Orkestar Meze - Peasent Funk (2015)

Led by Bulgarian-born performer-composer Milen Kirov, Orkestar MÉZÉ has established itself as West Coast's première original Balkan/Funk brass powerhouse in a short period of time. Since September of 2010 this 11-piece ensemble has gathered a large following through their raucous, joyous live shows where fans of all ages and walks of life dance to the band’s trademark Peasant Funk. Orkestar MÉZÉ has carved its own path with their original high-energy electo-acoustic sound and powerful 6-piece horn section, mixing American funk and soul with fiery traditional Bulgarian and Balkan odd rhythms and slippery modal melodies. The members of the band hail from Bulgaria, Italy, Turkey, New Zealand, Canada, and the US and this diversity is evident in their unique style they branded "peasant funk", which is sure to make you dance uncontrollably.