BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH

On the 6t of June, Bled will breathe and move in Oriental rhythms. More than 30 dancers, two musicians and  Arabic cuisine will present the flavours of Orient in Festivalna dvorana Bled. The performance Between heaven and Earth/Med nebom in zemljo is a new project of dancers and choreographers Alja Shaar and Ines Kočar. Together with their ​​students they will present year-round work and a variety of dance styles - from traditional Oriental, to the dances of the Balkans and modern dances. Two musical virtuosos Marko Korošec (lute) and Andrej Hrvatin (percussions) will join the dancers on stage. In order to satisfy all the senses, visitors will be able to taste some typical Arabic delicacies that will be prepared by Falafel, famous for its delicious Middle East specialities. Tickets for the show are available at the TIC Bled and Vidičeva hiša Radovljica. The price is 5€. The second edition of the show follows on the 27th of June 2013, in Španski borci, Ljubljana. 

GJ REPORT: FAKE ORCHESTRA

Fake Orchestra visited KUD France Prešeren in January to record it's new album. It was one of those concerts I was really looking forward to hear, becouse the band has never left me cold. And I was right - it was one hell of a party! The group had performed in slightly changed cast, but still kicking ass. A strong brass section with Ana Šimenc (alto saxophone), Primož Fleischman (tenor and soprano saxophone), Igor Matkovič (trumpet) joined Igor Leonardi (guitar), Ana Vipotnik (vocals), Enos Kugler (drums) and Nino de Gleria (bass). Fake Orchestra really make Slovenian folk songs sound so cheerful, fresh and rocking! They can mix funk, rock, jazz, soul and even afrobeat and make it sound very natural. You have to be a real virtuoso to pull it off. We traveled through the songs of Bela Krajina, Rezija, Štajerska, Prekmurje and back while dancing and having an immense amount of fun.                                                  

                                                                                    Miha Šalej

Photo: Tjasulja & Radovan Beta

FAKE ORCHESTRA

There is no better way to break the January boredom than with good music. And this is just what we are offering. Legendary Slovene group Fake Orchestra is going to perform live in KUD France Prešeren on the 18th of January. The group will also record it's new album at the very same concert. "This music can't be played good enough in the studio without audience, so we'll do it live," say the head of the band  Igor Leonardi. The new material has been cooking for a year, been tested on a live audience since summer and is finally ready to be put on a CD. What to expect? The band with new brass section is  true to it's style. The guys took some of the beautiful Slovene traditional songs, added a bit of jazz, afrobeat, funk, soul, and their own musical flashes and composed a set of irrecognizable, easy to listen and great to dance to songs. Wanna hear what the new album will sound like at first hand? No problem! Just get yourself a ticket and enjoy!

Friday, 18. 1. 2013 KUD France Prešeren 21:00, entrance: 5€

SPACE TRACTOR IS COMING TO TOWN

It was the year 2002 when a music workshop took place at Belgrade radio SKC. Shonegrad O’Connor, Andy Pavlov, Sobot Sushi and Miša Biftek mixed all possible music genres, residues, scraps and other musical notation that would otherwise end up in the trash. Then they electrified and paraphrased it and mixed a bit more, till a new form of music therapy, which is very effective against musical boredom, was born. Not only therapy, the prowd parents gave birth to a new musical direction, which goes by the name of the trash-hop. Duboka Ilegala combines guitar, bass, vocals and keyboard with samples. The songs are first composed and programmed, then reinterpreted, then further recorded... In short, spoiled. The apostles of trash-hop went their own ways for a couple of years, and the project was on hold. But since nobody can spoil the music with the same quality they can, they came back! Not only they are alive and kicking, they even recorded an album called Plitka magistrala. Slovene audience will have a unique opportunity to see Duboka ilegala live on TrnFest. So be sure to check them out, before they ride their space tractor back to the profound depths of illegality.

