Opa Rosa

About this event

Fast gaining a reputation as one of UK’s most dynamic and virtuosic bands, Opa Rosa are an energetic acoustic ensemble sharing music from the Balkan, Greek, Klezmer & Roma traditions. With several combined decades of study and experience, all five musicians are well-versed in the musical traditions’ syntax and significance, capturing all the joy and sorrow that these traditions are so renowned for expressing. Deeply rooted in Balkan traditions, Opa Rosa’s music aims to explore and reinvent the motifs of Eastern Europe by subtly drawing from other musical influences such as Post-Rock, Classical and Jazz. With their lineup of violin, clarinet, accordion, double bass and percussion, their unique and refined sound consists of an explosive and grooving rhythm section combined with intricate melodies soaring over rich and nuanced harmonic structures. Fresh off the release of their anticipated New Album 'Havasi Klub', they continue to captivate domestic and international audiences with their engaging and high-energy performances. They have sold-out performances headlining Bristol Beacon, The Cornish Bank (Falmouth), Jamboree (London) and various festivals including Priddy Folk Festival, Purbeck Folk, Fire in the Mountain, Smuggler’s Festival, Boomtown and Secret Garden Party. Enjoy a collection of vibrant and soulful melodies played with fiery precision, and let Opa Rosa take you on a foot-stomping journey through the Balkans and beyond!