ARGO (15)

ARGO (SER/GR/H) has recently formed in Budapest. Their rebetiko-influenced repertoire is permeated with strong free improvised sections. Among rebetiko and Asia Minor classics from the first decades of the 20th century, there are a few traditional Serbian, Croatian and Bosnian tunes corresponding to the style of the ensemble's performance: microtonality, oriental ornaments and adequate rhythmic systems. Tijana Stanković - vocals, violin Nikos Sahpazis - oud Albert Márkos - cello Áron Porteleki - drums, viola Péter Ajtai - double bass