Korvin Orkestar

Korvin Balkan Brass Orkestar, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a dynamic brass
ensemble that blends contemporary energy with deep reverence for the musical
traditions of the Balkans — particularly the rich, expressive stylings of Roma (Gypsy)
brass bands. Drawing from Macedonia, Serbia, Romania, and Turkey, their sound is
both soulful and propulsive, weaving traditional ornamentation with bold improvisation
and danceable grooves.

At the heart of the ensemble is a commitment to keeping the flame of Balkan Roma
music alive — not through imitation, but through respectful adaptation rooted in
community, musicianship, and joy. The group features multilingual vocalist Willa
Roberts, trumpet stylists Char Rothschild and Bruce Lettelier, trombonist Bryant
Lettelier, tubaist Alan Kapulski, and percussionists Nick Kunz and Max Kluger-Bell.