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Via Romen is the U.S.-based music and dance ensemble will be coming to Houston and perform one full concert in the area.
Artistic director, Vadim Kolpakov is one of the most prominent and renowned Romani (Gypsy) 7-string guitarists in the world, as well as vocalist, dancer and composer. He comes from a well-known Kolpakov music dynasty that has three generations of virtuoso guitarists. Vadim specializes in Gypsy music from Europe. Mr. Kolpakov was a lead musician of the famous Romani (Gypsy) Theatre «Romen» in Moscow (1997-2004). He toured with Madonna on her 2008-2009 world tour, and Vadim has his own projects that are affiliated with Gypsy music always.
Alla Rada, Houston-based professional dancer, for more then 10 years she is performing with Vadim and Via Romen ensemble.
Because of the on-going war, the Ukrainian–Romani singer Alina Nazarevich recently relocated to the US. In her native Kiev she was a star of Gypsy music & now she brings her expertise to the U.S.
Valeriy Glava (virtuoso violinist) originally from Moldova best represents the fiery instrumental music of the Romanian/Moldovian Roma as «Lautari» as well as other European Romani traditions, classical, jazz and World music.
Peter Sadkhin - virtuoso accordionist, originally from Odessa has been playing World music over 40 years, and performs with Via Romen occasionally. |
