Barcelona Gypsy Balkan Orchestra

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The Barcelona Gypsy Balkan Orchestra (BGKO) is an international formation of musicians based in Barcelona that has become a benchmark within the traditional music scene. Its personal reinterpretations of the music of the Balkans, the Middle East and the Mediterranean attract audiences of all ages and origins.

Since its inception, the BGKO has had a loyal fan base that has not stopped growing. More than 22,000 CDs sold, 1,000 concerts, 70 million views and 140,000 subscribers on YouTube.

The contemporary, unique and characteristic sound of the BGKO comes from its tireless and passionate exploration of the timbres and sounds of the Klezmer, Rom, Balkan and Mediterranean musical tradition, understood as a set of musical traditions and a multi-ethnic culture that goes beyond geographical boundaries. 

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