Conceived and created by Grammy-nominated “ebullient clarinet wizard” (Time Out NY) David Krakauer and multi-instrumentalist/producer Kathleen Tagg, this project showcases a multi-generational/high-octane group of collaborators from very different backgrounds, hailing from the USA, Canada, Iran and South Africa. Together they embrace the diversity of today’s America through their unique take on a multitude of traditional roots musics, bringing their enormous musical and cultural diversity to the project and collaborating to create powerful original material. Old forms are celebrated both by bringing them into a 21st century sound-world and expanding the context to make room for new stories. France’s Le Monde says: “a breath of fresh air, an incentive to dance…In the face of the overwhelming negativity and alarming rise of hatred and intolerance in today's world, let's breathe and dance together…More than a suggestion, an injunction”.

Album!: https://davidkrakauer.bandcamp.com/album/mazel-tov-cocktail-party

David Krakauer: clarinet
Kathleen Tagg: keyboards, cello
Sarah MK: voice, rap
Brad Shepik: guitar
Jerome Harris: bass guitar
John Hadfield: drums
Martin Shamoonpour: percussion

...part of Panorama Sonore 2025, July 10-12...

Saturday, July 12, 8:00 PM (also performing: Exirium Brass);
Tarif: 20,00€; Réduit (abonnés Citadelle / étudiants / carte jeune / jeunes moins 18 ans): 17,00€ ; Gratuit: - de 4 ans

Citadelle de Besançon, Cité Vauban
99 rue des Fusillés de la Résistance
25000 Besançon, France

Info: https://www.citadelle.com/en/agenda/panorama-sonore-2025-david-krakauer/