International Festival of Street Musicians | 20-29 August 2010 | 23rd Edition
Guest Country: FRANCE

PROGRAMME 2010

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Gadjo

(ska / swing / cumbia / balkan / crunk / dub, Argentina,France,United Kingdom,United States)
  • Fraggle Baker
    fisarmonica, ukulele, voice
  • Emma Gawlinski
    flute, tenor sax, ukulele, voice
  • Sam Watson
    clarinet, alto sax, voice
  • Xabi Elicagaray
    guitar, banjo, melodic, voice
  • Paul Sessions
    tuba, trumpet, euphonium, trombone, voice
  • Jerry Dillon
    drums, voice
  • George Arnold
    contrabbass guitar, trumpet, violin, voice
This is a really lively and colourful band. They define themselves a ‘gipsy-hup daft-ska wobbley swing’ band. From all corners of the world – Argentina, USA, France and England - they tumbled into the streets of Barcelona in 2003 and have been together ever since writing their original blend of polyglot Balkan-ska-swing music. In their performances, Gadjo will take you on a wild journey, from the middle of a jumping ska-mosh pit into the brassy arms of a drunken fanfare. After waltzing a chanson Françoise under an African sky, you’ll tumble giggling into Mediterranean streets for a bit of salty swing. Then, bewitched by love songs, you’ll dance yourself dizzy at an all night Balkan wedding party. With three albums produced, they have attracted a huge international following and toured Europe extensively, playing in theatre, circus and music festivals; up trees, on barges, in bars, beaches, on horse carts, on top of trucks, in clubs and castles.

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The video is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyvrIppdBmA



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