Supported by SLOVAK ARTS COUNCIL

Identity in Abstraction is how Balkansambel approaches towards music. Joyful, refreshing, invigorating, Balkansambel is Balkan Music as you
never listened before! Don´t forget to dance!“

CARLOS BORGES FERREIRA, MUSIC EDITOR/PRODUCER,
CFBWEBRADIO DIRECTOR, PORTUGAL

„Right from the first note, Šlamastika is an outburst of creativity and infectious joy. It is striking how effortlessly Balkansambel forges the bridge between folk tradition
and contemporary jazz, confecting a seamless blend that can even incorporate Gillespie’s “A Night In Tunisia”, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
Naturalness is the key word! In spite of all their intricacy, the compositions never sound contrived even for a second. The band’s playing leaves nothing to be desiredin its accuracy and energy.

Add to this the mesmerizing voices of the guest singers, and you get an exuberant, accomplished album bristling with ideas and musical fun. Chapeau!!!“

JOHANN KNEIHS, STAFF EDITOR WITH AUSTRIAN PUBLIC RADIO ORF Ö1