{"id":610,"date":"2015-03-21T02:26:31","date_gmt":"2015-03-21T02:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jkc.rs\/ethnofusionfest\/?p=610"},"modified":"2024-03-21T02:30:29","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T02:30:29","slug":"ethno-fusion-fest-2015-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jkc.rs\/ethnofusionfest\/en\/previous-festivals\/ethno-fusion-fest-2015-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethno Fusion Fest 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pre\u00dfburger Klezmer Band<\/h2>\n

Klezemer<\/p>\n

The Pre\u00dfburger Klezmer Band is a unique band that serves up an energetic musical cocktail: a charming mix of Jewish, Balkan, and Oriental music, complemented by Slovak and Gipsy folk elements \u2013 all combined with a unique essence of contemporary styles, including jazz, rock, reggae and Latino. The Pre\u00dfburger Klezmer Band is a well-established part of the European World music scene. The band’s repertoire offers a captivating interpretation of unique and well-known songs \u2014 usually sung in Yiddish, but also in Slovak, English and Balkan languages \u2014 expressing enthralling emotion and a “music-to-dance to” quality. To date, the Pre\u00dfburger Klezmer Band has released five albums and participated in several films, theatre, and other projects. The concert will be held in connection with the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.<\/p>\n

Ivana Ecetov\u00e1 \u2013 lead vocals; Sne\u017eana Jovi\u0107-Werner, accordion, vocals; Andrej Werner \u2013 violin; Miro Lago \u2013 clarinet; Samo Alexander – double bass, lead vocals; Val\u00e9r Miko, piano; Jan Ori\u0161ko – drums, percussion.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ inverted_device_order=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”634286″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”123316″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”415061″]<\/p>\n

Karavan Sarai<\/h2>\n

Impro sesi\u00f3n<\/p>\n

Karavan Sarai, or traveler’s inns, were rest places along the road from Morocco to India and China. They were crossroads where travelers, storytellers, philosophers, mystics, musicians, and merchants came together as ambassadors of various cultures. Within the sanctuary of these places for rest, they exchanged not only goods but also ideas, spreading knowledge and contributing to better understanding and acceptance of diversity.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”623243″][vc_single_image media=”129″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” css_animation=”zoom-in” uncode_shortcode_id=”109594″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”182970″][vc_single_image media=”136″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” css_animation=”zoom-in” uncode_shortcode_id=”846665″][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”137390″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”787779″]<\/p>\n

Duet, vocal and oud<\/h2>\n

Duet, comprising Jelena (Gligorijevic) Jovanovic and Nenad Vjestica Khan, performs traditional songs of Macedonia, southern Serbia, Turkey, and Greece. Both are experienced performers, blending the Balkan sensibility in song and the tradition of eastern instrumental music, in a unique artistic expression resulting from a careful study of the meaning and character of songs, enriched by ethos of specific musical maqams.<\/p>\n

Jelena (Gligorijevic) Jovanovic is an ethnomusicologist, performer of traditional songs and Professor of solo singing. Nenad Vjestica Khan is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer. He studied Indian classical music under Ustad M. Alam Khan, in Lahore, Pakistan.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ inverted_device_order=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”184209″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”779287″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”452769″]<\/p>\n

Branimir Sto\u0161i\u0107, Biljana Petkovi\u0107 & Ved Trio<\/h2>\n

Traditional Songs from Vranje<\/p>\n

Quiet, nostalgic, full of longing, music from Vranje is primarily emotional, filled with “sevdah” and “merak.” Branimir Sto\u0161i\u0107 is one of best interpreters of songs from Vranje. “I am continuing the tradition of my ancestors. I cannot let them down in one thing, in the feeling of uniqueness of the songs from Vranje, songs that generations lived, experienced, and lived through. ” For this occasion, Branimir Sto\u0161i\u0107 will be accompanied by Ved, the musical group that plays traditional instruments and native Balkan music.<\/p>\n

Vocals – Branimir Sto\u0161i\u0107 Kace; Vocalc – Biljana Petkovi\u0107; Kaval \/ clarinet – Milos Nikolic; Zarb, frame drum – Goran Arsi\u0107; Oud – Nenad Vje\u0161tica Khan[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”947889″][vc_single_image media=”137″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” css_animation=”zoom-in” uncode_shortcode_id=”829585″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”139511″][vc_single_image media=”132″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” css_animation=”zoom-in” uncode_shortcode_id=”210597″][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”118538″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”163477″]<\/p>\n

Shira u\u2019tfila<\/h2>\n

Sephardic music of the Balkans and North Africa<\/p>\n

Shira u’tfila is a multi-ethnic, multi-confessional ensemble that draws its inspiration from the diversity and richness of Judeo-Spanish, Ottoman-Turkish, Arabic and Balkan musical traditions. Shira u’tfila was founded in the year 2000 by its vocalist and oud player Stefan Sabli\u0107, with the aim of preserving and promoting the Sephardic musical heritage of the Balkans, Mediterranean and North Africa. The band has released seven CDs, toured in a dozen countries, and collaborated on various research and production projects involving Sephardic music from the Balkans, the Mediterranean basin, and the Middle East. Shira u’tfila passionately blends its knowledge of classical traditions and dedication to their preservation with a flair for improvisation and fusion. Its distinct sound brings a modern twist to a historical legacy.<\/p>\n

Stefan Sabli\u0107 – vokal, ud; Ivana Mun\u0111a \u2013 vokal; Elad Gabbay \u2013 kanun; Filip Krumes \u2013 violina; Sinan A\u0107ifovi\u0107 \u2013 klarinet; Sr\u0111an \u0110or\u0111evi\u0107 \u2013 kontrabas; Akash Bhatt – darabuka, bendir, cajon[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As in previous years the festival is taking place in the beautiful garden courtyard of the Belgrade Synagogue right in the heart of the city center. Musicians of various nationalities, cultures and backgrounds who are all equally devoted, passionate, and particularly true to the authenticity of their art will be participating. They recognize each other’s talents and styles while at the same time making precious contacts and exchanging experiences. This all contributes towards creating an atmosphere of tolerance and love. We, the creators of this festival, are sure that we are on the right path and are proud of the success of this event as well as of the audience that we gathered since we began the festival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":135,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-610","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-previous-festivals"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jkc.rs\/ethnofusionfest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/610","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jkc.rs\/ethnofusionfest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jkc.rs\/ethnofusionfest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jkc.rs\/ethnofusionfest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jkc.rs\/ethnofusionfest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=610"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/jkc.rs\/ethnofusionfest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/610\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":613,"href":"https:\/\/jkc.rs\/ethnofusionfest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/610\/revisions\/613"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jkc.rs\/ethnofusionfest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/135"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jkc.rs\/ethnofusionfest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jkc.rs\/ethnofusionfest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=610"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jkc.rs\/ethnofusionfest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}