Ansambl Mastika

Styles: Balkan / Eastern European

Ansambl Mastika, a project based around original Balkan compositions by Greg Squared of the Zagnut Orkestar, includes a powerhouse rhythm section consisting of Matt Moran, the brains behind Slavic Soul Party!; Reuben Radding, bon vivant bassist-about-town; Joey Weisenberg, 6-string boy wonder with Romashka; and accordionist Matthew Fass, the Official Balkan Party Emperor of NYC and leader of the Zagnut Orkestar; as well as a two-horn frontline with Catherine Foster, whirlwind truba and sax slinger with Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass Band; and Greg Squared, filling the role of Yugo-tenor sax extraordinaire.

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