Following our grand reopening celebrations, we invite the Brent community to stay for a very special introduction to my book, Balkan Music from the Danube. Join Gundula (Magic Violin) and Jeremy Halliwell (Guitar) for an hour of enchanting music and evocative stories. 'Balkan Music from the Danube with Ottoman Influences' is a vibrant tapestry of melodies and heritage, tracing the cultural flow of one of Europe’s most significant rivers. It captures the spirit of the diverse
Step back in time with us as we celebrate another incredible chapter of the London Gypsy Orchestra! From the massive main stage at Rhythms of the World to the stunning acoustics of The Tabernacle, 2010 was a year where our music truly resonated across the UK 🎻💃 It was a year of traveling a lot, deep heritage, and the pure joy of performing together. Check this walk down memory lane and join us on this musical trip! 👇
What a way to kick off 2026 - with more than 1,600 reasons to celebrate! 🚀 I am absolutely thrilled to share that the Magic Violin family has officially grown to over 1,600 YouTube subscribers! To hit this milestone just as the New Year begins feels like the perfect omen for the musical adventures ahead. To celebrate, I’m sharing this fun, high-energy memory with some dear friends. It’s exactly the kind of spirit we want to bring into this year: collaborative, joyful, and fu
To celebrate the start of 2026, I’m reaching into my "golden past" to share an excerpt of a piece that perfectly captures the spirit we want to carry into the next twelve months. This is a Gankino, a traditional Bulgarian dance. It is fast, exhilarating, and carries a wonderful touch of musical "madness," like a haze from the past filled with magic memories (well, the haze rather comes from the much lower video quality from 10 years ago, but never mind, it's still magic) 🤣 S