Nell studied viola and piano at the University of Huddersfield, and completed a Bachelor of Music Degree in 1995, before making the switch to violin. Following her degree she studied Early Music, traditional music from the British Isles, and began an exploration of Klezmer music which has continued to this day. Nell has studied and played with various internationally renowned Klezmorim including Deborah Strauss, Michael Alpert and Julian Rowlands, and also incorporates elements of Gypsy and Hungarian violin styles into her playing.
Guitarist Cris has been working within the oral traditions of Europe, the Middle East, and Asia for many years. His playing in Malarchy has been hugely influenced by following the threads of Asian musical traditions in Europe, which has led to an interest in centuries old Romani musical traditions, as well as an interest in the new jazz tradition of the Sinti and Manouche of Germany and France. Cris is a member of bhangra fusion band RSVP, who mix traditional Punjabi folk with Indian pop and contemporary styles, as well as playing guitar for Euro-folk stylists Inu. He also plays mandolin and oud, and is a photographic artist.
Russ' interest in the acoustic traditions of Eastern Europe stems from a tour of Hungary, during which the music of Transylvania made a nest in him from which it has never flown. With Malarchy he uses the darabouka, a metal drum played with the fingertips, which originated in Turkey but has spread throughout the Balkans and the Middle East, due to both its versatility and the liveliness of it's sound. He also plays the double-sided Hungarian dob, great fun - and it works standing up! Cris' rhythmic style leaves him free to improvise counter rhythms within the music - a real treat for a percussionist. Away from Malarchy, Russ plays guitar in Gringo Ska, violin in Facing The Ocean, as well as swerving in the Swervy World.
Whilst studying piano and composition at Bath Spa University College, Jo began to draw together various threads from Bartok, Bulgarian vocal music and a passion for Klezmer, finally weaving them together when she was loaned an old Hohner accordion. She has studied with some of the UK's finest exponents of the instrument, and is now happily playing a Vignoni 72-Bass. Her performance background includes: incidental music for the Terezin children's opera "Brundibar", appearances with Show of Strength Theatre Company, Upshasa, Kataklezmik, and EastPole Orchestra. She has also recorded with Invisible Pair of Hands, and played at many festivals.
As well as playing bass in Malarchy, Jane, a talented multi-instrumentalist, also plays guitar, flute, whistle, and harp, and has a wealth of musical experiences to draw on for inspiration. She points to an unlikely combination of claustrophobic folk clubs, and a taste for noisy jazz-funk as formative influences, to which she added Reggae, Punk, and a touch of the exotic and oriental. Since then she has played with the not-forgotten 1980's band the Oroonies, the tantalising combination of Beats and Tunes that was the Cheapsuit Oroonies, as well as the Klezmer band Ziganova, Mary Hail and the Willing Sinners, and 'Til the Fat Lady Sings. She also plays flute for Gringo Ska, and guitar for Facing the Ocean.
Influences
Styles - Klezmer & Romani, Arabic, Russian and East European Folk. Jazz, Rai, Indian, Asian, Tzigane, Gypsy, Balkan, Rembetiko, Rebetiko, Bhangra
Artists - Tcha Limberger, Django Reinhardt, Oum Kalsoum, Roby Lakatos, Fanfare Ciocarlia, Paris Combo, Angelo Debarre, Taraf de Haidouks, Saban Bajramovic, Llijiana Buttler, Cheapsuit Oroonies, Bireli Lagrene, Florin Niculescu, Neculae Neacsu, Kocani Orkestar, Fanfare din Cozmesti, Boban Markovic, U Srinivas, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Khaled, Terry Hall & Mushtaq, Esma Redzepova, the Ferré family,
"Bristol's own Malarchy warm up the Malcolm X Centre with a lively and rousing set of eastern European-influenced folk music.
The five-piece consists of guitar, violin, accordion, bass, and percussion and only very occasional singing or whooping.
They are at their best when, halfway through the set, they launch into some Klezmer - guitar, bass and percussion combine into one powerful and infectious rhythm section, encapsulating nightfall and its mysteries and allowing the violin and accordion more freedom to explore the music and scales.
The players of these two instruments sound as though they have been playing together for a long time, such is their precision and sensitivity to each other.
This style of music seems to have an appeal as near to universal as anything I have yet heard - the raw emotional impact seems to transcend cultural and national boundaries.
Perhaps this is not surprising, given that the Gypsies and the Jews who gave so much to this music must be two of the most travelled peoples in the world.
In any case, Malarchy prove themselves fine exponents of the tradition."
Malarchy rip the wedding band rulebook to shreds, bringing Klezmer, Romani, Balkan, and Jazz styles to a never-ending celebration. This passionate, intricate, fast, and extremely danceable world quintet tear through the musical traditions of Europe as if it were the last night on Earth. Welcome to the party !
Malarchy are Nell Farrally (Violin), Cris Pierssené (Guitar), Russ Oroonie (Percussion), Jo Levine (Accordion) & Jane Harwood (Bass).
Formed in 2000, Malarchy have become known as one of the UK's top European roots acts. Recent live performances include Glastonbury Festival of Performing Arts, BBC Music Live, Jewish Film Festival, Venn Festival, Frome Festival, Shambala Festival and Cardiff Harbour Days, as well as touring in France, and countless wedding gigs.
Malarchy are an ideal act for concerts, auditoria, circus & cabaret, arts centres, opening nights, residencies, waterways, festivals, clubs, streets, recording sessions, and celebrations of every kind. Available for workshops. We can call traditional dances.
"Bristol-based five-piece band Malarchy is well known on the international stage for its individual style of celebratory Eastern European music that mixes Jewish Klezmer with Romany gypsy and Balkan folk music played on violin, guitar, bass, accordion and percussion in virtuoso style.
Malarchy are Nell Farrally (violin), Cris Pierssené (guitar), Russ Oroonie (Percussion), Jo Levine (accordion) and Jane Harwood (bass).
Formed in 2000, Malarchy have become known as one of the South West's top European roots acts.
This band just gets better every time I hear them and anyone who enjoy roots, world music or jazz will find that their music is full of surprises and plenty of passion.
The emphasis without doubt seems to be on having a good time with tight musicianship and a polished sound that has real energy and is a delight to hear.
You may occasionally catch some members playing in local sessions and with other bands but when they get together as Malarchy the musicianship is so tight and you would never guess that they have lives beyond the band. They are appearing at Bath Folk Club on Friday week."
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We're playing at The Thekla in Bristol tomorrow night. We hope you can come. Its a special multi-media show with a vj mixing footage from Baka land with live film and effects. Come and dance and spread the word to your friends. It'll be a great night.
We'll be playing songs from our new album "Baka Beyond the Forest" as well as some old favourites. Its the 5-piece line up featuring Molara, Fela Kuti's niece and the original voice of Zion Train, joining Su on vocals.
You can hear clips on our website (www.baka.co.uk) and our Myspace page.
It starts early (7.30pm) so don't be late!
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This is to let you know what's in store for 14th April @ The Assembly Rooms, Glastonbury
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I'll be supporting Emily Portman - subtlety, depth and enchantment " ...visceral visions of a darker, more brutal Albion… shot through with hints of Alasdair Roberts, Tom Waits and Bjork."
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