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World On Your Street: The Global Music Challenge
Vanya - Bronislav Krawczyk
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Musician: Vanya - Bronislav Krawczyk

Location:London

Instruments: piano, accordion

Music: Roma / Polish / gypsy folk

HOW I CAME TO THIS MUSICWHERE I PLAY A FAVOURITE SONGClick here for Hande Domac's storyClick here for Mosi Conde's storyClick here for Rachel McLeod's story




Listen to Vanya and fellow-refugees perform with Eliza Carthy at
Celebrating Sanctuary 2002


ListenListen (1'48) to 'Bashevech', performed on accordion by Vanya.

ListenListen (1'47) to 'Bulgaryez Roma' by Vanya and Romani Rad from the album, Asylum, (Basis & The Prince's Trust, 2001)

ListenListen (2'46) to Vanya and his band, Romani Rad, as they accompany the dancers and singers for the opening sequence of their show, Wedding.

ListenListen (37'41) to Vanya, Téa Hodzic and Dylan Fowler showcasing at the World On Your Street tent, WOMAD 2002

ListenListen (31'04) to Vanya playing with Romany Rad playing at WOMAD 2002


A favourite song:

'Bashevech' means wood and it's a tune that tells about life and love. It's very calm and melodic and beautiful to listen to. Every time I play it, it reminds me of my childhood back in Poland when I first heard my grandparents play the tune.

Romani Rad, at rehearsals

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