International folk dance musician: piano, clarinet, gajda, kaval

Member of: The Berance Band, Bjelalitsa Chorus, Cambridge Folk Orchestra, Divi Zheni Accompanists, G.B.L.C.P.P.S., G.B.L.C.P.P.S. Plus, Goats & Roses, Goats Just Wanna Have Fun, Henry Goldberg & Friends, International Music Club, Izgori, Joanie's Cronies, Krasivi Perli, Mandala Folk Dance Ensemble, NEFFArious Goats, NEFFArious Goats , New England Romanian Orchestra, No Borders Beranche Band, Patrick Yacono & Friends, Pinewoods Band, Pinewoods Band (on CD), Tatiana Sarbinska & Friends, Shining Moon, Tamburitza Troubadours, Whatever Floats Your Goat, Zdravets, Zornitsa, Zwiefacheritis
Contact:
ERASETHISpatrick_yacono AT hms DOT harvard DOT edu
Scheduled to appear at NEFFA 2026:
Balkan Dances to Beautiful Balkan VoicesTS Saturday April 25, 10:00am to 10:50am, Ballroom AB [Show on Grid]
Lovely dances done to exquisite Balkan music (much of which is a Capella) which just takes your breath away.
Introduction to International DanceDB Saturday April 25, 11:00am to 11:50am, Marlborough [Show on Grid]
Learn the basics of Balkan and other international folk dance styles. Enjoy efficient, cheerful teaching and fabulous live music!
Wonderful One-Figure Balkan DancesTB Saturday April 25, 12:00noon to 12:50pm, Marlborough [Show on Grid]
Come learn some wonderful Balkan dances done to fabulous live music! These will be village-style dances—repetitive, so you can get in a groove, but not boring. Some of them have tricky rhythms and patterns, but they should be fairly accessible, even to novice dancers.
Bulgarian Village DancesNS Saturday April 25, 1:00pm to 2:20pm, Ballroom CDE [Show on Grid]
Divi Zheni is a vibrant women's ensemble and Zornitsa is a spirited men's ensemble, both based in Boston, Massachusetts. Directed by the talented Bulgarian vocalist Tatiana Sarbinska, we bring the rich traditions of Bulgarian and Balkan folk music to life. Experience the magic of Bulgarian singing, Balkan rhythms, and more.
Old Time Couple DancingDB Saturday April 25, 3:00pm to 3:50pm, Ballroom AB [Show on Grid]
These dances are easy to learn, and fun to dance. Some examples are The Teton Mountain Stomp, St. Bernard's Waltz, and the ever popular Salty Dog Rag. No need to bring a partner.
Dance by Moonlight!NS Saturday April 25, 8:00pm to 8:50pm, Ballroom AB [Show on Grid]
Dance to some of our favorite tunes, from the Balkans and beyond.
International Dance FavoritesNX Saturday April 25, 9:30pm to 10:20pm, Ballroom CDE [Show on Grid]
Balkan and International line dances for all.
Intro to Balkan DancingTB Sunday April 26, 12:00noon to 12:50pm, Marlborough [Show on Grid]
Intro to Balkan Dancing featuring live music with the NEFFArious Goats. Dance to Balkan rhythms showcasing the magnificent Gajda (Macedonian bagpipe).
Roaring Russian Dances RegaledTX Sunday April 26, 1:00pm to 1:50pm, Ballroom CDE [Show on Grid]
Enjoy exciting and challenging dances of Russia. Each dance is accompanied by the beautiful and thrilling (live!) choral music from the region. Music provided by the Bjelalitsa Chorus, directed by Julia Poirier.

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