Ljova’s Cuban-tinged classic, “Bagel on the Malecón”, in a version for string quartet. Watch some video performances of this song below.

Here is the Enso String Quartet playing the string quartet arrangement of “Bagel on the Malecón”:

Live video of Ljova and the Kontraband performing “Bagel on the Malecón” at FLUX Studios in New York, with additional footage by Zac Nicholson, Sarah Gordon, Inna Barmash and Ljova, filmed in Havana, Cuba. Video edited by Chris Shimojima.

here is the version on Ljova and the Kontraband’s debut album, featuring pianist Uli Geissendoerfer:

and here’s the original “Bagel on the Malecón” with all violas from Ljova’s solo debut: