“Balkan” by the Polish quartet Cycle of Culture blends traditional Balkan melodies with prog-jazz, creating an energetic track full of rhythmic shifts and dynamic sounds. This piece showcases the band’s vibrant approach to Eastern European music, merging cultural richness with creative improvisation. “Balkan” reflects the quartet’s fascination with Balkan culture, combining tradition with avant-garde elements.

Cycle of Culture is an experimental prog-jazz quartet from Kraków, founded in 2022 by guitarist Bartłomiej “Żerca” Dziadosz and organist Bartosz Odziomek. Their music deconstructs jazz with diverse influences, creating innovative yet rooted soundscapes, celebrating cyclicality and drawing from world cultures.

You can find more info about the band HERE