Grand Prospect Hall

The Zlatne Uste Golden Festival, New York's only music and dance festival of its kind, celebrates 28 years of live Balkan, Roma ("Gypsy") music and more. Over 50 live bands playing on FOUR stages. Dance along or just listen--simple line and circle dance instruction is included on Friday. All profits are donated to charities.

"I heard some beautiful Bulgarian type singing from a trio called Black Sea Hotel.... Back down in the Grand Ballroom the act that pulled this whole festival togetherthe Zlatne Uste Brass Bandwas playing in the middle of the floor, as the dancers circled around them, like a massive swarm of bees." -- David Byrne

"gorgeously funky festival" "...nothing less than a grassroots folk rave. ...who wouldn't want to dance?" -- Richard Gehr (Village Voice and eMusic)

"After about 30 minutes of taking photos and getting some footage for my video, I couldn't help myself but want to join in." -- Mickela Mallozzi

Friday, Jan 18th, 7:30 pm - 12:30 am ($30, $25 w/Student ID)
Saturday, Jan 19th, 6 pm - 2:00 am ($48, $38 w/Student ID)
Both nights: $69, or $54 with Student ID!

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