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Join us for the 25th Herdeljezi Romani Festival, May 2, 2026, Voice of Roma’s annual springtime celebration of Balkan Romani music, dance and culture that culminates in a concert and dance party at 8 pm. The evening events begin at 5:30 pm with a free panel discussion featuring festival artists and covering the human rights of Romani communities amidst shifting political climates, followed by a free Romani dance workshop at 7 pm.The Herdeljezi Festival Band highlights the traditional music of Balkan Roma as well as contemporary innovations featuring star clarinetist Ismail Lumanovski, with Chris Bajmakovic, Hristina Ilioska, Benji Rifati, Rumen Sali Shopov and Janie Cowan. The opening evening set features local favorites Ensemble Meraklii. Afternoon singing and instrumental workshops with featured artists begin at 1 pm. All levels welcome!
Tickets: https://www.ashkenaz.com/#/events/175863
Website: http://www.voiceofroma.com/culture/HDZ-26.html
1:00 - 2:15 PM: Drum Workshop with Rumen Sali Shopov
1:00 - 2:15 PM: Accordion and Multi-instrumental workshop with Chris Bajmakovic
2:30 - 3:45 PM: Balkan Singing Workshop with Hristina Ilioska
4:00 - 5:15 PM: Balkan Romani Melody workshop with Ismail Lumanovski
5:30 - 7:00 PM: Panel discussion begins; Doors open for evening concert ticket holders
7:00 - 8:00 PM: Romani Dance Workshop with Jessaiah Zuré
8:00 PM: Evening concert and dance party begins
8:00- 9:00 PM: Ensemble Meraklii with Rumen Sali Shopov
9:30 - 12:00 PM: Herdeljezi Festival Band
Ticket prices:
General - evening concert: $35/$30 adv
Students - evening concert: $30
General Workshop registration (per session): $25/$20 adv
Student Workshop registration: $20
All workshop pass general: $65/$60 adv
All workshop pass student: $55
The Festival is presented by Voice of Roma, co-presented by Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal and hosted by Ashkenaz Music and Dance Center. The Festival is funded by Zellerbach Family Foundation Community Arts, Berkeley Civic Arts and the National Arts Relief Fund.
Contact festival production manager Peter Bonos, [email protected] for further information, including volunteer opportunities.
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Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1021, United States
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