Folk Bands and Artists
Balkan Alien Sound
https://www.balkanaliensound.com
“A high octane, dance driven, folk fusion outfit that offer a mix of Irish, Klezmer, Gypsy and Balkan styles to create a distinctive and infectious music, setting them apart as world music trail blazers in Northern Ireland”. A passion for travel, Balkan music and culture brought the group together, united by an ethos fueled by the exploration and celebration of cultural diversity through music. Influences in traditional music, classical, jazz, rock and folk pepper and permeate the eclectic groups sound enthralling audiences from all over Ireland since the bands formation in 2008. Avant-garde strings combining bouzouki and violin are the melodic vanguard, accompanied by guitar, vocals and the solidity of electric bass and drums that round out the sound. Hints of Bulgaria, Macedonia and indeed Ireland can be heard throughout their writing style and their repertoire, as well as consisting of original compositions, tackles and breathes new life into traditional Balkan pieces.
The fact the band are an all-Irish outfit is important element of the group and hints of this echo throughout their sound. Entirely at home on the big stage, the band has toured festivals throughout Ireland, U.K and Europe over the last few years including major Festivals such as Glastonbury, WOMAD, Tradicionarius (Esp),MELA and PATRYKA (Poland). They run their own International Music Club in Derry, Northern Ireland and regularly host bands from all over Europe and beyond, sharing the stage to embrace music and culture.
