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FOLKLORIC PRODUCTIONS

THE FINEST IN WORLD MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area
Serving California and beyond
(510) 243-1122

**MUSICIANS * SINGERS * DANCERS**

Home/Entertainment Booking

Nada Lewis,
Accordionist

Accordion Lessons
& Classes

World Music CDs

Custom Soundtracks

Links

Mariachi bands

Russian /East European/Balkan/Gypsy/Klezmer Musicians

SOLOISTS AND GROUPS from everywhere in the world!!
For parties, receptions, conventions, cruises, weddings, corporate events, fairs, celebrations, concerts, promotional events...

We are based in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area and:

book primarily in the western US
have entertainers in other areas
have artists who

represent cultures of nearly every description
excel in the performance of classical, regional folk, and popular styles of their area

can help you with entertainment packages to

meet your needs
theme
proposed budget

maintain high artistic and professional standards
network with thousands of performers
work with

theme caterers
facility directors
decorators
video, sound & lighting companies

provide

personalized service
the best in international, mainstream, and unusual entertainment.

Entertainment Booking
We are an entertainment booking agency specializing in world music entertainment.

Nada Lewis, Accordionist
Information about accordionist Nada Lewis.

Accordion Lessons,
Music Workshops & Classes
Information on East European folk, Roma, and Klezmer music workshops, classes & private music lessons.

World Music CDs
We produce and make available a limited number of select world music recordings, which you can purchase from us, including those of Nada Lewis.

Custom Soundtracks
Custom theme music/soundtracks for your video, film, advertisement or computer game.

Free Consultations
Free consultations regarding planning special events and wedding music (email us: folkloric@value.net )

Links
Links to resources and more information about accordion music.

Excellent references available

Free consultations regarding planning special events and wedding music
(email us: folkloric@value.net)

PARTIAL LIST OF INSTRUMENTALISTS AND BANDS WE CAN PROVIDE:

Accordion
Bagpipes
Balalaika
Domra
Bandura
Gamelans
Banjo
Bouzouki
Brass
Ensembles
Singers
Classical

Concertina
Cimbalom
Dance bands
Drummers &
Percussionists
Dulcimers
Flute
Guitar
Harps
Harpsichord
Hurdy-Gurdy
Kanoun

Laouto
Lute
Mandolin
Marimba
Medieval
Motown
New Wave
Nostaliga
(20s-70's)
New Age
Opera
Oud

Panpipes
Piano
Synthesizer
Renaissance
Music
Santour
Saz
Sackbutt
String Quartets
Swing Bands
Big Bands
Marching Bands

Square Dance
Bands
Tango
Top 40
Violins
Women's Ensembles
Woodwinds

and much more!

BY COUNTRY:

Australia
Afghanistan
Africa
Afro-Haitian
American
(Bluegrass,
  Barbershop
   Quartets,
  Old Timey,
  Cajun & Zydeco,
  Jazz, Rock,
  R & B,
Country & Western,
Gospel,
  Dixieland,
  Native American

Arabic
Egypt
Roma (Gypsy)
(all countries)
Armenia
Austria
Bali
Balkan
Basque
Brazil
British Isles
Bulgaria
Caribbean
(Reggae,
  Soca,
  Steel Drums, Calypso)

China
Cuba
Finland
Flamenco
Spanish
France
Germany
Greece
Polynesia/
Hawaii
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Iran/Persia
Ireland
Israel
Italy

Japan
Java
Jewish
(Klezmer,
  Yiddish)
Korea
South
American
Mexico
(Mariachis
  Bandas
  Norteno
  Salsa)
Middle-
Eastern
Morocco
Philippines

Poland
Portugal
Romania
former Russia
Scandinavia
Scotland
Switzerland
New Zealand
Trinidad
Turkey
Ukraine
Venezuela
Wales
former
Yugoslavia

and much more!

SPECIALTY ACTS:

D.J.'s
Dance leaders,
teachers,
callers

Bellydancers
Puppeteers
Face-painters
Mimes

Psychics
Fortunetellers
Astrologers
Poets

Magicians
Comedians
Clowns
Jugglers

Tightrope
walkers
Storytellers
Strippers

Gorilla
Stiltwalkers
Fire eaters
Animals

SOME OF OUR MOST-REQUESTED ENTERTAINMENT:

The following can play acoustic or amplified:

Romantic Accordion - solo or with violin/mandolin/guitar/clarinet combos.
Klezmer Bands - small or large for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, Jewish events, international cultural festivals. Accompanies hors d'oevres to horas. Stringed and wind instruments, with percussion optional.
Italian Duet/Trio "Tarantella" - mandolin/guitar/accordion. Spaghetti music to sweet waltzes and wine tasting.
Balkan/Rom/East European/Israeli ensemble "Panacea" - exotic, beautiful, and wildly playful group with new CD. To five pieces: hammered dulcimer, violin, percussion, accordion, haunting polyphonic vocals. Learn more about Panacea
Russian classical folk ensemble "Tziganya" smaller group of members of the San Francisco Balalaika Ensemble.
Greek band "Taverna" - duet to six pieces. Bouzouki, guitar, keyboard/accordion, percussion, clarino, violin, baglama. Acoustic for listening, or plugged in for line dancing. Dancers/dance leaders available.
Irish: Good Times Ceilidh (rhymes with "daily") Band. Celtic/ jigs & reels. For St. Patricks Day, birthdays; charming and fun. Three to seven musicians: fiddle, button box, guitar, whistle, bodhran, bouzouki, tenor banjo, mandolin.
Alpenrose polka band. Great for Oktoberfest or Harvest Festival, beverage promotions, or biergarten mood.... Polkas, waltzes, schottishes, and more...

For more information, quotes, and booking information,
please click here to e-mail us.
For fast response, call us during business hours at (510) 243-1122.

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PHOTO GALLERY:

African drummers

Polka band

Celtic/Renaissance Musicians

Mexican dancers

Classical and Jazz Pianists

Irish Ceilidh Band

Andean music

Harpists of all kinds

Greek musicians - solo to large ensemble

Polynesian dance shows

Home/Entertainment Booking * Nada Lewis, Accordionist * Lessons * World Music CDs * Soundtracks * Links

Entertainment Booking	We are an entertainment booking agency specializing in world music entertainment.
Nada Lewis, Accordionist	Information about accordionist Nada Lewis.
Accordion Lessons, Music Workshops & Classes	Information on East European folk, Roma, and Klezmer music workshops, classes & private music lessons.
World Music CDs	We produce and make available a limited number of select world music recordings, which you can purchase from us, including those of Nada Lewis.
Custom Soundtracks	Custom theme music/soundtracks for your video, film, advertisement or computer game.
Free Consultations	Free consultations regarding planning special events and wedding music (email us: folkloric@value.net )
Links	Links to resources and more information about accordion music.

African drummers	Polka band
Celtic/Renaissance Musicians	Mexican dancers
Classical and Jazz Pianists	Irish Ceilidh Band
Andean music	Harpists of all kinds
Greek musicians - solo to large ensemble	Polynesian dance shows

Welcome to FOLKLORIC PRODUCTIONS

THE FINEST IN WORLD MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area Serving California and beyond (510) 243-1122

MUSICIANS * SINGERS * DANCERS

Entertainment Booking

Nada Lewis, Accordionist

Accordion Lessons, Music Workshops & Classes

World Music CDs

Custom Soundtracks

Free Consultations

Free consultations regarding planning special events and wedding music (email us: folkloric@value.net)