This concert is part of the Sound Out Leeds 2023/24 series.

Çiğdem Aslan – vocals
Matt Bacon – guitar and kaval
Christina Borgenstierna – percussion
Susi Evans – clarinet
Meg-Rosaleen Hamilton – violin
Paul Moylan – double bass
Živorad Nikolić – accordian and vocals

She’Koyokh has been hailed as “one of the finest and most entertaining British-based exponents of global music” (The Guardian). The London-based band has dedicated over two decades to embracing the diverse folk music traditions of Jewish Eastern Europe, Turkey, and the Balkans.

The ensemble’s live performances are a captivating mix of instruments including clarinet, violin, jazzy guitar licks, accordion, bass, and dance invoking percussion, plus the sweet and passionate voice of Istanbul-born Çigdem Aslan.

“What makes She’Koyokh stand out? It’s that most simple and obvious of things: they’re just all very, very, good musicians.” (fROOTS).

Photo credit: Savannah Photographic

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