Join us for Herdeljezi Festival, Voice of Roma’s annual springtime celebration of Romani music, dance and culture. Featuring daytime workshops, the festival culminates in an evening concert and dance party. Please note that Dzambo Agusevi, our headliner, had to cancel due to a family health emergency. Fortunately, we already have a full and exciting line-up with the addition of Fanfare Zambaleta.
Voice of Roma Herdeljezi Romani Festival
Saturday, May 3, Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center
1317 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA
Fanfare Zambaleta
Stevens Family “Gypsy Boys”
Songs of Šaban Bajramović
Rumen Sali Shopov & Balkan Ensemble Meraklii
7:30 pm-midnight: Ticketed concert program
6:30 pm: Dance workshop
5:30 pm: Panel discussion
1- 4:30 pm: Ticketed workshops
Evening Concert Tickets: $30 presale, $35 at door; Students: $25 presale, $30 at door,
Workshop registration (cost per session): $20 presale, $25 at door
Students: $15 presale, $20 at door
A free panel discussion with the artists covers the human rights of Roma communities amidst shifting political climates. Afternoon workshops for brass musicians, percussionists, dancers and singers are offered to festival goers, also at Ashkenaz.
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Full Schedule:
Afternoon Workshops:
1:00-2:15 pm: Drum workshop with Rumen Sali Shopov
2:30-3:45 PM: Singing workshop with Carol Silverman and Sani Rifati
4:00-5:15 pm: Brass workshop with Benji Rifati and Evan Stuart
Evening Program:
5:30 pm: Free Panel Discussion with artists and Voice of Roma representatives
6:30 pm: Free Dance workshop with Šani Rifati
7:30 pm: Balkan Ensemble Meraklii with Rumen Sali Shopov
8:30 pm: Songs of Šaban Bajramović with Šani Rifati, Marco Ghezzo and Dušan Ristić
9:30 pm: Stevens Family “Gypsy Boys”
10:30 pm-midnight: Fanfare Zambaleta
Contact festival production manager Peter Bonos, peterbonos@gmail.com for further information, including volunteer opportunities. Copresented by Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal and Ashkenaz. Funded by ACTA. Graphic design by Jenette Selin.