PLATINA MUZICALA: Loyko, "Brothers In Law"
In addition to the instrumental music, Loyko pays much attention to the vocal tradition of Russian Gypsies. Their repertoire ranges from both modern and old Gypsy songs, ballads and romances to new compositions. The combination of two fiddles and guitar, together with three-part vocals, gives their music great depth and flexibility.
Since its formation, Loyko have given over 2 thousand concerts 
all over the world. Loyko played and recorded with such musicians as Gidon Cremer, Andre Heller, Yehudi Menuhin, Stephane Grappelli, Ravi Shankar, Rony Wood, Calman Baloc, Mstislav Rostropovich, etc. on most prestigious stages of Europe and America – Albert and Queen Elizabeth Halls in London, Tchaikovsky Concert Hall in Moscow, Olympia in Paris, Opera House in Vienna, Stuttgart, Luxemburg, and Paris conservatories, etc.
They have appeared on various radio and TV shows all over Europe and were heard across Canada on CBC Radio Two in Roots & Wings world-roots music program. Loyko released 10 solo albums and the DVD album “Return of Gypsy Maestro”, which was recorded live on the stage of Tchaikovsky concert hall in Moscow.
