TARANADA
Taranada is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in Austin, Texas
Taranada cultivates arts deeply rooted and reflective of diverse traditional cultures and serves the disadvantaged, institutionally marginalized, underserved, and misrepresented communities of Texas and the globe while educating and raising awareness of the Romani (Gypsy) population. Roma retain an Indian genetic, cultural and linguistic heritage and remain a misunderstood and largely invisible community globally. Taranada engages with Texas and international icons to bring understanding of the Romani culture, erase romanticized myths, create funding streams, and engage them in community life through the prism of music and dance. Taranada’s wellbeing and leadership skill workshops are geared towards youth, in particular the diverse and disadvantaged and incarcerated youth.
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Day 1. hAmaro fest April 4th Friday. 2025
One night show only
A Evening of Romani music and dance featuring world renowed artists of the Romani diaspora musical traditions - flamenco, kathak dance, Balkan Romani & dance & more.
Come to Listen & Dance
7pm Flamenco India
8pm Jeronimo Maya Solo guitar
9:30pm Via Romen Balkan Romani
Maestro Jeronimo Maya directly from Spain
Experience the authentic Romani (Gypsy) solo flamenco guitar of Spain
Jeronimo Maya was born in Madrid in 1977 to a Romani family with strong roots in flamenco. Jeronimo began to play guitar at the age of five and by the age of seven performed his first concert in Madrid. Jeronimo had a solid relationship with Sabicas & was also invited to perform together with Paco de Lucia and Enrique Morente at the Carnegie Hall in New York. He has worked with well known cantaores including Diego el Cigala, Chano Lobato, Esperanza Fernandez and Estrella Morente & more.
Via Romen
Vadim Kolpakov is one of the most prominent and renowned Romani (Gypsy) 7-string guitarists in the world, as well as vocalist, dancer and composer. He comes from a well-known Kolpakov music dynasty that has three generations of virtuoso guitarists. Vadim specializes in Gypsy music from Europe. Mr. Kolpakov was a lead musician of the famous Romani (Gypsy) Theatre “Romen”.... www.vadimkolpakov.com
Because of the on-going war, the Ukrainian–Romani singer Alina Nazarevich recently relocated to the US. In her native Kiev she was a star of Gypsy music & now she brings her expertise to the US.
Alla Rada (Dancer) was born in Kiev, Capitol of Ukraine a rich center for the performing arts.
Valeriy Glava (violin) from Moldova best represents the fiery instrumental music of the Romanian/Moldovian Roma as “Lautari" as well as Balkan and other European Romani traditions.
Labonee Mohanta
disciple of the late Kathak maestro Pandit Cithresh Das, began her training at the early age of 8. Now a prominent solo artist, performing Kathak concerts to great acclaim globally. www.labonee.com
Oliver Rajamani
World renowed innovative artist of the Indian Romani traditions is recognized for his creations of Flamenco India music. He had the honor to perform for Paco De Lucia who gave his blessings for Flamenco India calling it innovative, unique and historic. www.oliverrajamani.com
Erika Lakatos
a Hungarian Romani singer & artist explores music of the Romani tradition through elements of Jazz, Indian music ect. https://naketina.wixsite.com/home/bio
hAmaro Fest Day 2
April 5th. Sat. 2025
A day of Free Community Romani events. Romani Music, Dance, Food, Kids events, speeches, Dance workshops and more....
Venue: Kenny Durhams Outdoor Stage
Time: 1pm to 9pm
Wear your Romani (Gypsy) outfit and come and enjoy the fest.
Mission Statement
Taranada’s vision is to serve as a cultural bridge with its mission to unite, educate
and inspire with innovative cultural arts performances and workshops
hAmaro fest
hAmaro fest. celebrates the beauty of Romani-(Gypsy)-India Texas music and culture. We reunite the Romani and Indian people and cultures through the arts, creating workshops, concerts and educational program. The fest focuses on educating the genearl public about the history of the Romani people whose history and heritage goes way back to India from where their migrations began around the 10th century, arriving in Europe in the late 14th century. The Romani people were mistaken for being from Egypt by the Europeans from where the term "Gypsy" comes from. There were many other myths and misbeliefs over the centuries that lead to severe persecutions of the Romani people including slavery in the Balkans and Nazi holocaust. The Roma to the present day remain a deeply misunderstood community around the world. .
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