   

 Tuesday, 21. 8. TRNFEST 22:30

GIPSY JUNGLE @ TRNFEST

Ethnic rhytms will eco from TrnFest tonight. Katalena will be performing with it's original approach to the Slovene ethnic music in a rock disguise. We have no doubt the audience will get infected with the band's energy. But that's not all folks. The party continues in a purely Gipsy Jungle manner, with DJ Tito and DJ Cocodub taking you on a train with final destination Indija Koromandija and the music selection from all around the globe with a stress on the Balkan sounds. What can you do, but dance? Sound cool, right? What if we tell you, that's not it? The party continues tomorrow, when Duboka Ilegala, our Serbian brother from another mother crew will take you on a trip with it's space tractor. Details to follow soon, very soon...

 

Monday, 20. 8. TRNFEST 20:30

BOSNIAN HIP HOP

Trnfest is in full swing and as always bringing some sounds from the Balkan area. Today your ears will be attacked by two Bosnian hip-hop artists MC Vecco and MC Sjena. Vedran Sarajlić aka Mc Vecco and Edin Alukić aka Sjena come from the Northwest territories of Bosnia and Herzegovina, from Krajina. Mc Vecco is one of the pioneers of hip hop in this area. With its unique movement and technique he is one of the most respected and well-known hip hop artists in the entire Bosnia and Herzegovina. One of the youngest, but also one of the most talented hip hop artist Mc Sjena will appear at his side. The dynamic duo says: "The war in Bosnia has inspired us that we are soldiers. Brave, proud and strong!"

 

Saturday, 18. 8. TRNFEST 20:30

SOUNDS OF SLONOVSKI BAL

Beautiful city of Istanbul is always a real delight. Not only becouse of the sights, but also becouse of the sounds. It's a must visit for all the world music fans, with interesting street musicians at every corner, clubs like Araf and Haymatlos, and great concerts all over this city which connects the East and the West. On the last visit Gipsy Jungle encountered a really nice band called Slonovski Bal on various occasions. Paris is the current home of the band and it's members, which come from all around, mainly from the Balkan area. Their Eastern European based sound with jazzy & groovy elements is very energetic and fun. Check out the video to get a real taste of it!

1002nd NIGHT

Judgment Day is coming! Zombies, monsters and demons are flocking to Prlekija, to witness the end of the world at the Doomsday Walk. So, if we to hell, let's go down with style! With a feast for the eyes, ears and other senses. Two bellydancers will cut straight into the heart of the Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival. They will be dancing their dance, which increases even dead man's pulse accompanied by music selection of DJ Cocodub. Let yourself be seduced into Doomsday...

 

Tuesday, 17. 7. BAR KLUB, LJUTOMER 23:00

GUČA NA KRASU

July is traditionally the time for Guča na Krasu festival, a mini copy of the famous Serbian original. This year it will take place between 13th and 17th of July and offer a wide selection of Balkan and Gipsy music. The headliner of this year's edition is Gogol Bordello. Gipsy punk immigrant rockers will perform on the oppening night on Friday. Legendary Marko and Boban Marković will appear on Saturday and on Sunday Gipsy queen Esma Redžepova will enchant us with her voice. Elvis Bajramović Brass Band is the official warm up band of the festival and Bojan Ristić Brass Band will also perform. Stoner and Cocodub will take care of the most tireless with DJ sets in the late hours. And last but not least: Saturday and Sunday events are free of charge!

FRIDAY - 13/07/2012
Main stage: GOGOL BORDELLO (USA)
Unplugged: ORKESTAR ELVISA BAJRAMOVIĆA (SRB)
Dj stage: BALKAN BEAT-I
ENTRANCE: 20/24,45 €

SATURDAY - 14/07/2012
Main stage: BOBAN & MARKO MARKOVIĆ ORKESTAR (SRB)
Unplugged: NEMA PROBLEMA (ITA), ORKESTAR ELVISA BAJRAMOVIĆA (SRB)
Dj stage: DJ STONER
FREE ENTRANCE!!!

SUNDAY: 15/07/2012
Main stage: ESMA REDŽEPOVA (MAK)
Unplugged: ORKESTAR BOJANA RISTIĆA (SRB), ORKESTAR ELVISA BAJRAMOVIĆA(SRB)
Dj stage: DJ STONER & COCODUB
FREE ENTRANCE!!!