Eastern Sunset
Transkapela
Ewa Wasilewska – violin, vioara cu goarna (violin with trumpet)
Iga Wasilewska – violin, viola
Robert Wasilewski – hammered dulcimer, viola, shepherd’s pipes
Franciszek Pospieszalski – double bass
guest: Merse Varga – tombak, darabuka, tapan
Transkapela is a band inspired by the multicultural heritage of the Carpathian region. Their music blends traditional sounds of the area – Romanian, Ruthenian, Hungarian, Romani, Jewish, Polish – with modern arrangements and the individual artistic explorations of the band members. It is a meeting of tradition and modernity, rawness and emotion.
The group has toured across Europe, performing at renowned folk, ethno, world, and jazz festivals. They have received numerous awards, including the “Folk Album of the Year 2005” for their album Sounds & Shadows. Their records have also been released by international labels, including ARC Music (UK/USA).
Transkapela’s work has been widely covered in the press and media – including BBC, Polish Radio, TV Kultura, Songlines, Newsweek, and Gazeta Wyborcza. The band has also taken part in various artistic, theatrical, and educational projects, collaborating with cultural institutions in Poland and abroad.
Transkapela has released several albums, including Neon Fields (2015), Over the Village (2006), Transkapela (2007), and Sounds & Shadows (2005).
Reservation of free tickets: rezerwacje.s44@gmail.com
