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| …and you thought Limpopo was simply a river in Africa… Limpopo is much more than rushin’ water. Limpopo is Russian entertainment extraordinaire and one of the greatest collections of talent to ever hit the Americas, regardless of heritage. Limpopo is a complete treat for the eyes, ears and hearts of any fan of real world music. The four artists who comprise Limpopo are: Igor Khramov on balalaika, vocals, trombone, sweetstick, guitar and percussion Yuri Fedorko on accordion (bayan), guitar, vocals, and amazing acrobatics Alex Kalinin percussion, vocals and dancing Leonid Chelyapov on keyboards, percussion and clarinet George Tonkelidi on drums, spoons and traditional Russian-percussion |
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| Limpopo has its origins in Moscow when Yuri Fedorko co-founded the band in 1986 with a few of his college cohorts. This group toured the former Soviet Union performing in some of its more famous theaters. At the peak of Limpopo’s fame there, Yuri emigrated to the United States with only two of the original cast at his heels. In 1991, Limpopo reformed in the States as a four-member folk and comedy troupe. They were very successful performing for audiences of all ages across Canada and the United States at music and comedy festivals, children’s festivals, clubs, and college campuses. In 1993, they competed on and won the Ed McMahon’s International Star Search band competition. In 1995, they showcased at The National Association for Campus Activities convention in Boston where over 150 colleges signed up to bring the band to their campuses! They were voted by readers of Campus Activities Today magazine as "Best Music Act for 1995". They were nominated for Group of the Year at the 1996 Kerrville Music Awards. They were featured in a long running national TV ad for KIT KAT candy bars which became a tongue-in-cheek anthem for them. L.A.’s number one watched news program, KTLA Morning News, featured a live interview and performance of Limpopo and the Los Angeles Music Center on Tour proudly touts Limpopo as one of their most popular and celebrated artists. Recently, Limpopo has recorded music for a motion pictures. Their music is part of "Armageddon", "Somewhere in the City" starring Sandra Bernhardt and " Delivered". Velvel Records has released the soundtrack for "Somewhere In The City".You'll be able to actually hear and see Limpopo in upcoming motion picture"Happy Face" with Ann Margaret and Henry Thomas, 1999. Limpopo has also written music for the Christmas Parade at the Universal Studios, 1998. Mark Mothersbaugh, of DEVO and one of today’s top television and film composers, frequents local Limpopo shows and enthusiastically signed up to be on Limpopo’s mile long mailing list. Even Ronald and Nancy Reagan have enjoyed Limpopo’s celebration in music during a private welcoming party for the Gorbachevs. The great Peter Ustinov loves Limpopo so much, he had them play at his own birthday party. Limpopo joined royalty when they entertained Julie Andrews and invited guests on her grand estate in Malibu. Jonathan Densmore, of the Doors, thought Limpopo so entertaining during one of their outdoor concerts, he slapped them a hefty check and was one of the first to join the ever-growing list of Limpopo fans everywhere. Limpopo’s show is a natural blend of rich, energetic Russian folk music, phenomenal original jazz and blues compositions, with some of the most breathtaking vocal arrangements ever heard. Limpopo’s mesmerizing, dynamic and outrageous dancing and magnificent costumes highlight each note and brighten every step. One can’t help but love the high energy and spirit-raising phenomena that is Limpopo. |
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