Bogdan Vacarescu has toured internationally since his teens as a concerto soloist, chamber and orchestra musician. His solo album “Violin and Piano Thrillers” is at the top of the Album of the Year in Romania and was given a 5star review in Musical Opinion. London- based, he has performed in Sydney Opera House, Athenaeum in Bucharest, Romanian National Radio Hall, The United Nations Concert Hall in New York, New Morning in Paris, Kings Place and Purcell Room in London. He has recorded soundtracks for films and documentaries, most notably in collaboration with Oscar winners Stephen Warbeck and Gabriel Yared. He has collaborated with ENO, Nigel Kennedy, Paprika, The Cat Empire, Graffiti Classics, She’Koyokh and Secret Cinema. Bogdan is a graduate of the Conservatoire of Music in Bucharest and the Royal Academy of Music in London as a student of Beno Schwartzman, Paul Ratz and Gyorgy Pauk.

Elena Hadjiafxendi is an actress, soprano and performer. She has developed an eclectic and distinctive style that blends music with literary recitation and drama. She has given the genre of Music Theatre a new artistic dimension with her beguiling performance. Elena studied Opera at the Conservatory Eleftero in Greece, acting at the Drama School of National Theatre of Northern Greece and musical theatre at Associated Studios in London. She has graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a Bachelor in Primary School Education and from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with an MA in Drama and Education. She has worked in Cyprus, Greece, UK and Italy with many directors in classical and contemporary theatre, musical theatre, operettas, cinema and television.

Guitarist and composer Peter Michaels has a unique performance style influenced by his classical and flamenco training combined with folk, contemporary and jazz influences. Studying under Hagai Sigalov and Paddy Bashford, Peter attended masterclasses at Bath International Guitar Festival and Dartington Festival under teachers such as Stefan Rak, extending his technique to include highly percussive elements. Furthering his studies, Peter sought out Flamenco guitarist Tito Heredia, and at the same time began absorbing Brazilian influences including Choro, the traditional style that gave birth to Samba and Bossa Nova.
Through his work with bands Pocket Caravan with violinist Felipe Karam, Melange with cellist Shirley Smart, Captain Ska with trumpeter Jake Painter, and Indian Classical vocalist Bhavini Vyas, Peter has performed on a variety of stages, from intimate bars to the Royal Albert Hall, from Chicago blues clubs to a ruined Tudor Castle. He has toured Europe, Brazil and the USA, and several of his compositions have been featured by BBC Radio 3 including live radio performances.

Paul Moylan is a multi-faceted musician who stretches his wings right across the globe. He has performed in theatres and cabaret with Maria Friedman, Hayley Westenra and currently holds a residency with Nicky Haslam. He is the bassist for top Klezmer and Balkan ensemble She’koyokh and plays with Taiko Kunishima performing Japanese ethno free jazz. He plays the piano in many styles with a special talent for jazz.

As a prolific composer his compositions and arrangements have been performed by an eclectic variety of bands including the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Paul studied at the Royal Academy of Music learning his trade as an orchestral musician, and recently became the founding conductor of the Open University Wind Orchestra.

Christina Borgenstierna is a versatile percussionist whose work spans traditional, folk, world, and cross-cultural music. She is best known as the percussionist with the acclaimed UK ensemble She’Koyokh, celebrated for its vibrant performances of klezmer, Balkan, Turkish, Greek, and Sephardic music. Her sensitive musicianship, rhythmic precision, and expressive playing have made her an integral part of the group’s distinctive sound.

As both a performer and collaborator, Christina has appeared at leading festivals and concert venues in the UK and internationally, bringing authenticity, energy, and creativity to a wide-ranging repertoire rooted in the musical traditions of Eastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. Whether performing in intimate chamber settings or on major festival stages, she combines technical skill with a deep understanding of traditional percussion styles.

Christina is passionate about musical collaboration and cultural exchange, using percussion as a bridge between traditions while engaging audiences with dynamic and compelling performances.

Ohad Lustigman is a jazz drummer and percussionist.

During the late 1990s, Ohad studied jazz at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in Manhattan. While living in New York, he became part of the city’s thriving jazz community, performing with legendary pianist Gil Coggins and many other distinguished musicians.

A chance encounter with singer and percussionist Abraham Rodriguez (AB) lead Ohad on an ongoing journey to study Afro-Cuban music, its traditions and cultural heritage.

He has continued his studies with some of the most respected artists in the field, both including Barbaro Machito Crespo, Manley Lopez, Miguel León, Irian López, and Dave Pattman.

Ohad has also studied Carnatic music- Konakol and Mridangam with master drummer B.C. Manjunath further expanding his rhythmic vocabulary.

Since relocating to London in 2017, Ohad has become an active member of the city’s Afro-Cuban music community. He has collaborated with leading artists such as Dave Pattman, Luanda Pau, and many others, appearing in a wide range of ensembles and creative projects.

Alongside his work in Jazz and Afro-Cuban music, Ohad is also an active performer in the Klezmer and Balkan music scenes.