Tropanka are an instrumental and dance ensemble who specialise in the exhilarating music of Eastern Europe, from the heartbreak of Yiddish laments to the insatiable groove of Macedonian wedding music – and everything in between. Tropanka is a type of dance from Bulgaria, which literally means “the stompy one”.

Expect exhilarating folk music towards and beyond Eastern Europe. From the mind-bending rhythms of Bulgaria to the tearjerking laments of Klezmer, the insatiable grooves of Macedonia and the majesty of Transylvanian music, Tropanka are passionate about the traditional soundscapes of these regions and share this music in unforgettable shows.