2011 07 12 - Kroke

12 July 2011 KROKE@Singapore
(Music)
Poland
KROKE (which means Krakow in Yiddish) was formed in 1992 by three friends, graduates of Krakow Academy of Music: Jerzy Bawol (accordion), Tomasz Kukurba (viola) and Tomasz Lato (double bass). The group members completed all stages of standard music education, including jazz and modern music. KROKE began to play music which was deeply set in Jewish tradition, and strongly influenced by Balkan music, to enrich it later on with Oriental and Indian sounds, elements of jazz and world music, creating their own characteristic style. Initially, KROKE performed only in clubs and galleries situated in Kazimierz, a former Jewish district of Krakow. While performing at the Ariel gallery they were noticed by Steven Spielberg who at that time was shooting in Krakow Schindler's List. Spielberg invited them to Jerusalem, where he was shooting the last scenes. The group gave a concert at Survivors Reunion for those of the Oskar Schindler's list who survived the war. KROKE has also recorded albums with Nigel Kennedy (East meet East).

About KROKE
KROKE is primarily known as a klezmer band though most of their music is their own original style. In the beginning, the band was strongly influenced by Jewish tradition and Balkan music. As the band developed, KROKE began to enrich their music with Oriental, Indian, and jazz sounds, establishing their own style of music. KROKE was formed in 1992 by three friends, Jerzy Bowol playing the accordion, Tomasz Kukurba playing the viola, and Tomasz Lato playing the double bass. The three musicians all graduated from the Krakow Academy of Music. The band initially began performing in clubs and galleries in the Jewish district of Krakow, Kazimierz. While performing in Krakow they were noticed by Stephen Spielberg during his shooting of Schindler’s List. Spielberg invited them to perform in Jerusalem where KROKE performed a concert at the Survivors Reunion for the surviving members of Oskar Schindler’s list. The band’s unique style and creativity earned them great popularity throughout Poland and Europe. In 2000, they received the German Records Award. In 2001, KROKE was nominated for the BBC 3 Radio Award in the World Music category. Today, they continue to share their beautiful music worldwide.

For more information visit www.kroke.krakow.pl
Venue: Chamber, The Arts House
Time: 6.30 PM
Ticket Prices: Registration required
Presenter: The Embassy of the Republic of Poland