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The Brass Menažeri ("Menagerie") is the Bay Area's premier Balkan brass band, specializing in the high-energy music of Serbian Rom (Gypsy) brass bands, as well as the Greek/Macedonian border region. They also exhibit influences from many neighboring & not-so-neighboring musics of the world.

San Francisco Bay Area based Balkan Rom style powerhouse Brass Menažeri Balkan brass band celebrates the release of their first full-length CD, Brazen. Brazen presents thrilling, inspiring, soulful Balkan Rom, Serbian, & Greek-Macedonian tunes with heart-rending improvisations, lush vocals, & all the infectious energy of our live performances. Brazen is a shining example of traditional Balkan repertoire combined with new sensibilities & innovative arrangements in the hands & lips of American devotees.