ALZA TRAD

HARD FOLK QUARTET

Alza Trad distils the energy of Alzamantes into a powerful acoustic quartet.

Traditional songs and original compositions weave a musical tapestry spanning Europe, from the Mediterranean to the Celtic lands.

A show dedicated to balfolk, drawing dancers in and winning over listeners.

Hard folk that takes you on a journey and gets you dancing and sweating!

The Alza Trad acoustic quartet — ALZA TRAD / HARD FOLK QUARTET

Formed in Milan in 2010 as an offshoot of Alzamantes, the quartet set out to bring a fresh voice to folk and balfolk music while preserving the traditional spirit of village celebrations.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

Montelago Celtic Festival, Folkest, Beltane Pagan Festival, Brintaal Celtic Folk, Gran Bal Trad, Irlanda in Festa, Busto Folk, Acqua e Terre Festival, Mutina Boica, Elf Fest, Acque e Terre, DanzAmare...

BALFOLK REPERTOIRE

Alza Trad's acoustic folk show is packed with energy, with more than two hours of Alzamantes repertoire to get you dancing, singing and sweating.

TRADITIONAL DANCES IN OUR REPERTOIRE:

An Dro, Avant Deux, Bal Limousine, Bourrèe 2t, Bourrèe 3t, Branle d’Ecosse, Chapelloise, Circolo Circassiano, Courenta della Val Varaita, Ekizlijsko Horo, Fandango, Giga Irlandese, Gigo Occitano, Hornpipes, Karobicka, Mazurca, Ma navu, Maraichine, Pizzica, Polka, Portoghese, Quadriglia, Reel, Rondeau, Saltarello Romagnolo, Sbrando, Scottish, Setnja, Sette Salti, Tammurriata, Tourdion, Valzer, Valzer 5t ...