BandAdriatica

Formed in 2006, BandAdriatica had four CDs by 2015 and toured across Europe. Their 2015 album Babilonia mixes traditional warmth with frenetic Balkan energy, featuring saxophones, guitars, trumpet, electric bass, clarinet, percussion, trombone and accordion. Claudio Prima is cited as concertmaster, vocalist and author of many tracks.

Formed in 2006; four CDs by 2015; extensive European performances (Spain, Albania, Belgium, Hungary mentioned in review); released the CD Babilonia in April 2015. Tracks noted in the review include "Turkayak" (Emanuele Coluccia), "Mania DGL" (Vincenzo Grasso) and "Tre balli in maschera" (Gaetano Carrozzo).

Review highlights BandAdriatica's 2006 formation, four CDs by 2015 and extensive European touring. Babilonia (2015) is praised for blending traditional warmth with Balkan frenzy and energetic brass/accordion arrangements.

For:Fans of Balkan, traditional and world music; listeners who enjoy energetic brass-and-accordion ensembles.