Directed by Rumen “Sali” Shopov (Turkish-Romani master musician and bandleader from Goce Delchev, Bulgaria), Balkan Ensemble Meraklii offers traditional and popular Balkan and Romani tunes for dancing and general enjoyment.  With:
Rumen Sali Shopov (tambura/vocals/tupan)
Lidka Ilieva (vocals)
Dave Solnit (clarinet)
Hector Bezanis (gajda)
Mike Margulis (trumpet)
Atid Kimelman (clarinet, fiddle)
Sharon Grodin (accordion)
Ivan Velev (tupan)