Klezmer band

Beskydy

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Guaranteed to result in limb movement – a delightful fusion of fiddle, accordion, clarinet, furiously creating beautiful mayhem!
Klezmer band
London
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Our music could be described as East-West folk with dance. The songs tell of cultural customs, laments and desires and can be comically philosophical in celebrating the enjoyment of life despite its trials and tribulations. Our performances, whether in front of a large or small audience is, like the music, inclusive and shared with the audience, who, whenever possible, take to the floor for the infectious dance numbers. From traditional dance music to songs, Beskydy create magic and presence with their exceptional musical ability. Voice, strings, clarinet, percussion and accordion define the distinctive Beskydy sound. They are an inspiring ‘must see’ for traditional folk music lovers. The music of Beskydy has its roots in the dance rhythms and songs of Moravia, Bohemia and Slovakia, through whose lands the Beskydy mountains run – hence the name. They have expanded their repertoire to embrace the music of the Hungarian plains, the Danube basin and all the way down to the Black Sea, the souks and coffee-houses of Istanbul and across the sea to the bordellos of Odessa. Across these ancient trade routes, Jews, Gypsies, Ottomans, Celts and Magyars travelled carrying songs which endlessly re-invented themselves and crossed all political boundaries. Their music is Beskydy’s inspiration. Beskydy have performed at amongst other venues for; The Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank, Union chapel, Arts Centres, Womad, Hackney Empire and have played several cafe series concerts at the The Royal Albert Hall, and have also enjoyed providing Foyer Music at The National Theatre and The Royal Festival Hall. They have toured, played numerous festivals were greatly privileged to perform on “Loose Ends” for the late Ned Sherrin. They were enlisted by the Victoria & Albert Museum along with The Real Tuesday Weld for their “Propaganda from the State of Love” show. They have also been awarded “Critics Choice: Live Performance” in Time Out Magazine.

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Genres:
Folk, World music, Balkan, Greek music, Jewish music, Klezmer, Polish music, Polka
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Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Beskydy's Song list

Flatbush waltz
Skotschne (Louis Frailekh)
Skotschne No.2
Doyna
Flying Bulgar
Mazel Tov
Siman Tov
Tanz Tanz Yiddelekh
Erev shel shoshanim
Papirosn
Russian Sher no.2
Der Heyser Bulgar
Fun Tashlekh
Misourlou
Araber Tantz
Hava nagila
Zemer Atik (Nigun Atik)
Slovak Waltzes
Makedonska
Ajde Jano
Old Trilogy
Verbunk
Freilach
Pantalone
Porque Llorax
Ritka Magyar
Ota Zoy
Slovak Polkas
Amarisi
Lullaby
Ararim
Susta
Odessa 1
Odessa 2
Khossid wedding dance
Tota Helpa
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Gaby W
4 years ago, for a Private event in 80 E End Rd
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5 out of 5

Thank you Dan and the Beskydy band, you made our celebration so much fun and memorable. From the start you answered every query promptly and were so accommodating to all our needs. We only had the hall for such a short time and you played for as long as you could. You saw when the guests needed upbeat music and when we needed a rest! Thank you so much for giving so much energy and warmth to the party, everyone loved it so much and the music was so beautiful and created the perfect atmosphere. All the best, Gaby

GW
Gaby W
4 years ago, for a Private event in 80 E End Rd
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5 out of 5

Thank you Dan and the Beskydy band, you made our celebration so much fun and memorable. From the start you answered every query promptly and were so accommodating to all our needs. We only had the hall for such a short time and you played for as long as you could. You saw when the guests needed upbeat music and when we needed a rest! Thank you so much for giving so much energy and warmth to the party, everyone loved it so much and the music was so beautiful and created the perfect atmosphere. All the best, Gaby

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