info@balkanbrassworld.com.

Goods news for bands: we can also release your music on all major download stores (iTunes, Amazon, eMusic, etc.)! Contact us for more info.