What we do in the shadows

Falafel Fiesta is the third single from Niko Ne Zna's debut album "Renegade Brass Bandits".

Niko Ne Zna are New Zealand’s very own authentic Balkan Gypsy brass extravaganza. With a history that goes back 7 years, this 8 piece band has evolved into a true Gypsy juggernaut stunning audiences everywhere they go with their thrillingly energetic and dynamic performances. Now, finally their long anticipated debut album Renegade Brass Bandits is here.

After a few lineup changes over the years and the introduction of additional brass the current lineup is undoubtedly the best yet and has been driving audiences wild for the past 2 years. There’s even some more authentic Eastern-European blood in the band with percussionist Vlatko Materic joining bandleader and founding member Frankie Curac. After years of being instrumental, the addition of vocalist Nikkie Rich a couple of years ago helped take it to a new level and here she sings in Serbo-Croatian, Roma Gypsy and Greek. The album consists of seven originals and three traditional songs that will take you across the Balkans with a kiwi flavor.

Falafel Fiesta

RV 589 1. Gloria In Excelsis Deo

El Condor Pasa

Orchestra Of Spheres - Hyperspheres (Daphni Edit)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJVhPVip0M4

Lyrics: 

Don't sing if you want to live long
They have no use for your song
You're dead (x3)
You're dead and out of this world

You'll never get a second chance
Plan all your moves in advance
Stay dead (x3)
Stay dead and out of this world

Run fast, don't stand in the sun
There's too much work to be done
You're down (x3)
You're down and out of this world

Don't ever talk with your eyes
Be sure that you compromise
You're dead (x3)
You're dead and out of this world

Hear the unloved weeping like rain
Guard your sleep from the sound of their pain
Long gone (x3)
Long gone and out of this world

When you smile and it tears your face
It's time for the inhuman race
You're down (x3)
You're down and out of this world

Now you hope [for] a compassionate god
You sold out your dream to the world
Stay dead (x3)
You're dead and out of this world?

Norma Tanega - You're Dead" (1966) [What We Do In The Shadows 2014 - Soundtrack]

CST029: Black Ox Orkestar - Ver Tanzt? (2004) TRACK 01

Black Ox Orkestar • Shvartze Flamen, Vayser Fayer

CST029: Black Ox Orkestar - Ver Tanzt? (2004) TRACK 11

Black Ox Orkestar • Skočne

In late January 2010, Niko Ne Zna unleashed their debut self titled ep which consists of delicious arrangements of five traditional and original Gypsy tunes. Now sold out on CD, it is only available digitally.

Comprising trumpet, saxophone, accordion, trombone, sousaphone, drums and percussion, Niko Ne Zna are a truly authentic ensemble. They can roam while playing, and enchant the audience into dancing, singing, clapping and stomping all night long. The band consists of some of Wellington’s finest instrumentalists who come from a wide array of musical backgrounds that unite together to produce a cocktail that will make your ears rise to attention and your feet move in a frenzy. Their music is high energy with dark undertones and sexy gypsy style. Niko Ne Zna are a world class act with exotic tunes, fantastic grooves and exciting solos.

The band have played extensively around New Zealand with performances at The Wellington Fringe Festival, International Jazz Festival, Cuba Street Carnival, Wellington Summer City Festival, Prana Festival and Taranaki Arts Festival to name but a few and have been a staple of the Wellington music scene with regular performances all over the city.

Press Quotes

“It’s easy to forget where you are when you listen to these hypnotic melodies. It’s like being dropped amongst the hot and spicy lands of a country far away - to a place where you can free yourself with these infectious and wild beats that take their influence from the gypsy-soaked Balkan States.” wellingtonlivemusic.com

“Niko Ne Zna serve up authentic and twisted gypsy goodness on this eponymous EP. Complete with sax, sousaphone, trumpet, trombone, accordion, percussion and drums, this is a band that came to party. Balkan time signatures, funky brass bass lines, exotic melodies, it's all good.” NZ Musician

“The group's jaunty carnival-style sound translates surprisingly well to disc, with trombone, sousaphone, sax and accordion all vying for attention as the songs spiral riotously outward from a core riff before being reined back in again.” Otago Daily Times

“Driving rhythms… an intoxicating effect” Taranaki Daily News

“Gypsy good times…” Rit It Up Magazine

“ … this is straight to the dancefloor” Elsewhere
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Kustino Cupeck

Silver Daggers- Joy

Dragan Ignjic video from this year Gucha appearance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsQPt2_jobM&feature=related
 
Dragan Ignjic orchestra

Being a trumpet player in the Ignjic family is a tradition which has been passed from generation to generation.

11-member Dragan Ignjic orchestra was founded at the end of 1999.
 
The orchestra has taken part in numerous competitions and won many awards including:
 ZLATIBOR:
 * - Golden trumpet 2005 and 2006
 * - The most authentic music performance 2003
 
BANJA LUKA :
 * - The best orchestra 2006
 * - Golden trumpet 2003 and 2004
 
GUCHA:
 * - Masters Letter Gucha 2011
 * - Golden Apple Award Gucha 2010
 * - Golden Apple Award Gucha 2007
 * - Golden trumpet Gucha 2006
 * - The best junior orchestra Gucha 2003
 * - The second best junior orchestra Gucha 2001
 
 It has performed all over Europe: Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Bulgaria,Romania,Switzerland ... 



