Commissioned by Ashkenaz in the summer of 2021, ROMada is an amazing new ensemble exploring the rich pan-national musical traditions of the Romani people through a Canadian lens. Led by Moldavian-born, Montreal-based accordion master Sergiu Popa, the core group also features Lache Cercel (violin), Noemy Braun (cello), Andi Pema (percussion), Roman Manolache (bass), and Dan Armeanca (vocals, guitar). For this performance at Ashkenaz 2022 they will be joined by special guests Debi Botos (guitar/ vocals) and Zoltan Szomora (guitar).