Baklava Express

Josh Kaye leads Baklava Express, a New York City-based musical ensemble that fuses cross-cultural sounds. The group draws inspiration from Mizrahi and Sephardi folk traditions alongside broader Mediterranean musical heritage. Their diverse members create music that is both unique and unbound by genre. They have performed at the Brooklyn International Music Festival, Greek Jewish Festival, and Nyack Jazz Festival, with their work featured in the animated film Ariel by Conor Mcfinn. The band released Dvka in 2023 and are preparing Sababa for release in early 2026.