Oxford-based 6-piece, The Balkan Wanderers, mix East-meets-West musical styles, inspired by Balkan artists, and world ska/punk pioneers (Šaban Bajramović / Barcelona Gipsy balKan Orchestra/ Xazzar, Mano Negra/ Golem/ Gogol Bordello/ Dubioza kolektiv) with high-octane renditions of traditional Eastern European folk, to create high energy live shows and records. The band has received radio play on 6 Music (Tom Robinson) and other stations, and performed numerous shows, parties and festivals, including Boomtown, Common People Oxford, Hoomstock (Croatia), Cornbury and many many more. The band went on hiatus in 2018, reforming in 2022 with a mix of new and original members.