Cambridge Folk Festival 2011 - Mahala Rai Banda
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Channel: AaranAardvark · 2011 · Music
Romanian Gypsy band from Bucharest Mahala Rai Banda play infectious and energetic party music from the ghetto. This is Wikipedia's take on the band:- "The band plays with an array of styles and genres. Romanian violins & accordions are combined with a brass section consisting of army brass band veterans and musicians from Romania's famous village Zece Prajini -- hometown of Fanfare Ciocarlia and a rocking rhythm section. They effortlessly combine a knack for inventive arrangements with an ability to turn every single concert into a wild party. Their music is positioned right at the crossroads between traditional popular music and club-oriented, so called Balkan Beats. This rich blend of sophisticated arrangements, traditional elements and modern outlook puts them in a unique position among all the current bands." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahala_Rai_Banda More Here http://www.myspace.com/mahalaraibandaofficial