Guca Svatovsko kolo

Burken is the second single from the debut EP by Niko Ne Zna, New Zealand’s very own Balkan Gypsy brass extravaganza. 

With a line-up of two trumpets, saxophone, vocals, accordion, trombone, sousaphone, percussion, Balkan bass drum and snare drum, Niko Ne Zna are a truly authentic ensemble. They can roam while playing, and enchant the audience into dancing, singing, clapping and stomping all night long. The band consists of some of Wellington’s finest instrumentalists who come from a wide array of musical backgrounds that unite together to produce a cocktail that will make your ears rise to attention and your feet move in a frenzy. Their music is high energy with dark undertones and sexy gypsy style. Niko Ne Zna are a world class act with exotic tunes, fantastic grooves and exciting solos. 

The band have played extensively around New Zealand with performances at The Wellington Fringe Festival, International Jazz Festival, Cuba Street Carnival, Wellington Summer City Festival, Prana Festival and Taranaki Arts Festival to name but a few and have been a staple of the Wellington music scene with regular performances all over the city. They are currently gearing up to record their debut album due out early 2013.

Press Quotes

“It’s easy to forget where you are when you listen to these hypnotic melodies. It’s like being dropped amongst the hot and spicy lands of a country far away - to a place where you can free yourself with these infectious and wild beats that take their influence from the gypsy-soaked Balkan States.”  wellingtonlivemusic.com

 “Niko Ne Zna serve up authentic and twisted gypsy goodness on this eponymous EP. Complete with sax, sousaphone, trumpet, trombone, accordion, percussion and drums, this is a band that came to party. Balkan time signatures, funky brass bass lines, exotic melodies, it's all good.” NZ Musician

“The group's jaunty carnival-style sound translates surprisingly well to disc, with trombone, sousaphone, sax and accordion all vying for attention as the songs spiral riotously outward from a core riff before being reined back in again.” Otago Daily Times

“Driving rhythms… an intoxicating effect”  Taranaki Daily News

“Gypsy good times…” Rit It Up Magazine

“ … this is straight to the dancefloor” Elsewhere


Buy EP on Bandcamp

Burken

"Winter" is peppered with silvery pizzicato notes from the high strings, calling to mind icy rain

Antonio Vivaldi - Four Seasons - Winter - Allegro non molto

Dance Of Maria - Elias Rahbani

Niko Ne Zna are New Zealand’s very own authentic Balkan Gypsy brass extravaganza. With a history that goes back 7 years, this 8 piece band has evolved into a true Gypsy juggernaut stunning audiences everywhere they go with their thrillingly energetic and dynamic performances. Now, finally their long anticipated debut album Renegade Brass Bandits is here. 

After a few lineup changes over the years and the introduction of additional brass the current lineup is undoubtedly the best yet and has been driving audiences wild for the past 2 years. There’s even some more authentic Eastern-European blood in the band with percussionist Vlatko Materic joining bandleader and founding member Frankie Curac. After years of being instrumental, the addition of vocalist Nikkie Rich a couple of years ago helped take it to a new level and here she sings in Serbo-Croatian, Roma Gypsy and Greek. The album consists of seven originals and three traditional songs that will take you across the Balkans with a kiwi flavor. 

Niko Ne Zna have played extensively around New Zealand having undertaken three national tours and performed for the Wellington City Council, The Wellington Fringe Festival, International Jazz Festival, Cuba Street Carnival, the Festival of Lights in New Plymouth, Prana Festival and Taranaki Arts Festival and have been a staple of the Wellington music scene with regular performances all over the city.


Cloudboy - Red Rubicon

Second single from Niko Ne Zna's debut album "Renegade Brass Bandits".

Niko Ne Zna are New Zealand’s very own authentic Balkan Gypsy brass extravaganza. With a history that goes back 7 years, this 8 piece band has evolved into a true Gypsy juggernaut stunning audiences everywhere they go with their thrillingly energetic and dynamic performances. Now, finally their long anticipated debut album Renegade Brass Bandits is here.

After a few lineup changes over the years and the introduction of additional brass the current lineup is undoubtedly the best yet and has been driving audiences wild for the past 2 years. There’s even some more authentic Eastern-European blood in the band with percussionist Vlatko Materic joining bandleader and founding member Frankie Curac. After years of being instrumental, the addition of vocalist Nikkie Rich a couple of years ago helped take it to a new level and here she sings in Serbo-Croatian, Roma Gypsy and Greek. The album consists of seven originals and three traditional songs that will take you across the Balkans with a kiwi flavor.

Niko Ne Zna have played extensively around New Zealand having undertaken three national tours and performed for the Wellington City Council, The Wellington Fringe Festival, International Jazz Festival, Cuba Street Carnival, the Festival of Lights in New Plymouth, Prana Festival and Taranaki Arts Festival and have been a staple of the Wellington music scene with regular performances all over the city.


What we do in the shadows

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