Ljova and the Kontraband @ Caramoor

Drawing influences from seemingly every type of music — Western classical, klezmer, tango, jazz, and Gypsy music — Ljova and the Kontraband defy musical boundaries. The musicians of this ensemble hail from Russia, Lithuania, the U.S., and Switzerland, each bringing their own unique energy and joy to the performance. With family backgrounds steeped in traditional folk music, Ljova and the Kontraband embrace the music of their ancestors while ushering these traditions into the future.