Megitza Quartet

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With their high energy stage presence, original compositions, and arrangements, the Megitza Quartet offers it’s audiences an insurmountable dose of adventure where even without knowing the language anyone can be captivated by their songs , that give a pinch of inspiration, a smile, and a tear…

(…) with devotion to passionate rhythm and heart-rendering vocals” - New City Music (Chicago)

Local Eastern European folk and gypsy act The Megitza Quartet's debut album, "Boleritza" was one of the most impressive instrumental compilations to come out of Chicago. The secret weapon is Malgorzata Babiarz's sensual voice that sounds as authentic as the Polish Highlander tradition of the village from which she originally hails. Acoustic guitar prodigy Andreas Kapsalis adds elements of flamenco, while violin virtuoso Roby Lakatos and Marke Lichota's accordion evoke the pathos of klezmer. Wrapped around this highly sophisticated blend of genres is a devotion to passionate rhythm and heart-rendering vocals, even if you can't understand them. One part mournful, the other joyous, yet infectious all around, this is the kind of music people can't help but get up to dance to. Seeing them live is reminiscent of a gypsy performance - chaotic, soulful, and stirring.

Megitza Quartet is:

Malgorzata Babiarz - vocal, upright bass

Andreas Kapsalis - guitar, bouzouki

Marek Lichota - bayan

Jamie Gallagher - drums, percussion

PARTIALLY SEATED EVENT. Only a "Reserved Seating" ticket guarantees a seat.