EVENTS 39 Pop
Tabu Feb 10, 8pm, Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, EUR 17–20 Tabu is one of the more established names on the Slovene pop/rock scene. They became famous for the specific voice of their female singer, but a few years ago they switched to a female singer with a more straightforward approach to singing, but still retained their sense of melody. This show will allow you to hear their latest album 42 in its entirety.
Ethnic music
Klape v Tivoiju Feb 13, 8pm, Hala Tivoli sports hall, Ljubljana, EUR 35 After last year’s sold-out concert Klape v Tivoliju ‘09 we will again see the return of the best Dalmatian ethnic vocal groups (also called klapa). Nine of the best Dalmatian groups will perform folk and authorial compositions. They will also be accompanied by guitars and mandolins. The wonderful singers will make us think of the seaside and will create a Dalmatian atmosphere. Performing as special guest will be two legendary Croatian singers Meri Cetinić and Tedi Spalato.
Pop/rock
Dan D Feb 13, 8pm, Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana, EUR 16–28 In the last years, Dan D have become one of the most popular Slovene bands. Their easy and light mixture of pop and rock has won many fans, especially with concerts like the one in Križanke, where they performed with a symphonic orchestra. This concert in Cankarjev dom will be performed to accompany the reissue of the group’s first two albums Igra and Ko hodiš nad oblaki.
pesmi že napisane, where she does cover versions of some of the most famous songs, most of them Slovene. Her voice and romantic songs are ideal for this Valentine’s Day concert.
Alternative rock
Let 3 Feb 16, 9pm, Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, EUR 10–12
Feb 16, 8pm, Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana, EUR 11–14
Saša Kos: Concrete Feb 15 – Mar 14, Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana, no admission
Flamenco
Paco de Lucia, Feb 15, 8pm, Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana, EUR 50–60
Experimental
Robert Jukič Radio
Photography
Saša Kos belongs to the youngest generation of Fotoklub Maribor members who are faithful to the classical B&W technique. Kos’ initial documentary works have developed towards increasingly more abstract, minimalist photographs, favouring a distinct graphic, fine art expression. His photo series on concrete received the Primavera accolade from the Fine Artists’ Society Maribor (DLUM). This exhibition will be done in association with the Stolp Photo Gallery, Maribor.
supporting acts will be the Slovene band Carnaval and another new wave band from Rijeka Larve.
Let 3 is one of the best bands to come out of the Rijeka new wave movement. Their entire career has been marked by scandal, with sexually-explicit lyrics and political and religious criticism. Let 3is still considered one of the most controversial bands from Croatia. They like to provoke responses by attacking religion, politicians and anything else they can think of. Nothing is sacred when these guys are concerned. For the show in Kino Šiška they promise a spectacle, both visual and musical. Whatever they do, it will surely not go unnoticed by anyone. The
Robert Jukič is a Slovene composer and bassist, who is always interested in doing new things and combining them with the old. This time he will present Sanje, his latest project, where he again combines many musical styles. His band includes: Daniel Noesig – trumpet, effects; Tonč Feinig – organ, piano, accordion; Vanja Kevrešan – guitar; Wolfi Rainer – drums, effects; Robert Jukič – bass, effects and featuring Miles Griffith on vocals
Folk
Katalena Feb 19, 10pm, Štuk, Maribor, EUR 10–13 Katalena is considered one of the best Slovene bands. Their mixture of folk and some more modern approaches in unique, as is the
Paco de Lucia is the king of flamenco and one of the greatest virtuosos of the classical guitar. He was born in 1947 as Francisco Sánchez Gómez, in the province of Cádiz, Spain. His stage name is derived from the name of his mother Lucia. He has won several awards for his playing and he has always been trying to play in his own style. He has always been interested in other musical genres besides flamenco and this culminated with the albums Castro Marin (1979), Passion Grace and Fire (1982) and Friday Night in San Francisco (1981), where he collaborated with such great jazz musicians as pianist Chick Corea and guitarists John McLaughlin and Al Di Meola. De Lucia has also composed music for films, but flamenco remains his greatest passion.
Pop
Alenka Godec Feb 14, 8pm, Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana, EUR 16–28 Alenka Godec recently released an album entitled So najlepše February 2010