Trumpet player and trend-setting music icon Džambo Aguševi returns on tour to California in partnership with Voice of Roma for their annual springtime celebration of Romani music, dance and culture on May 3. Save the date for a one-day festival at Ashkenaz culminating in an evening concert and dance party featuring members of Džambo Aguševi Orchestra (touring from N. Macedonia), Rumen Sali Shopov & Balkan Ensemble Meraklii, Stevens Family “Gypsy Boys” and Songs of Šaban Bajramović performed by Šani Rifati, Marco Ghezzo and Dušan Ristić.

A free panel discussion with the artists will cover current events concerning the human rights of Roma communities amidst shifting political climates.

Afternoon workshops for brass musicians, percussionists, folk dancers and singers will also be offered to festival goers, also at Ashkenaz. Schedule, concert tickets, workshop registration and full performer details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Individual and group masterclasses with Agusevi band members can be booked by appointment. Contact festival production manager Peter Bonos <peterbonos@gmail.com> for further information, including volunteer opportunities and lessons.
Copresented by Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal. Cofunded by ACTA and NEA. Graphic design by Jenette Selin.

Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center
1317 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA

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Join us for Herdeljezi Festival, Voice of Roma’s annual springtime celebration of Romani music, dance and culture. Featuring daytime workshops, the festival culminates in an evening concert and dance party. Please note that Dzambo Agusevi, our headliner, had to cancel due to a family health emergency. Fortunately, we already have a full and exciting line-up with the addition of Fanfare Zambaleta.

Voice of Roma Herdeljezi Romani Festival
Saturday, May 3, Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center
1317 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA

Fanfare Zambaleta
Stevens Family “Gypsy Boys”
Songs of Šaban Bajramović
Rumen Sali Shopov & Balkan Ensemble Meraklii
7:30 pm-midnight: Ticketed concert program
6:30 pm: Dance workshop
5:30 pm: Panel discussion
1- 4:30 pm: Ticketed workshops

Evening Concert Tickets: $30 presale, $35 at door; Students: $25 presale, $30 at door,
Workshop registration (cost per session): $20 presale, $25 at door
Students: $15 presale, $20 at door

A free panel discussion with the artists covers the human rights of Roma communities amidst shifting political climates. Afternoon workshops for brass musicians, percussionists, dancers and singers are offered to festival goers, also at Ashkenaz.
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Full Schedule:
Afternoon Workshops:
1:00-2:15 pm: Drum workshop with Rumen Sali Shopov
2:30-3:45 PM: Singing workshop with Carol Silverman and Sani Rifati
4:00-5:15 pm: Brass workshop with Benji Rifati and Evan Stuart

Evening Program:
5:30 pm: Free Panel Discussion with artists and Voice of Roma representatives
6:30 pm: Free Dance workshop with Šani Rifati
7:30 pm: Balkan Ensemble Meraklii with Rumen Sali Shopov
8:30 pm: Songs of Šaban Bajramović with Šani Rifati, Marco Ghezzo and Dušan Ristić
9:30 pm: Stevens Family “Gypsy Boys”
10:30 pm-midnight: Fanfare Zambaleta

Contact festival production manager Peter Bonos, peterbonos@gmail.com for further information, including volunteer opportunities. Copresented by Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal and Ashkenaz. Funded by ACTA. Graphic design by Jenette Selin.

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