SUMSUM
A Gypsy festival to sweep you off your feet and get you dancing . . .
wild and theatrical . . . music and humor in the best of Gypsy tradition.
Sumsum originated in Israel in 2008.
What began as a chance meeting of musicians at a festival in Turkey and continued on a tour of performances
in the streets of Europe, developed into a mad journey of six musicians through hundred of appearances
in the Middle East and the wide world, in festivals, clubs, celebrations and cultural events.
Just as it is difficult to put your finger on the magic of the Gypsies themselves, so there is no way to describe
in words the magic which transpires on the stage and with the audiences during performances of Sumsum.
And it happens every time anew. Something about the mix of the musicians’ styles, the extraordinary singing, the rhythmic bouzouki, the electrifying violin, the caressing guitar, the soaring saxophone, the bouncing contrabass and the blazing percussion instruments create a new sound and a performance which is a unique, sweeping and passionate experience which has built up a warm and loyal audience of tens of thousands of delighted fans.
The band plays and sings original and folk material from all over the world, inspired by the Gypsy styles
and local Middle Esastern influences.
Currently the band is producing its fourth album.
Its earlier albums – Lazy Life (2009), Kalimi (2011), and Sumsum Live (2013) have enjoyed wide distribution and have helped the group reach the attention of a wide Israeli audience.
Sumsum has performed in Israel and abroad, from the Rudelstaat Festival in Germany (2012)
through a tour in Australia (2014).
Every performance has been met with great enthusiasm by the local population and producers.
You are invited to join the intoxicating Sumsum festival!
MEMBERS OF SUMSUM:
Tai Nikritin >>> Jeremy Marais >>> Shlomi Mor >>> Ze’ev Yaniv
>>> Nimrod Nol >>> Michael ben Shimon
Nimrod Nol
International violinist.
Has appeared throughout the world with: Kelly Clarkson, Omar Faruk, Tekbilek Ebi, The Moshav Band. Has appeared in Israel with Shlomo Artzi, Rami Kleinstein, Habrera Hativeet, Kahol, Habima National Theatre, Khan Theatre, and others.
Michael Ben Shimon
Saxophonist and guitarist, composer and producer.
Has created and performed with various musical, dance and theater ensembles, including Flora, Balkan Bamachsan Orchestra, the Israeli Theater Playback Ensemble, and others.
Tai Nikritin
Plays the bouzouki and other string instruments.Produces and participates in musical projects on behalf of coexistence in Israel and throughout the world. Teaches Greek music to individuals and groups in the Jaffa Arab-Jewish Center. Participates in a number of ensembles, including “The Turbans” in London.
Zev Yaniv
Throughout years of travels in different countries and ethnic groups, studied and collected a wide range of musical styles and inspirations which created the unique groove and sound.Specializes in a variety of Middle-Eastern authentic percussion drums.A creative member of Zaman quartet and plays with many different projects and artists among them Riff Cohen, Amir Perlman, Jah Levy.
Shlomi Mor
Bassist and guitarist, singer and composer.A musician with lots of heart and a master of acoustic-groove. Released his first solo album in 2013.