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Playing with Fire Balkan Gypsy Klezmer Band

Wacky Eastern-European dance music

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Based in Cape Town, Western Cape

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A founder band of the Cape Town's popular Balkanology parties, this band is inspired by the music of the wacky movies "Black Cat White Cat,"" Time of the Gypsies" and "Buba Mara". Throw in some Yiddish Klezmer and Gypsy pieces and we produce a party of a life time. The instruments include tuba, sax, accordion, drums, jazz guitar and vocalist Caely-Jo Levy.

Past events & performances

1. Themed birthday party, Prince Albert February (2026) 2. Wedding, Plettenberg Bay (2025) 3. Jewish wedding, Cape Town (2025)

R 10 000 – R 30 000

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Featured / Headline set

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Full headline performance with full audience attention

Festival / outdoor stage

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High-energy set suited to festival or open-air events

Wedding ceremony & reception

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Covers ceremony music through to reception entertainment

Cocktail hour set

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Live performance during drinks reception or pre-dinner socialising

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Common questions

Common questions about Playing with Fire Balkan Gypsy Klezmer Band

What type of events does Playing with Fire Balkan Gypsy Klezmer Band perform at?
Playing with Fire performs at weddings, corporate events, festivals and public events, among other occasions. They bring the energy of Cape Town's legendary Balkanology parties to any celebration.
What does a performance by Playing with Fire Balkan Gypsy Klezmer Band include?
Performances feature live tuba, sax, accordion, drums, jazz guitar and vocals from Caely-Jo Levy, delivering a mix of Balkan Gypsy music, Yiddish Klezmer pieces and wacky Eastern-European dance numbers inspired by classic Eastern European cinema.
Where is Playing with Fire Balkan Gypsy Klezmer Band based?
Based in Cape Town, where they are founders of the city's popular Balkanology party series.
How do I book Playing with Fire Balkan Gypsy Klezmer Band?
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