World Music Club: BaranBand

BaranBand is a six-piece Helsinki ensemble led by charismatic brothers Gian and Marouf Majidi. The band plays Middle Eastern music with North African flavours - a blend of danceable rhythms, Eastern melodies, and energetic joy. With Kurdish-Iranian roots and influences drawn from around the world, the members' diverse cultural backgrounds create a delightful and multifaceted musical experience.

On stage you'll hear Kurdish-language vocals (Gian Majidi), Arabic percussion (Ricardo Padilla), keyboards (Esko Grundström), double bass (Simo Kärki), tar-flute (Marouf Majidi), and violin (Lotta-Maria Pitkänen). Eclectic and accomplished musicianship combined with lyrics celebrating life and its joys make BaranBand a captivating and uplifting experience.