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SANDARAA is being hailed as "one of the most interesting and exciting things to happen in the New York music scene." And here at Frusion we're more than happy to offer this unique sound and musical experience across Europe.. AND beyond.. Simply ask and we'll do what we can to bring them to you

This new musical collaboration explores a vast repertoire of South Asian musical traditions blended with the sounds and sensibilities of Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and New York. The band captivates audiences and fascinates listeners with their unique sound and inspired approach to musical and cultural synthesis.

Sandaraa is co-fronted by one of Pakistan and Afghanistan's most loved vocalists, Zebunnisa (Zeb) Bangash, and Brooklyn's Klezmer clarinet virtuoso Michael Winograd. The pair became acquainted when, in the summer of 2012, Zeb invited Michael to join her band Zeb and Haniya for a concert at the Pakistani Embassy in Washington DC. Following a successful concert, they imagined a group exploring the connections between Balochi, Afghani, Klezmer music and more, recruiting a diverse cast of fearless innovators to join them. Here you have...

Violinist Eylem Basaldi has musical interests that span many genres and cultures. A native of Turkey, Eylem is sought after for performances and recording sessions in the Middle Eastern, Balkan and Indie Rock music scenes throughout the Northeast.. She regularly plays and records with various musicians and bands including Snarky Puppy and Dave Brubeck

Accordionist Patrick Farrell specializes in klezmer, new-music, various East-European folk musics, and brass bands. He performs with Frank London's Klezmer Brass All-Stars, Farrell has been dubbed a "wizard", a player of "mordant wit and blistering speed"

Yoshie Fruchter is a guitar and bass player whose band, having received critical acclaim from Jazz Times magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Guitar Player Magazine and many more. Yoshie is also a sought-after freelance musician in New York City and has performed with John Zorn, Cyro Baptista, Frank London, David Krakauer, SoCalled, and Matisyahu, among many others

Zoe Guigueno is a bassist originally from a small island off the west coast of British Columbia. For the past decade she has been touring internationally and recording with artists from all over North America.

Percussionist Richie Barshay, noted for his work with the Herbie Hancock Quartet, has established himself as a prominent musical voice of his generation and is regarded as "a player to watch" by JazzTimes magazine. On tour and on recordings his eclectic resume so far includes Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Klezmatics, Natalie Merchant, David Krakauer, Bobby McFerrin and Pete Seeger among others.

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