Koshka

• country:
  Russian Federation
• style(s):
  Instrumental Russian
• label:
  not signed
• artist submitted by:
  Adastra

Based in Glasgow since their formation in 2001, KOSHKA (formerly Kesha) came together as a result of Oleg Ponomarev, Nigel Clark and Lev Atlas' mutual love of music as diverse as classical, folk, and hotclub. Although no strangers to the big stage, having played to thousands during their respective careers, KOSHKA honed their sound playing intimate shows at Russian Café Cossachok and have rapidly become an in demand world music act.

What distinguishes KOSHKA as world class act, is not only the individual members' virtuosity, but also the fact that they play almost entirely original material, composed by Oleg Ponomarev, widely recognised as one of the leading composers of contemporary world music.



"The chemistry between the three performers creates a mesmerizing mix of
virtuosity, playfulness and emotional intensity which should not be missed.
Due to their other commitments, the trio play an average of only fifty gigs
a year… so see them while you can!"
CELTIC CONNECTIONS

"With KOSHKA, Oleg takes the music in exciting new directions while still
retaining that Russian Gypsy magic that has won him hearts everywhere...
nothing less than incandescent virtuosity for the duration of the show..."
THE SCOTSMAN

"KOSHKA's claim to Celtic Connections fame is as the only group to receive
two standing ovations at this year's festival's late-night club......
Mostly...the trio get on with the business of being virtuosos.
The pace varies from doleful, soulful, very Russian ballad through rhythms
that quicken with the deliberation of a steam train into blurry fingered
stuff that's still played with the great feeling."
GLASGOW HERALD