Yagcilar Zeybegi

Hicaz Mandira

Nashti Usava

Ali Pasa

Creating a wild and expressive sound, Opaz is an ensemble that plays music in the Romani (Gypsy) style from Turkey and other parts of the North-Eastern Mediterranean. Drawing from the colourful hotchpotch of music that constitutes the Roma tradition, the band strives to capture the nomadic soul and creative power that lies within the emotive melodies and driving rhythms. Always providing an entertaining show, this ensemble plays spirited music in celebration of life.

Musicians:
Philip Arditti - darbuka
Morag Brown - Violin
Charlie Cawood - bass guitar
Nicki Maher - klarnet (clarinet)
Eli Nott - Riqq

Guest player: Numan Elyer - darbuka, davul, bendir

Opaz Ensemble

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