Get ready to experience the rhythm and beats of the ŠakarMakar band! These talented musicians first took the stage in 2018, dazzling audiences at the Gikši dance night in Latvia. Since then, the members of the group have evolved, with the addition of a Saxo player bringing a fresh sound to their already electrifying performances.
The group is passionate about folk, balfolk, and traditional music, and their love for dance shines through in their energetic stage performances and dance workshops. They’ve travelled the world, sharing their sound with audiences at dance balls. Musicians has performed at a multitude of dance balls across Lithuania, including 10xNight balls and over 50 dance balls, and twice at the Traditional dance camp. They’ve also brought their infectious energy to audiences in Poland at BalMostFolk and Numinosum, in Spain at Cenizas, and in Latvia at the Balfolk dance ball.
But the group isn’t just about playing familiar tunes. They love to improvise and infuse their performances with a mix of traditional Lithuanian music, international melodies, and original compositions inspired by the rhythms of balfolk. So get ready to tap your feet and dance along to the captivating sounds of the ŠakarMakar!
Band:
– Augustas – chromatic accordion
– Inga – bubin
– Simonas – percussion
– Andrew – saksofon