Artist description Sviraj (pronounced svee-rye with a rolled "r")means "Play" in Serbian and Croatian. The group'shigh energy performances evoke the passion and fireof the music of their East European heritage.together and preserve their heritage through performances music.

Music Style Balkan and East European folk music

Artist History Together since 1988,Sviraj consists of three ethnic Balkan musicians who grew up together ina steel town in Pennsylvania. They have performedacross the US at such venues as the Library ofCongress, NPR, PBS, universities, festivals andin their ethnic communities.

Group Members Razcar Lopatic, violin, prim, vocalsLenny Tepsich, bass, cello, vocalsDanilo Yanich, bugarija, accordion, vocals

Instruments Violin, Bass, Bugarija, Accordion, Cello, Prim

Albums Balkan Jam I, Balkan Jam II, Sviraj Ciganine

Press Reviews The best of the Balkans, an utterly peacefulsynthesis of all the cultures played with energyand love. Come prepared to dance to this irresistible trio.City Paper, PhiladelphiaSviraj plays the bejabbers out of Balkan and East European folk music.The Philadelphia Inquirer

Location Steelton, PA - USA

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