Get ready for a night unlike any other: the legendary rock band Vopli Vidopliassova IN FULL FORMATION with Toronto’s favourite guerrilaa-folk-party-punks Lemon Bucket Orkestra in a historic musical collision

Oleg Skrypka & Vopli Vidopliassova x Eugene Hütz Trio (frontmen & members of Gogol Bordello) bring an electrifying night of Ukrainian roots, rock, and global sound to Sony Hall – June 25.

The Grammy-winning klezmer trailblazers The Klezmatics are teaming up with legendary Crimean Tatar guitarist Enver Izmaylov for an extraordinary new collaboration—both in the studio and on stage.

The first single "Zombie" drops today, with the full album out May 2!
Captured during his unforgettable U.S. debut at Jetlag Festival, this album showcases the legendary guitar master at his most raw, virtuosic, and genre-defying.

Okay... so maybe we’re not taking a dinghy to Greenland (yet). 😅
APRIL FOOLS!
But while the Big Islands Tour is a dreamy fantasy (for now), our real 2025 tour dates are live and kicking! Catch us across the U.S. — no goat passport required.
📆 Check the actual schedule here:

🎸✨ Guitar visionary Enver Izmaylov returns to the U.S. this summer for his Strings Across Continents tour! After stealing the show at Jetlag Festival 2024, he’s back to headline again in 2025—this time with a new live album on the way and studio collaborations in motion with Grammy-winning legends The Klezmatics and folk-punk firestarters Fugu Dugu.
Catch him live in NYC and Chicago, alongside Fugu Dugu and The Klezmatics, as they present brand-new material fresh from the recording studio. Expect explosive performances, surprise guests, and Enver’s mind-bending tapping technique at full force.

YOU Can Help Bring The Klezmatics’ 40th Anniversary Album to Life!
For nearly 40 years, The Klezmatics—the only Grammy-winning klezmer band—have transformed klezmer, blending Yiddish roots with jazz, gospel, bluegrass and global sounds.
Now, to mark this milestone, we’re recording our boldest album yet:
The New York Sessions
A powerful recording project celebrating NYC’s diversity and resilience and our continued fight for human rights — each tune will feature star guest artists, from jazz legends to global folk innovators.
Set for release in 2026, just in time for our 40th anniversary celebration. Want to give us an early birthday present? Help fund the album today!
We’re aiming to raise $85,000 on Indiegogo to cover collaborating with NYC’s finest musicians, recording costs and our album release.
EXCLUSIVE PERKS – only available in limited quantities during this campaign!
Here are just a few examples—many more available on Indiegogo.com:
• Early download plus complete 40-year digital archive
• Signed LP and CD sets (limited editions!)
• VIP concert tickets and backstage access
• Private music lessons and NYC klezmer tours with Klezmatics band members
• Jewish cooking classes
• A 40th Anniversary City Winery Klezmatics vintage cabernet
• Signed instruments & signed lyrics from band members
• Executive producer credits and private concerts!

🔥 Oleg Skrypka & Vopli Vidopliassova x Eugene Hütz Trio (Frontmen & members of Gogol Bordello) – Historic Reunion 🔥in Sony Hall, New York, June 25, 2025
🎸 The Most Important "Stand with Ukraine" Event of 2025 in New York
For the first time in over 25 years, two of the most legendary and influential Ukrainian musicians—Oleg Skrypka and Eugene Hütz—reunite on stage for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Ukrainian culture, roots, and resilience. This historic event is part of Vopli Vidopliassova’s 40th Anniversary North American Tour
💥 A Full-Circle Moment 💥
As pioneers of Ukrainian rock and punk, Vopli Vidopliassova shaped the sound of a nation and inspired generations of artists—including Eugene Hütz. In the ‘80s, VV was Hütz’s favorite band, defining his musical path. When he launched Gogol Bordello, their first big NYC show was opening for Vopli Vidopliassova in the late ‘90s. Now, decades later, these two icons reunite, bringing unstoppable energy and Ukrainian spirit to the iconic Sony Hall.
💙 More Than a Concert – An Anthem of Freedom 💙
This is not just music—it’s a movement. 100% of charity auction proceeds will support Ukraine, providing humanitarian and medical aid through Kraina Mriy.

Listen to the best world music tracks released last month curated by Roots and Chords Music

Vopli Vidoplyassova 40th anniversary North American in June 2025

The Klezmatics are kicking of their 40th anniversary tour starting from USA

Vopli Vidoplyassova to headline a major American World Music Fest as part of their tour

Roots and Chords Music just relaunched The Klezmatics website

Jewish Telegraphic Agency recent article

Due to the popular demand Alfonso Ponticelli and Fugu Dugu hit the road

Check out some photos and videos from the recent show

globalFEST celebrates Frank London as the Artist of the Year

Check out some photos and videos from the recent show

Tablet article about The Klezmatics approach 40th anniversary

15 artists came together in support of children's Dnipro hospital in Ukraine

Fugu Dugu contribution to The Klezmatics and Friends Holiday EP

Famous guitar virtuoso releases his new album

The Klezmatics hit the road for their traditional Hanukkah tour

Famous series of lectures "NEmoy Rock-n-Roll"

Fugu Dugu, Enver Izmaylov, Kommuna Lux and their friends touring USA

Fugu Dugu tour 15 cities in USA with their debut album

Famous guitar virtuoso releases a new album and tours USA

Fugu Dugu first album release

Mid-West Charity tour of the "Father of Ukrainian Rock music)