Solnushko. Little Sun. Paprika Balkan Band and Polina Shepherd. London, 4 July 2026

Solnushko - Little Sun - Russian Roma folk song. This is a fragment from Midsummer Sounds - a celebration of culture and diversity, featuring SLAVIC VOICES LONDON & BRIGHTON CHOIR and the Balkan band PAPRIKA in London on 4 July 2026. Many thanks to Yifa Yaakov for the video. PAPRIKA is one of the UK's leading Balkan bands whose line-up consists of two accordions, violin, guitar, bass guitar, and percussion. This electrifying group fuses together Eastern European, Balkan, Gypsy and classical music in a whirlwind performance of frenzied virtuosity. Fiery melodies and foot-tapping rhythms are interspersed with lilting laments in high-energy sets from this exciting group. Specialising in bringing rare or lost traditional Balkan music back to life, both the curious listener and the well-versed aficionado are sure to enjoy a host of surprises and fast-paced entertainment. https://www.paprikamusic.com/