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Balkanology The Wake Party

The Balkanology parties in South Africa were first launched in June 2006 by Event Director Ma’or Harris and a distinctive, highly talented group of collaborators.

After five hit parties with numbers growing from 500 at the first to 3,000 at the fifth, Balkanology has created a cult following and a powerful brand synonymous with zest, energy and a theatrical music experience.

The parties are styled in the way of traditional Eastern European gypsy camps with caravans, bales of hay, tents with tarot and palm-readers, goats, chickens and pigs with DJ’s and musicians performing a remixed fusion of Gypsy, Serbian, Macedonian, Bulgarian and Romanian melodies - Balkan Music.

DJ Toby2shoes, a pioneer of alternative music in general in South Africa, has drawn inspiration from the Balkanology vision and with Ma'or Harris' directing, is now seen as the ambassador for Balkan-gypsy-folk.

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Kolo Novo Music Band's Grada Djeri performing

The Kolo Novo Movie Band, founded by musical director, Grada Djeri specifically for Balkanology has brought together some of the biggest names in South African music to produce a fusion of cultures and musical styles ranging from the Middle Eastern to the Mediterranean and Balkan.

Each party also features an international DJ: Boom Pam (Israel), Dunkelbunt (Austria), Robert Soko (Berlin).