Klezmagic is an eight-piece Amsterdam band founded in 2009 by Turkish-Dutch clarinettist Emirhan Tuğa, originally to bring traditional Balkan music to a new generation of musicians. Their sound weaves klezmer and Balkan traditions with original compositions, driven by brass, strings and propulsive rhythms. After their 2019 debut 'Makedamsko' they built a following across the Netherlands and Europe, playing venues such as Paradiso and Carré. Their second studio album 'Op Vrije Voeten' came out in March 2026.
Klezmagic released their second studio album 'Op Vrije Voeten' on March 13, 2026, a versatile record with influences from Eastern Europe, Turkey, Italy and the Netherlands.
The band celebrated the album release with a concert at Tolhuistuin Amsterdam, with support from Yan Lale.
Klezmagic performed at the first edition of the Amsterdam Klezmer Festival at the Bimhuis (September 18-21, 2025).
Klezmagic reached the final of the Zonneprijs 2024/2025, the talent competition of Indiestad, on June 5, 2025 in the Grote Zaal of Paradiso.
Paradiso published an interview with Klezmagic in April 2025 following their victory in the sixth preliminary round of the Zonneprijs.
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