WITH IMEP ALUMNI AUREL VIOLAS

Chai Masters’ music celebrates narrative imagination. The group’s compositions are inspired by one of the most influential literary movements of the 20th century: Magical Realism. Like a story that blurs the boundary between reality and fantasy, the repertoire is an interweaving of flamenco, film music and jazz. It’s a combination of complex rhythms and evocative melodies, enveloped by the lyricism of combined vocals and brass.

The Chai Masters’ music is a celebration of narrative imagination. Their original compositions are inspired by one of the most unique literary movements of the last century: Magic Realism. Like a story that blurs the line between reality and fantasy, the repertoire is a framework where flamenco, film soundtracks and jazz intermingle. Complex rhythms are combined with evocative melodies, and merged into the lyricism of the united horns and voice.