Faton Macula and Mira Konçi
Join us at DROM for an intimate night of acoustic guitar and voice by Faton Macula and Mira Konci, two artists who skillfully mix pop, jazz and world music.
Faton Macula
Faton Macula was born in Mitrovica, Kosovo. His first guitar was given to him by his father at the age of 8. His father was the main person that brought him into jazz. His parents after noticing his interest in the guitar, arranged for him in to study in a classical music school in Mitrovica with the teacher Petar Rakic. And while studying he also played with various rock bands from all over Kosovo.
He has had the opportunity to study and to play with great musicians like Harry Pepl, Wayne Brasel, Ewald Oberleitner, Stjepko Gut, Dusko Goikivic, Mark Murphy, Sheila Jordan, Jay Clayton and Bill Dobbins. Each one of these musicians helped him in his learning process of the necessary vocabulary of jazz guitar and music in its general aspects.
In the year 2000 he returned to Pristina, Kosovo, where he recorded and released his pop album Telat with the single by the same name who went on to become a #1 Hit.
On 2002. he was invited by his friend and mentor Mark Whitfield to New York City to continue to further expand his career. Together with Whitfield's help and Faton's hard work he had the opportunity to record and perform with Jazz and pop artists such as Fantasia, Marc Anthony, Shakira, Faith Hill, Missy Elliot, Carl Thomas, Gladys Knight, Mary J. Blige, James Genus, Gregory Hutchinson, Dave Kikoski, Donald Edwards, Mark Whitfield, Jim Pryor, Ravi Coltrane, Allan Harris and many more.
Faton continues to perform, record and teach guitar in New York City, and is about to release his third album titled IMAN, a mix of jazz, R&B and Neo-Soul, which features new upcoming artists such as Father Dude, Kofi Black, Ja'Shayla, Shanelle Gabrielle, Sadiya Rock and Fritz Jerey, as well as a duet with the great Mark Whitfield. Mira Konçi
Mira Konçi is a prominent Albanian singer and songwriter. Born in 1973, she has had a significant career in Albanian music, known for her vocal talent and contributions to the pop genre.
She gained considerable recognition throughout her career, often participating in and performing at various music festivals in Albania. More recently, Konçi has drawn attention for her decision to live in the United States, along with her children. Since then, she has continued to engage with music, including collaborations, and has maintained a public presence, often sharing her life in New York City with her fans.
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Yes, we do have an elevator for the main entrance. Please note there are 2 steps leading up to the elevated VIP area if you will be seated there.