Yuri Yunakov Ensemble with Ivo Papasov

Monday, November 14
8 pm, Campbell Hall

“The musicians play with the intensity of the damned
straining for last-ditch salvation.”
—Chicago Reader

Two legends of Bulgarian and Romani wedding music, saxophonist Yuri Yunakov and clarinetist Ivo Papasov, bring their high-energy music—once banned by the Soviets—to Santa Barbara for a dazzling concert. Mixing the kick of rock with the fluidity of jazz, this six-person group plays mind-boggling unison runs and zigzagging melodies. Yunakov and Papasov are musical royalty in Bulgaria, performing in front of crowds of over 10,000 fans eager to cheer on their heroes.

$35 / UCSB Students $17

Sponsored by The Santa Barbara Independent and Ramada