Description
Dust off your dancing shoes and join us for an enchanting evening filled with lively music and dancing from local Romani and Traveller artists.
A Zabava is more than just a party; it’s a grand celebration, a feast for the senses where everyone comes together to revel in the richness of music, culture, and community.
This year, building on the success of last year’s event, we are celebrating local, homegrown, Bradford talent – the next generation of Zabava performers. Enjoy the rich heritage of flamenco and strut your stuff to some of Bradford’s new and emerging young musical sensations.
Bradford Literature Festival is delighted to partner with Connecting Roma, a not-for-profit community organisation working with the Roma Community in Bradford, to bring you this event. It’s open to all communities and everyone will be welcomed with open arms.
About the Performers
Terne Cajo
Terne Čaja are a vibrant dance ensemble made up of local Roma girls aged 6 to 16, showcasing the artistry, rich traditions and vibrant spirit of Romani dance.
Romano Lads
Romano Lads are an electrifying band recently formed by Connecting Roma. Comprising talented young Roma lads from Czech, Slovakia, and Hungary, this dynamic group blends traditional and modern Romani music to create a unique and captivating sound.
Gypsy Rudko
An established Roma band from Bradford, Gypsy Rudko bring the vibrant rhythms and soulful melodies of Romani music to life, in an unforgettable cultural experience that celebrates heritage and energizes young spirits. Known for their electrifying performances and vibrant energy, Gypsy Rudko have performed across the district.
Jenifer Kovacova
Jenifer is the inspiring Youth Ambassador and Cultural Lead at Connecting Roma. For many years, Jenifer has been a vibrant force in the community, representing Roma youth as a talented rapper, passionate community supporter, skilled interpreter, and dynamic dance coach, and bringing together young people to celebrate and embrace their heritage through music and dance.
About the Musicians
Apen
Apen is the dynamic leader of the band, Romano Lads. As a young ambassador of his school, Hanson Academy, and Cultural Ambassador at Connecting Roma, Apen’s dedication shines through both music and education. As well as sharing his passion for Roma culture, Apen’s vision is to find success as a mainstream musician and to establish a studio for young Roma artists.
Josef Mizer
With a lifelong passion for music and infectious energy, talented Jozef Mizer has been playing instruments and singing since a very young age. Now, as a member of Connecting Roma, he is dedicated to inspiring and supporting the next generation of Romani musicians, including recent collaborations with Romano Lads.
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