Join us for a concert by the Zingaresca Ensemble on Friday, March 31, 7 pm to 9 pm at UUCS, 5090 Center St. NE, Salem. You will hear virtuosic Roma (gypsy) guitars and songs of passion, freedom, hope, and love. Donations accepted at the door.

Formed in 2006, Zingaresca Ensemble is a product of collaboration between the celebrated Romani (“Gypsy”) virtuoso Vadim Kolpakov, the pioneer in the revival of the seven-string guitar Oleg Timofeyev, and the Juilliard-trained baritone Anton Belov. The ensemble interweaves classical Eastern European guitar heritage with the best traditions of the Romani and Jewish diaspora, thus blending the sophistication of classical music with the fiery vitality of folk musical expression. The Italian word “Zingaresca” means “in a Gypsy style.” Their website includes links to their music videos.