Hailed as a band with “galactic ambitions,” Blato Zlato is a powerhouse Balkan music collective that weaves the magic of traditional Eastern European folk music with contemporary textural majesty. The group captivates listeners with dark and haunting three-part vocal harmonies and thunderous odd-metered rhythms. As a part of the Balkan musical diaspora, Blato Zlato explores the immigrant experience and seeks to build meaningful cultural and musical bridges between Old World and New, with particular focus on Bulgarian folk songs and Bulgarian language-based compositions.

Based in New Orleans, LA, Blato Zlato has gained an international following after touring in both the U.S. and in Europe. The group has been featured several times on Bulgarian National Television and has appeared on Folk Radio UK, NYC Radio Live, and the Village Voice. In 2019, Blato Zlato released their sophomore album, In The Wake, which charted on the Transglobal World Music Chart’s Top 100 Albums. Other highlights include an array of diverse musical collaborations with artists including Nels Cline (Wilco), Binky Griptite (Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings), Leyla McCalla, and Carl LeBlanc (Sun Ra Arkestra).