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Synthesizer King: Amza Tairof


Here is a solo performance of Amza Tiroif. Some things of note about Amza:

1. He's a one man band that compliments other musicians or can go alone
2. He plays a variety of music and there is a influence of Balkan Folk music (at least Bulgarian) but he improvises live and embellishes heavily.
   
3. He's from Macedonia, but plays all over the Balkans for Roma concerts/parties.

It also says something of the staying power of the Synthesizer in Roma Music (Mentioned Previously). Obviously, the instrument has been legitimized within the region just by virtue of the demand of musicians that play it.