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MUSICIANS AND BANDS FROM EVERYWHERE IN THE WORLD:

Balkan, Russian, East European,
Klezmer, Mexican, Celtic, and more!

For parties, receptions, conventions, cruises, weddings, corporate events,
fairs, celebrations, concerts, promotional events
Contact (510) 243-1122 or folkloric@value.net

We are based in the San Francisco Bay Area and:

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Russian /East European/Balkan/Gypsy/Klezmer Musicians

•Book primarily in the western US, and have entertainers in other areas

•Have World Music artists who represent cultures of nearly every description and excel in the classical, regional folk, and popular styles of their area

Can help you with entertainment packages to meet your needs and budget

  •Maintain high standards -- artistic and professional

Network with thousands of performers and work with theme caterers, decorators, video, sound & lighting companies

*Provide personalized service and the best in international entertainment!

Excellent references available * Free consultations regarding planning special events - email folkloric@value.net or call (510) 243-1122.


PARTIAL LIST OF INSTRUMENTALISTS AND BANDS WE CAN PROVIDE:

Accordion
Bagpipes
Balalaika
Domra
Bandura
Gamelans
Banjo
Bouzouki
Brass Ensembles
Classical Singers

Concertina
Cimbalom
Dance bands
Drummers & Percussionists
Dulcimers
Flute
Guitar
Harps
Harpsichord
Hurdy-Gurdy

Kanoun
Laouto
Lute
Mandolin
Marimba
Medieval
Motown
New Wave
Nostalgia (20s-70's)
New Age
Opera
Oud

Panpipes
Piano
Synthesizer
Renaissance Music
Santour
Saz
Sackbutt
String Quartets
Swing Bands
Big Bands
Marching Bands

Square Dance Bands
Tango
Top 40
Violins
Women's Ensembles
Woodwinds
and much more!


BY COUNTRY:

Australia
Afghanistan
Africa
Afro-Haitian
American
 (Bluegrass,
  Barbershop
   Quartets,
  Old Timey,
  Cajun & Zydeco,
  Jazz, Rock,
  R & B,
Country & Western, 
Gospel,
  Dixieland,
  Native American

Arabic
Egypt
Roma (Gypsy)
 (all countries)
Armenia
Austria
Bali
Balkan
Basque
Brazil
British Isles
Bulgaria
Caribbean
 (Reggae,
  Soca,
  Steel Drums, Calypso)

China
Cuba
Finland
Flamenco
 Spanish
France
Germany
Greece
Polynesia/
 Hawaii
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Iran/Persia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Java
Jewish
 (Klezmer,
  Yiddish)
Korea
South
 American
Mexico
 (Mariachis
  Bandas
  Norteno
  Salsa)
Middle-
 Eastern
Morocco
Philippines

Poland
Portugal
Romania
former Russia
Scandinavia
Scotland
Switzerland
New Zealand
Trinidad
Turkey
Ukraine
Venezuela
Wales
former
 Yugoslavia

and much more!


SPECIALTY ACTS:

D.J.'s
Dance leaders,
teachers,
callers
Bellydancers

Puppeteers
Face-painters
Mimes
Psychics

Fortunetellers
Astrologers
Poets
Magicians
Comedians

Clowns
Jugglers
Tightrope walkers
Storytellers

Strippers
Gorilla
Stiltwalkers
Fire eaters
Animals


SOME OF OUR MOST-REQUESTED ENTERTAINMENT:

Romantic Accordion - solo or with violin/mandolin/guitar/clarinet combos.

Klezmer Bands - small or large for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, Jewish events, international cultural festivals.
Accompanies hors d'oevres to horas. Stringed and wind instruments, with percussion optional.

Italian Duet/Trio "Tarantella" - mandolin/guitar/accordion. Spaghetti music to sweet waltzes and wine tasting.

• Balkan/Rom/East European/Israeli ensemble "Panacea" - exotic, beautiful, wildly playful group with new CD.
To five pieces: hammered dulcimer, violin, percussion, accordion, haunting polyphonic vocals. Learn more about Panacea.

Russian classical folk ensemble "Tziganya" smaller group of members of the San Francisco Balalaika Ensemble.

• Greek band "Taverna" - duet to six pieces. Bouzouki, guitar, keyboard/accordion, percussion, clarino, violin, baglama.
Acoustic for listening, or plugged in for line dancing. Dancers/dance leaders available.

Irish: Good Times Ceilidh (rhymes with "daily") Band. Celtic/ jigs & reels. For St. Patrick's Day, birthdays; charming and fun.
Three to seven musicians: fiddle, button box, guitar, whistle, bodhran, bouzouki, tenor banjo, mandolin.

Alpenrose polka band. Great for Oktoberfest or Harvest Festival, beverage promotions, or biergarten mood....
Polkas, waltzes, schottishes, and more...

For more information about booking and for quotes, click here to e-mail us.
For faster response, call us during business hours at (510) 243-1122.

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PHOTO GALLERY:

African drummers
African drummers

Polka band
Polka band

rish Ceilidh Band
Irish Ceilidh Band

Greek musicians
Greek musicians - solo to large ensemble

Mexican dancers
Mexican dancers

Celtic/Renaissance Musicians
Celtic/Renaissance Musicians

Classical and Jazz Pianists
Classical and Jazz Pianists

Andean music
Andean music

Harpists of all kinds
Harpists of all kinds


Polynesian dance showsPolynesian dance shows

 

Free consultations regarding planning special events - email folkloric@value.net or call (510) 243-1122.

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