Miron Rafajlović

Miron Rafajlović – trumpet Daniel García Diego – piano Reinier Elizarde ‘El Negrón’ – double bass Shayan Fathi – drums (40 min) Miron Rafajlović web Miron Rafajlović FB frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture” allowfullscreen>  

Braća Teofilović

Ratko Teofilović – vocal Radiša Teofilović – vocal (30 min) Braća Teofilović FB Braća Teofilović web frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture” allowfullscreen>

Zanin Berbić & Adis Sirbubalo

Zanin Berbić – vocal, saz, violin Adis Sirbubalo – accordion The final concert of this year’s edition of the Jazz Fest Sarajevo and the Sevdah from a Distance program. From one moment to the other, this exciting duo sounds like an orchestra or plays in a perfect unison. The premiere recorded in the Sarajevo War … Continued

Mark Eliyahu

Mark Eliyahu – kamancheh, baglama, vocal Haim Weiss – el. piano Born in Dagestan, in the Caucasus Mountains, Eliyahu has gained an international reputation with fascinating and exciting compositions, creating his expression based on the fusion of traditional instrument sound in a contemporary context, as well as charismatic performances that delight audiences around the world. … Continued

Adis Sirbubalo

Adis Sirbubalo – piano Adis Sirbubalo’s concert is a part of the Sevdah from a Distance festival program. The premiere of his repertoire of traditional and his own compositions. The premiere can be viewed free of charge on our Facebook page and YouTube channel, at the link below. The premiere will be broadcasted on Face … Continued

Nils Wogram & Dejan Terzić

Nils Wogram – trombone Dejan Terzić – drums The world premiere of a duo of multi-award winning musicians who have collaborated in various ensembles. This is their first joint performance at the Jazz Fest Sarajevo, where they both performed for the first time in 2003 – Wogram with the Root 70 band and Terzić with … Continued

Amir ElSaffar

Amir ElSaffar – vocal, trumpet, santur, modular synthesizer In his music, the American multi-instrumentalist, composer and improviser originally from Iraq explores the connections between Arab traditional music and jazz idioms and improvisation. The Chicago Tribune considers him one of the most promising voices on the music scene, and Voice Magazine describes his performances as an … Continued

Mary Halvorson & Miles Okazaki

Mary Halvorson – guitar Miles Okazaki – guitar A world premiere of a duo of top New York guitarists and improvisers. Last year, Miles Okazaki introduced himself to the Jazz Fest audience with his solo project, Work – Music of Thelonious Monk, and as a member of the Mary Halvorson Quartet. In addition to her … Continued

Tijana Vignjević & Belma Alić

Tijana Vignjević – vocal Belma Alić – cello Music that connects a traditional repertoire and classical music. Sevdalinka in modern arrangements. The concert is a part of the Sevdah from a Distance festival program. The premiere recorded in the Sarajevo War Childhood Museum can be viewed free of charge on our Facebook page and YouTube … Continued

Kayhan Kalhor

Kayhan Kalhor – kamancheh The Iranian virtuoso and composer popularized Persian music in the West. He had been a Grammy award nominee several times and won the award three years ago for best world music album, together with the Silkroad Ensemble as its member and composer. The premiere recorded in the Bimhuis in Amsterdam will … Continued

Lakiko

Music – an impression of her musical biography – influences of Bosnian music blend with classical music, breathy pop vocals with contemporary spoken word, driving beats next to nearly endless glissandi-loops, and in between again and again the haunting sound of a cello. Fresh, authentic, different. NOMAD Lana Kostić – cello, vocal, electronics Lakiko website … Continued

Dwiki Dharmawan World Peace Band

Dwiki Dharmawan – keyboards Boris Savoldelli – vocal, electronics Kamal Musallam – oud, guitar Asaf Sirkis – drums, percussions Thrilling and energetic… All About Jazz Dwiki Dharmawan bandcamp

Club concert, for kids and parents

Benin Mujkić – trumpet Mirza Sijerčić – tenor saxophone Ali Ljuštaku – guitar Concert for youngest Jazz Fest’s audience. Juice and chocolate are free.

Quarter to Africa

The music of the energetic six is a playful and exciting fusion of maqam and African rhythms with elements of jazz and funk. The Middle East in embrace with Africa. The ensemble is equally successful, regardless if it performs in front of thousands or in front of hundreds. After the concert on the main stage … Continued

Jessica Lauren Naga Five feat. Tamar Osborn

Jessica Lauren is an important name in the British scene and her most well-kept secret! The rare performances at European festivals are usually the most pleasant surprise of every programme. Together with her band, she presents a recent album, with special guest Tamar Osborn. Hypnotic grooves. UK Vibe Tamar Osborn – woodwinds Jessica Lauren – … Continued

Joëlle Léandre

Joëlle’s music is extremely powerful and extremely difficult to describe, being by its very nature beyond definition. F. Martinelli Her solo concerts sound like a combination of music, poetry and theatre, but the thing that fascinates is the ease with which she performs bravuras which leave us in disbelief and which make us hold our … Continued

Shake Stew

One of the most exciting new European bands comes from Austria. The septet is comprised of musicians from the new generation of the Austrian jazz scene which have already been established as new stars. This could already be the album of the year! Jazzthetik Magazine Lukas Kranzelbinder – bass Clemens Salesny – alto saxophone Johannes … Continued

Brian Marsella Trio

The world premiere of the album Intersection of Dissections with compositions from Brian Marsella, a pianistic star, virtuoso, band leader and composer. Marsella has dozens of albums and will be performing in Sarajevo with his super trio, with whom he has recorded three albums in the last three years. Their set at the Vanguard, knocked … Continued

Miles Okazaki WORK: Music of Thelonious Monk

This modern American guitarist presented a musical undertaking of epic proportions – a complete repertoire of one of the greatest composers recorded for the solo guitar on a total of six CDs. In the sea of projects devoted to Monk, WORK stands out because of, not only the critical claim, but also the fact that … Continued

Lucia Cadotsch ‘Speak Low’

“Remember the name Lucia Cadotsch – you’re going to be hearing a lot of it”, a journalist from The Guardian wrote about the singer of the new era of jazz and her album which has received many awards and in a surprisingly seductive and new way brings the spirit of European music into American standards. … Continued