Ushti Baba

Alternative Stage

A beatbox-led rhythmic collision of Balkan and Celtic influences infused with contemporary beats, Ushti Baba deliver traditional and original travelling songs with exuberance and panache.

Accordion, guitar, darbouka and banjo create a super-heavy rhythm section; fiddle and trumpet soar overhead while double bass and cello flesh out the low-end. The band’s infectious spirit and passion for the stories behind the songs has gained them fans nationwide. With intensive stage energy and intricate arrangements, Ushti Baba has consistently proven to get audiences up and dancing with their unique brand of “Gypsy Jungle Turbo Footstep