St. Gal­len Cul­tu­ral Fes­ti­val: Lui­ku (Car­pa­thi­an-Bal­kan Beats)

Luiku Luiku, a fascinating world beats band from Kyiv, sets off a firework display with their passionate music, inspired by Mediterranean and Ukrainian traditions as well as the musical cultures of the Balkans. The band delights with percussion, powerful brass, magical female voices, accordion and much more. The band leader and songwriter is the well-known Ukrainian musician Dmytro Tsyperdyuk. The use of numerous and varied ethnic motifs in Luiku's music is the result of Dmytro's long-standing passion for world music. During his travels to the Transcarpathian regions, he recorded exclusive music material and learned to play various local instruments. As a result, the music is a colorful mix of different musical styles that can be found in the vast Carpathian region. Sounds from the Roma, Ukraine, Turkey, Poland, Hungary and the entire Balkans can be found. And this dynamic mix of hot Carpathian beats is one thing above all: extremely danceable! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DJ Emina For more than a decade, DJ Emina has been delighting dance enthusiasts in Switzerland with her rousing and dynamic sets. Her unique mix of Balkan beats, Romani brass orchestras, funk, prog rock and new wave has won the hearts of more than just Balkan fans. From Chalga to Tallava to Dabke as well as funk and rock, DJ Emina combines a variety of genres in her repertoire. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Food + bar service from 6:30 p.m. DJ Emina from 7:30 p.m., concert 9:15 p.m. Ticket presale & further information: www.kulturfestival.ch