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Niko Ne Zna is New Zealand's very own Balkan Gypsy brass extravaganza. With a history that goes back 7 years, this 8-piece band has evolved into a true Gypsy juggernaut, stunning audiences everywhere they go with their thrillingly energetic and dynamic performances. Now, finally, their long-anticipated debut album "Renegade Brass Bandits" is here!
After a few lineup changes over the years and the introduction of additional brass, the current lineup is undoubtedly the best yet and has been driving audiences wild for the past 2 years. There's even some more authentic Eastern-European blood in the band with percussionist Vlatko Materic joining bandleader Frankie Curac. After years of being instrumental, the addition of vocals when Nikkie Rich joined the band a couple of years ago took it to a whole new level, and she sings in Serbo-Croatian, Roma Gypsy, and Greek. The album consists of seven originals and three traditional songs that will take you across the Balkans with a Kiwi flavor.
With the current lineup comprising 2 trumpets, saxophone, vocals, accordion, bass and tenor trombones, sousaphone, percussion, Balkan bass drum, and snare drum, Niko Ne Zna is a truly authentic ensemble. They can roam while playing and enchant the audience into dancing, singing, clapping, and stomping all night long. The band consists of some of Wellington's finest instrumentalists who come from a wide array of musical backgrounds that unite together to produce a cocktail that will make your ears rise to attention and your feet move in a frenzy. Their music is high energy with dark undertones and sexy Gypsy style. Niko Ne Zna is a world-class act with exotic tunes, fantastic grooves, and exciting solos.
After a few lineup changes over the years and the introduction of additional brass, the current lineup is undoubtedly the best yet and has been driving audiences wild for the past 2 years. There's even some more authentic Eastern-European blood in the band with percussionist Vlatko Materic joining bandleader Frankie Curac. After years of being instrumental, the addition of vocals when Nikkie Rich joined the band a couple of years ago took it to a whole new level, and she sings in Serbo-Croatian, Roma Gypsy, and Greek. The album consists of seven originals and three traditional songs that will take you across the Balkans with a Kiwi flavor.
With the current lineup comprising 2 trumpets, saxophone, vocals, accordion, bass and tenor trombones, sousaphone, percussion, Balkan bass drum, and snare drum, Niko Ne Zna is a truly authentic ensemble. They can roam while playing and enchant the audience into dancing, singing, clapping, and stomping all night long. The band consists of some of Wellington's finest instrumentalists who come from a wide array of musical backgrounds that unite together to produce a cocktail that will make your ears rise to attention and your feet move in a frenzy. Their music is high energy with dark undertones and sexy Gypsy style. Niko Ne Zna is a world-class act with exotic tunes, fantastic grooves, and exciting solos.
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