About the band
Biography
About Balkazar & frontman Marko ↗
Short bio
Balkazar is a five-piece Balkan band based in Taipei, playing traditional songs and rearranged covers with ska, reggae, rock and funk. Guitar and vocals, drums, bass, trombone and saxophone.
Full bio
Balkazar is a Taipei-based band playing Balkan and Eastern European songs, along with rock, ska, reggae and funk. The five-piece lineup includes guitar and vocals, drums, bass, trombone and saxophone. Alongside traditional songs, the band plays familiar tunes with different arrangements. Balkazar has appeared at Urban Nomad, Taiwan Ska Fest, Celebration Canada and live venues around Taiwan. The Taipei Times once described the band as a “Balkan reggae-ska outfit.” Balkazar plays festivals, clubs, cultural events and private shows.
Press
Press & selected bookings
In the press
“Balkan reggae-ska outfit Balkazar.”
— Han Cheung, Taipei Times, Apr 23, 2021 · Read ↗
“Taste it, and you won’t stop dancing. More than a concert, listening to Balkazar is a journey.”
— Urban Nomad Film Festival, official artist bio · Read ↗
Selected bookings
- Celebration Canada — Taipei
- Urban Nomad / Urban Freakout — Taipei
- Daniel Pearl Music Festival — Taipei
- Taiwan Ska Fest — Taipei
Live video
Taiwan Ska Fest.
Watch a full Balkazar set.
Music & video
Find our music.
Photos
Press photos
For press photos and image credits, contact the band.
Technical info
Core stage needs
We can confirm the full stage plot and input list for your venue. Typical requirements:
Standard drum kit, guitar amp and bass amp.
Venue-appropriate PA and stage monitors.
At least 3 microphones and 3 microphone stands.