Thursday, May 23, 2024 Join us for the SF premiere of Balkancisco on June 23, 2024, at Gray Area, featuring a Q&A with producer Duygu Gün and a Balkan brass band performance. Join us for the San Francisco premiere of the acclaimed documentary, Balkancisco . This film explores the dynamic Balkan music scene in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.
The event will take place at the Gray Area in the Mission District on June 23rd, 2024, and will feature a post-screening Q&A session with Creative Producer Duygu Gün and selected artists from the documentary. Following the Q&A, local Balkan brass band Fanfare Zambaleta will perform, guiding attendees to Bissap Baobab for the weekly Balkan Sundays event. Premiere Schedule: In the documentary Balkancisco , we follow the journey of a Turkish girl named Duygu, who relocates to San Francisco in search of a sense of belonging in her self-imposed exile.
While exploring her new city, she discovers the burgeoning Balkan music scene and is instantly captivated by this lively community. Intrigued by the local appreciation for Balkan music, Duygu embarks on a mission to uncover the roots of this cultural phenomenon. She engages with the trailblazing pioneers who introduced Balkan music to the Bay Area, as well as contemporary bands like Balkan Bump and Beats Antique, who have propelled this genre to national and international music festivals.
Through her exploration, Duygu finds a vibrant community of musicians and enthusiasts who have emb.
