A duo, sometime trio, playing sounds and rhythms from across the Balkans, all the way to the Middle East. With soaring clarinet melodies and fast syncopated guitar and percussion, they play a stormy mixture of traditional and original songs which will take you on a journey to far away lands...... Sophie Wilsdon - clarinet and vocals, Barney Rhythm - guitar and vocals and Greg White - udu and drums

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"Like a travelling circus, the orchestra guides you through the energetic and danceable genres of world music.
Piotr And The Imaginary Orchestar is a 7-man dance party that brings reggae, ska, balkan, gypsy and swing music into an imaginary text universe. The music never stands still and neither does the band!"

Troyka formed in Bristol in 2008 and have been bringing Balkan Heart Music to Bristol ever since. Still going strong in 2025, they recently recorded music for Surviving Earth - a feature film by Thea Gajic about her dad, and Troyka founder Vladimir Gajic, who passed away in 2015. 

Troyka now play in various formations including Troyka Mala, their contemporary post classical trio which indulges their love of intricate three-part chamber style arrangements. Mala showcases a selection of soulful Balkan, Eastern European and Middle Eastern music, alongside an expanding collection of Liam’s (My Octopus Mind, Leeem) original compositions, which take a playful approach to these influences.

Misty Minds (Autumn 2025) is Troyka's 4th EP since 2009.

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