Alejandro Toledo and the Magic Tombolinos

Alejandro Toledo and the Magic Tombolinos (ATMT) is a multicultural 5-piece band based in London, UK.

They are known for their energetic and extravagant performances and their fusion of music genres. The music combines elements of Balkan folk with Western mainstream music, fusing classical music and rock culture, punk and other world music styles.

In 2010, the band was selected by the Fiat Evo Music Rooms competition as one of the current top unsigned bands in the UK, beating 3,000 other bands. They then went on to make a live appearance on Channel 4's Evo Music Rooms programme hosted by Edith Bowman along with bands Faithless and Audio Bullys.

ATMT was formed in 2008 by classically-trained saxophonist and composer Alejandro Toledo. Heavily influenced by the UK rock scene and Eastern European Roma and traditional music, the band synthesizes a collective of various musical sounds including those brought by their international backgrounds.
The band has toured tirelessly throughout Europe, making appearances at numerous international festivals.

In an interview with fRoots magazine, frontman Alejandro Toledo cites 21st century music among the band's main musical spectrum. ATMT has mentioned Manu Chao, Fanfare Ciocarlia, The Prodigy and Astor Piazzolla as influences as well.

The band's sound is mostly characterized by lively and energetic rhythms with virtuosic melodic passages, as well as a distinct informality which allows the audience to get involved and feel close to their music. Mixed music genres are present throughout their tracks.