Duo Moldova & Mahala: An Evening of Moldavian & Romanian Lautari Music

Moldavian and Romanian traditional music is known for swift, complex rhythms, musical improvisation, and rich melodic ornamentation. Traditionally performed by Romani musicians, the Lautari musical style encompasses soul-wrenching ballads, high-energy wedding dances, and village-style tunes. Hailing straight from the source and having been steeped in this tradition from birth, Duo Moldova passionately embodies these traditions, transporting the audience back to the weddings and the summer nights on the porches where the duo grew up. Opening the evening and making its world debut is new San Francisco-based group Mahala with special guest guitarist Alex Hand.
 
FEATURING:
Duo Moldova
Sergei – accordion
Valera – violin

Mahala
Andrew Cohen – accordion
Balder ten Cate – cimbalom
Marika Dvorak – violin
Travis Hendrix – upright bass
Alex Hand – guitar
 
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Duo Moldova performs traditional Lautari music from Moldova, Romania, and beyond. Raised in Chisinau, Moldova, accordionist Sergei and violinist Valera are some of the best musicians in this tradition.

Mahala is a new collaborative project bringing together some of the finest musicians from the local Bay Area Balkan music scene. The group performs both traditional as well as original music in the Romanian and Moldavian Lautari style.

 
Time: 7:00pm doors / 7:30pm show
Admission: $20-25 sliding scale. Ticket availability at the door is limited and contingent on online sales.
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