La Fanfare du Belgistan 04

Festival Internacional de Jazz de Montreal 2009

30 anniversary

Belgistan is an imaginary little country located in eastern Belgium, where festive Balkan and Arab tones blend joyously into the wild and fiery sound of Belgistani folk music. After rocketing to astonishing national success, all the "citizens" of Belgistan- population: eight-roll their caravan into the heart of the Festival for a swirling, twirling, transporting show! Take an exotic world tour, without ever leaving Montreal!

The Belgistan, a small autonomous (and purely fictional) region of Eastern Belgium, proudly presents its Fanfare: an ensemble of five horns and two percussionists bringing the unique sounds of Belgistani music to the world audience.

Its hellish dances, wild and mysterious rhythms, and hypnotic melodies will appeal to both lovers of Arab and Gypsy music and fans of jazz. The Fanfare's extensive collection of classic and exotic musical instruments (soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, trumpet, sousaphone, derbouka, tapan, karkabas, guembri and many more) produces the most eccentric sounds and eclectic experiences: from traditional Gypsy songs to original and modern compositions, as well as some Asian-inspired groove music and contemporary improvisation. The mood is happy, even dizzying. Trance and dance come together for an unforgettable experience. .. .. ..belgistan brass band.. ..

http://www.myspace.com/belgistan

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Gypsy
• Eastern
• Europe
• Balkan
• Arab