
JazzFest.Wien 2013
Mahala Rai Banda
Porgy & Bess 20.30




Balkan sounds remain popular thanks to fast-paced combos such as the Mahala Rai Banda from Bucharest. Their musical center is built on violins and accordions accompanied by brass-playing army veterans.
A party atmosphere is a given when these ready-made musical heroes take the stage. They have previously worked with Shantel and contributed music to the US film comedy “Borat”.
line up
Ionita Aurel – violin
Cantea Cristinel – trumpet
Cantea Georgel – tuba
Mihai Cristinel – sax
Manole Nicusor – vocal
Ionita Florinel – accordion
Albert Gheorghe – drums
Zahanagiu Marian – trombone
Trifan Andrei – tsax
Tudor Marian – bass
Catalin Gheorghe – git