Ederlezi from 21 by Orkestar Bez Ime (OBI)
(Romani)
Ederlezi is a jewel of Balkan musical heritage that encapsulates the essence of celebration and yearning. This traditional Romani song is synonymous with the vibrant Ederlezi festival, marking the arrival of spring and the blossoming of love and nature. We dedicate our performance to Nancy Nelson.
Orkestar Bez Ime [or-KESS-tar behz EE-meh]--"orchestra without a name" in Bulgarian---brings you the festive village music of Eastern Europe and the Rom (Gypsy) people. OBI's repertoire reaches from Albania to Ukraine, with plenty of stops in between. Orkestar Bez Ime is a winner of the 2011-2012 McKnight Artist Fellowships for Performing Musicians administered by MacPhail Center for Music.