Orkestar Braka Kadrievi

The Orkestar Mladi Braka Kadrievi is a macedonian gipsy brass band. The band played the soundtrack of the movie "Time of the Gipsies" from Emir Kusterica and gained a lot of fame by it. Amongst other achievements, they played at the presentation of the Golden Palm in Cannes.
The current -5th generation- consists of about 40 familymembers, both adults and children, all of which are musicians according to the old tradition, from father to son.
They call their music 'Romska Orientalna Musika'. 'Romska' stands for Rom-gypsy. The current bandleader - Masar Jasarov-Kadrievi - has mixed his own compositions with the rich tradion of gipsy music. This gives it a modern edge. Their melancholic melodies are a sure thing to end in big dancing fiestas and are a great asset to any party. Currently Kadrievi consists of two bands: the traditional group Braka Kadrievi, led by the father Masar Jasarov-Kadrievi and a more modern and upbeat band, the original Gypsy Ska, formed by his son Seven Kadrievi.