FAITH i BRANKO

Saturday 25th February, 8pm. Doors open 7pm
The Assembly Rooms, Presteigne

Leading Serbian Roma violinist Branko Ristic and English accordionist Faith Elliott perform virtuosic original Roma-influenced music with their international ensemble.

The duo met in Branko's Romani village in 2009, and - with music as their only tool for communication - began a journey that would lead to their last album ‘Gypsy Lover’ being placed in the top 10 World Music Charts, a successful international schedule and an award winning documentary tour. From a foundation of 'Serbian-Roma' music, Faith i Branko have created a style that draws from both of their musical heritages and expresses their joint conversation. This forms an original set with a storming ensemble which is joyous, passionate, tragic and virtuosic.

Tickets £14

Available from The Workhouse, Presteigne
or online at wegottickets.com/event/568238

‘Musically a delight..these virtuosic performers are a major discovery this year’ The Guardian, UK

'Moving, breathtaking and virtuosic’ Lopa Kothari, BBC Radio 3, UK

‘One of my favourite new Balkan Bands’ Emir Kusturica

'Set to become one of the leading Roma Violinists of the century' FRoots UK

‘Quite remarkable musicians’ Stephen Fry, BBC World Service