Founded in 2011 by singer and guitarist Antonio Riva, Le Gazhikane Muzikante are a London-based group who play original arrangements of traditional and beautiful folk songs from South Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean area.
Their diverse musical background adds a "distinctive and very personal touch to haunting and passionate, yet simple and pure" musical interpretations, creating "a beautiful Eastern folk sound with a rich oriental undercurrent" [Jamboree Venue].
The band has performed at a number of folk and other music venues, literary and charity events and functions, including Jamboree Venue, Ritzy Brixton, Bedroom Bar, Cecil Sharp House, University College London and The Poetry Cafe amongst others.
Le Gazhikane Muzikante performed as ambassadors of linguistic diversity at the Bloomsbury Festival 2016. Previously, the band was invited to perform as representative gypsy music ensemble at the Hop Farm Festival 2013.
The band has been regularly performing in Crete since 2014.
Their diverse musical background adds a "distinctive and very personal touch to haunting and passionate, yet simple and pure" musical interpretations, creating "a beautiful Eastern folk sound with a rich oriental undercurrent" [Jamboree Venue].
The band has performed at a number of folk and other music venues, literary and charity events and functions, including Jamboree Venue, Ritzy Brixton, Bedroom Bar, Cecil Sharp House, University College London and The Poetry Cafe amongst others.
Le Gazhikane Muzikante performed as ambassadors of linguistic diversity at the Bloomsbury Festival 2016. Previously, the band was invited to perform as representative gypsy music ensemble at the Hop Farm Festival 2013.
The band has been regularly performing in Crete since 2014.
Le Gazhikane Muzikante perform with a minimum line-up of at least 3 musicians.
The band occasionally collaborates with additional guest musicians, and is available for private bookings and functions.
For more information, contact us through our "Contact" page.
The band occasionally collaborates with additional guest musicians, and is available for private bookings and functions.
For more information, contact us through our "Contact" page.
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Antonio
Guitar and main voice.
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Kat
Cello and vocals.
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Clare
Clarinet and vocals.
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Seppi
Percussion.
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Elana
Accordion and vocals.
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Ana
Accordion and vocals.
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