UK

Faith i Branko are a passionate, virtuoso UK/Serbian-Roma duo. They will be releasing their highly anticipated debut album 'Gypsy Lover' in 2016 - an album full of Roma and UK artists which chronicles their shared struggles since 2009.

Branko Ristic, one of the world's foremost Gypsy Jazz Violinists, has joined with Faith Ristic, a highly charismatic and virtuoso UK Accordionist, to create a style that draws from and redefines each of their musical heritages. Recent performances include Guca Festival, Vienna Roma Fest, Sydney International Festival, Enlighten Canberra, Tasmania, Oxford Two Make, Stephen Fry BBC World Service, Sanctum at Bristol and many Balkan TV appearances. 'Love knows no bounds', a phrase as old as time and never truer than in the love story of this romance's two protagonists, Faith and Branko.

The duo forms the core of their high energy live act: the combining accordion, whistles, vocals, acoustic violin, electric violin, keyboard and effects pedals to take the audience on a journey from melancholy Roma violin laments to playful Reggae songs and joyful Kolo dances.

Gypsy Jazz, Balkan, Classical, Swing and Improvisation form the core of their entirely original set - which they perform both as a duo and in collaboration.

'This Balkan/Oxford Crossover is rather fine' Ian Anderson, Editor, fRoots

'Great musicians with a fascinating stage presence' Alex James, Blur

'Great fun and really talented' Lily Allen

'Quite remarkable musicians' BBC Oxford

'A multi-talented band' Sunday Telegraph

Email me: , or call +44(0) 7791 699889 to book.
Faith_and_Branko