Baraná

Loevenhoutsedijk 301
3552 XE Utrecht
Netherlands

http://www.barana.nl

BARANÁ: Turkish World meets new Dutch Jazz

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activities

Artist
- Band/Soloist
- Composer/Songwriter

participation in

WOMEX 2001
WOMEX 2008
WOMEX 2009
WOMEX 2010
WOMEX 2011

stand number WOMEX 2011: J.02-05, J.08-11

company description

BARANÁ

Since 2002, Baraná has gained international praise with a mix of Turkish tradition, exciting new compositions and playful Dutch improvisation. The band celebrates the vitality of the meeting of cultures, personalities and ideas. In these meetings, Baraná succeeds in combining the strength of tradition with the fresh approach of modern music.

'Sometimes delicate, sometimes orchestral, but always innovative and playful'
- De Volkskrant

An interesting feature of Baraná is the broad taste of the leaders Behsat Üvez and Steven Kamperman. Their basic ingredients may be Turkish and Dutch, the resulting flavours surpass all categories. Especially striking is the exciting communication between the musicians. The music can go anywhere anytime.

'The music of Baraná is not just exciting, funny and melancholic, it's also dead beautiful'
- Moors Magazine

Baraná performs in various configurations. From trio to quintet to a big band version, Baraná does it all! In Baraná Quintet for instance, Üvez and Kamperman meet with virtuoso accordeonist Bart Lelivelt, German bass player and improviser Meinrad Kneer and drummer Sebastian Demydczuk from Poland. Magic songs and spectacular grooves go along with teasing improvisations.

'Quite admirable' - Cadence

Website: www.barana.nl
Myspace: www.myspace.com/barana1
Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYGt2XrM0ZI