Balkan Beat Box

Balkan Beat Box
Background information
OriginNew York City, United States; Tel Aviv, Israel
GenresGypsy punk, electronica, funk, reggae, world music
Years active2003–present
LabelsCrammed Discs, Nat Geo Music, JDub Records
MembersOri Kaplan
Tamir Muskat
Tomer Yosef
Websitewww.balkanbeatbox.com

Balkan Beat Box (BBB) is an Israeli musical group. Founded by Tamir Muskat and Ori Kaplan in 2003, BBB was later joined by Tomer Yosef who became a core member. The group plays Mediterranean-influenced music that incorporates Jewish, Southeastern Europe (mainly Balkan) and Middle Eastern traditions, Gypsy punk, reggae and electronica. As a musical unit they often collaborate with a host of other musicians both in the studio as well as live.