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Message by Vadim Kolpakov (Via Romen band) English version ViaRomen 101 views Message to Roma (or Romani people) - Gypsies by Vadim Kolpakov founder and artistic director of the US-based Romany band "Via Romen". http://www.ViaRomen.com
Amare chavore - Наши дети. Via Romen Guitar Duo. ViaRomen 76 views The composition written by Vadim Kolpakov and Alex Gorodezky - Via Romen Guitar Duo. To book the duo, please contact at: http://www.ViaRomen.com http://www.VadimKolpak...
Gitana Judia by Alex Gorodezky and Vadim Kolpakov - Via Romen Guitar Duo. ViaRomen 55 views "Gitana Judia" written by Alex Gorodezky, performed by Via Romen Guitar Duo (Alex Gorodezky and Vadim Kolpakov). In Charlotte, NC USA. For more information and booking the...
Dance Girl - Mar Djanja, instrumental, Vadim Kolpakov & Via Romen ViaRomen 221 views "Via Romen" Nuevo Russian-Romany (Gypsy) Music and Dance ensemble from the US. Artistic director, Russian Rom (Gypsy) 7-string guitarist, dancer and vocalist -- Vadim Kolpa...
Spanish Lesson. Vadim & Arkadiy. Madonna. Via Romen band. Цыгане России ViaRomen 389 views Vadim Kolpakov on Madonna's world tour "Sticky&Sweet". Dance for the song "Spanish Lesson". Arkadiy Gips and Vadim Kolpakov members of the Kolpakov Trio and Via Romen b...
Vengerka/Two guitars. Russian-Romany (Gypsy). Vadim Kolpakov & Via Romen ViaRomen 4,987 views "Via Romen" Nuevo Russian-Romany (Gypsy) Music and Dance ensemble from the US. Artistic director, Russian Rom (Gypsy) 7-string guitarist, dancer and vocalist -- Vadim Kolpa...
Raven - Ворон. Via Romen ft. Juliana Svetlitchnaya. Concert in Seattle, WA ViaRomen 432 views Song "Voron", combination of Russian song "Black raven" and original composition "Raven" by Alex Gorodezky. Performance in Seattle, WA. http://ViaRomen.com
Солнышко - Sunrise. Не будите. Красивая песня. Via Romen band. USA ViaRomen 10,666 views "Via Romen" Nuevo Russian-Romany (Gypsy) Music and Dance ensemble from the US. Artistic director, Russian Roma (Gypsy) 7-string guitarist, dancer and vocalist -- Vadim Kolp...
Гори, гори любовь цыганки. Via Romen. Алеша Димитриевич ViaRomen 2,832 views By http://www.ViaRomen.com
My Two Homes by Alex Gorodezky & Via Romen. Concert in Seattle, WA. ViaRomen 761 views "Via Romen" Nuevo Russian-Romany (Gypsy) Music and Dance ensemble from the US. Artistic director, Russian Roma (Gypsy) 7-string guitarist, dancer and vocalist -- Vadim Kolp...

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Via Romen
Nuevo-New-Modern and traditional Russian-Romany (Gypsy) Music and Dance

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Founded in the US in 2004 by virtuoso Russian Roma guitarist, dancer and vocalist, Vadim Kolpakov, Via Romen has performed to glowing reviews across North America and has established itself as the continents premier Nuevo Russian-Romany (Gypsy) group. The Romany (Gypsy) musical legacy is most notably characterized by its clever synthesis of known musical genres with the lesser known or unknown. Via Romen is the embodiment of this legacy, of lacing tradition with novelty and offering unprecedented interpretations of that which we already know. Their music and dances, drawn from a vast repertoire originating in Eastern and Western Europe and enriched by jazz, Jewish, and Latino styles, enchant audiences with intricate improvisations, catchy tunes, and flashy footwork.
Despite of being rooted in Russian-Romani tradition, their music is modern, innovative, and fresh. Two of the band members, Vadim Kolpakov and Arkadiy Gips, were part of Madonnas Sticky & Sweet 2008/2009 tour as part of the Kolpakov Trio. Via Romens new CD, My Two Homes, is coming out in 2010. Via Romen band consists of four members Vadim Kolpakov (Russian 7-string guitar, dance and vocal), Arkadiy Gips (violin and back-vocal), Alex Gorodezky (6-string guitar and bass), and Petra Gelbart (vocal, accordion and dance). In addition, Via Romen features dancer and choreographer Marina Shanefelter and other guest artists.
The band is also available for a various occasions such as weddings, corporate events, private parties, bar/bat mitzvahs and other celebrations.

Group members bios:

-Vadim Kolpakov (artistic director of Via Romen) is a virtuoso Russian-Romani (Gypsy) 7-string guitarist, dancer and vocalist. Vadim has performed extensively in Russia and abroad; he has given concerts in Carnegie Hall (New York City) and the Kremlin (Moscow), and has also participated in numerous musical projects on Russian, Canadian, and American television and radio. His musical repertoire includes 19th-century Russian 7-string guitar, Gypsy, Russian, classical, rap, and world music

-Arkadiy Gips (violin, back vocal) is a genuine world-class artist, who has performed with chamber and symphony orchestras and is a laureate of many national and international music competitions. In the U.S. Arkadiy has performed with many noted musicians, playing jazz and country in addition to ethnic and classical styles of music.

-Alex Gorodezky (6-string guitar and bass) is a virtuoso guitar player and composer. His music was featured in many venues from CD-ROM production, to Theater, to CD recording, to various music festivals. He collaborates with Vadim Kolpakov in a guitar duo and was featured in NAMM 2010 conference, representing Kremona guitars.

-Petra Gelbart (lead vocals, accordion and dance) a founding member of Via Romen, is Romany singer, activist and scholar. She recently completed her Ph.D. in ethnomusicology at Harvard University. Petra combines the Romani vocal production she learned from her family with elements drawn from more improvisational and popular genres. As a soloist she has performed on many stages in the U.S. and abroad.

-Marina Shanefelter (dancer and choreographer) developed her talent for dance in Estonia. Marina specializes in Flamenco, Salsa, Tango, traditional Latin and Russian-Roma (Gypsy) dances. She have performed in countries such as Russia, Estonia, Spain, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Canada and the US. She currently lives in the US, has been teaching and performed with the Carolinas Latin Dance Company, participated with the Charlotte Salsa Dance Company and Argentinean Tango Society, and created choreography for companies such as Opera Carolina, and others.

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