From humble beginnings in the small Macedonian city of Strumica to conquering stages across the globe, the Džambo Aguševi Orchestra has risen to the very top of the international music scene. Džambo Agušev also known by the nickname “the funky tiger” is the most widely celebrated Macedonian musician and since the late Esma Redžepova but he’s not about to rest on his laurels. Instead, the 32 years old trumpet player and band leader is aiming at developing the reputation he and his band hold as musicians par excellence! Appereance at Womex 2014 in Spain gained the reputation and invitations for festivals and clubs throughout Europe. Looking back to 2019 – it was marked with 3 weeks long tour in USA and Colombia, smashing gig at Roskilde festival and 2 performances at Fira Mediterrania (Manresa). They have collaborated with artists like Dubioza Kolektiv, Husnu Senlendirici, Fanfare Ciocarlia, Mamak Khadem, Suzan Kardes, Jovan Pavlović, Peter Ralchev… Džambo composed and Orchestra performed music for great Korean-American movie Okja (2017). Džambo knew he was thus ready to step up and enter the ring against the heavyweight Balkan brass bands in Serbia’s famous “Dragačevski Sabor” in Guča (also known as “Golden Trumpet competition”). And in summer 2011, the Džambo Aguševi Orchestra received the first prize and wrote his name in the history of this famous event.