Baklava Express is a NYC based Cross-Cultural fusion project, led by award wining composer and oud player, Josh Kaye. The band performs original music, influenced by various traditions, from Ashkenazi and Mizrahi folk music, to the broader musical traditions of the Mediterranean. The eclectic influences and vast differences in the musical backgrounds of its members have created a group whose style is distinct, yet genre defiant.

The band has been featured at several festivals including the Brooklyn International Music Festival, the Greek Jewish Festival, the Nyack Jazz Festival, and their music can be heard on the soundtrack of the short, animated film Ariel by Conor Mcfinn. Baklava Express’ debut album, Dávka was released in 2023, and their newest album, Sababa was released April 2026 and is available now.

Josh Kaye – Oud/Composition
Daisy Castro – Violin
James Robbins – Bass
Jeremy Smith – Percussion