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unbuttoned passion and brilliance”
The Strad
From the diasporan melting pot of cosmopolitan London, ZUM is truly undefinable.
 
Originated as a stunning fusion inspired by the hot-blooded passion of Argentinian tango and the fire and brilliance of gypsy fiddle music, ZUM have delved deep in to their own roots to create a passionate fusion of folk music traditions from around the world.

 

awesome gypsy violin playing ... a vibrant and compelling show”
What’s On in London
Celtic, salsa, bluegrass, klezmer, arabic, calypso - all sit comfortably alongside ‘Nuevo Tango’ masterpieces by Astor Piazzolla, music from the golden era of tango, addictive traditional gypsy melodies and dazzling virtuoso fiddling as the founders of gypsy tango evolve their ground-breaking world fusion to redefine world music.

a passionate fusion ... virtuoso solo playing … hair-trigger changes of time signatures, melodic lines that spiral from funereal mournfulness into reeling intoxication”
BBC

The band has enjoyed sold-out tours and performances at major music festivals throughout the UK and toured to the USA on three occasions, as well as extensive touring in Europe along with live radio and TV broadcasts.

intoxicating ... virtuoso fiddle playing ”
The Times

Toe-tapping virtuosity, intoxicating harmonies, explosive rhythm, ZUM creates an acoustic groove where the world's music collides.

...fiery, passionate and intriguingly beautiful. Zum are deeply talented musicians....a delight to hear and a treat to watch. ”
BBC

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