Band, RO, Bucharest
World and Folk
Mahala Rai Banda is a gypsy band based in Bucharest (Romania). It was formed by violinist and composer Aurel Ionita, who originally comes from a family of Lăutari from the village of Clejani. He is related to several members of Taraf de Haïdouks.Their music is positioned right at the crossroads between traditional popular music and club-oriented, so called Balkan Beats. This rich blend of sophisticated arrangements, traditional elements and modern outlook puts them in a unique position among all the current bands.
![]() | Aurel Ionita vn, voc RO |
![]() | Florentina Sandu voc RO |
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Balkan Reggae | Mahala Raï Banda | 2013 | Album |
Lacrimă De Jar | Monica Anghel & Mahala Raï Banda | 2010 | Album |
Ghetto Blasters | Mahala Raï Banda | 2009 | Album |
Mahalageasca | Mahala Raï Banda | 2007 | Single |
Gypsy Beats And Balkan Bangers (Remix EP) | Mahala Raï Banda / Shantel | 2006 | Album |
Mahala Raï Banda | Mahala Raï Banda | 2004 | Album |
Mahala Raï Banda | Mahala Raï Banda | 2004 | Album |
Iest Sexy | Shantel Vs Mahala Raï Banda | 2004 | Album |