About Tatcho Drom
Tatcho Drom, which means "true journey" in the Romany tongue, is a London-based quintet playing acoustic music from the Balkans and beyond with the flair and passion of generations past. They bring an infectious energy, spirit and humour to their performances, enchanting their audiences onto the dance floor.
At the heart of Tatcho Drom’s unique sound are the imaginative arrangements and compositions of virtuoso violinist Gundula Gruen, who"…could well have been raised in the Balkans, for her playing imparts the true soul of Gypsy music"
To experience the music of Tatcho Drom is to embark on a magical journey through the Eastern regions of Europe with a group of musicians who are dedicated to celebrating the essence of Gypsy and Balkan music with all its fire, charisma, and charm.
We have performed at a variety of venues and we are also able to provide dance, singing and percussion workshops (either 1 day or over several days). Contact us if you would like more information or to book the band.
| Gundula Gruen | violin, vocals magicviolin.co.uk |
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| Paul Tkachenko | accordion, vocals tkachenko.de |
| Jeremy Halliwell | guitar |
| Brendan Rowley | double bass myspace.com/brendanrowley |
| Tom Wagner | darbuka, percussion tomwagnermusic.com |
Gundula is the conductor, principal violinist and singer of the London Gypsy Orchestra, a 45-piece ensemble she founded in 2004, and the author of the book + audio CD Gypsy Music Collection, published in 2008. In the past she has performed as well as conducted workshops and other projects to great acclaim. Her live work has taken her throughout the UK and Europe to festivals, culture centres and theatres. TV productions include the documentary How Music Works on UK’s TV Channel 4 and the music documentary Farklı Kültur – Ayne Muzik for TRT (Turkish state television). She has also been a guest and performer on Radio programs for BBC, Resonance FM and others.