Martin Koenig

Martin Koenig was the co-founder of the Balkan Arts Center with Ethel Raim and is a well-known documentary photographer and dance ethnographer of Balkan dance.

Remembering George Caba: Banat Romanian Violinist

By Martin Koenig / February 18, 2010 June 21, 2018

It is with great sadness that we heard of the death of George Caba on February 17th, 2010. Our heartfelt condolences go out to George’s sons Craig and Patrick and to his sister Dorothy. We first met George when he came as a spectator to the Tribute to the Tamburashi program that Martin and Ethel …

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In Memoriam: Ilias Kementzides, 1926-2006

By Martin Koenig and testeditor / November 12, 2006 May 31, 2018

It is with great sadness that we bring you the news of the death of Ilias Kementzides. Ilias died in his home on November 11, 2006 at the age of 80, surrounded by his children, grandchildren and close friends. In these times of few heroes and role models, Ilias certainly was one of ours. He …

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