Šta Ima!? Ništa! Festival YU_go MingRa mit Denis Omerović Trio & Vlado Grizelj Quartett

In the organizer's words:

December 10 from 8 p.m. 2024 - Šta Ima!? Ništa. Festival YU_go MingRa

Fat Cat, Kellerstraße 8a, 81667 Munich Carl Orff Saal.

Denis Omerovic Trio & Vlado Grizelj Quartet

Tickets for all events are available at www.eventbrite.com >> balkaNet Events

Two outstanding ensembles will perform on this evening:

1/ Denis Omerović Trio brings together influences from jazz, Balkan folk and world music. Their music is characterized by rhythmic diversity and virtuoso improvisation.

Denis Omerović - Guitar https://www.denis-omerovic.de/

Nataša Mirković - Vocals http://www.natasa-mirkovic.com/#about

Boško Jović - guitar https://www.boskojovic.com/boskojovi

The three exceptional musicians will - as far as we know - perform in this constellation for the first time, definitely a Munich premiere!

Here is a brief insight into their musical work to date:

Denis Omerović is a well-known guitarist who lives in Munich and Zurich. He is known for his virtuosity and has fused various musical styles with world music influences. In addition to his classical training, he has released successful CDs that showcase his musical range.

Nataša Mirković comes from Bosnia-Herzegovina and studied musicology in Sarajevo before studying classical singing, song and oratorio in Graz. She has lived in Vienna for many years and is a sought-after soloist at renowned opera houses such as the Graz Opera and the Vienna Volksoper. Her interests include classical song, baroque music and traditional folk music. She has gained international recognition through her performances at major festivals and her collaboration with Matthias Loibner for Franz Schubert's "Winterreise" on the hurdy-gurdy, which was awarded the Ö1 Pasticcio Prize.

Boško Jović is a guitarist who collaborates with a variety of artists from different musical genres, including Edin Karamazov and Stjepan Hauser (2Cellos). Known for his versatility, he has played in numerous countries around the world, from India to Europe and Norway.

2/ Vlado Grizelj Quartet combines influences from funk, soul and jazz with an earthy Balkan attitude. Both ensembles offer an intense musical experience that delves deep into the rich musical cultures of the region.

https://www.vladogrizelj.com/vlado-grizelj-quartett/

Munich guitarist Vlado Grizelj's new project is dedicated to his love of the funk and soul music of the 60s and 70s on the one hand, and his early rock and blues influences on the other. Combined with his jazzy playing style and his understanding of complex harmonies, the result is a unique blend. The pieces he composed for this quartet range from fast funk grooves to soulful soul ballads and also celebrate the sound of the Hammond organ and Rhodes piano, which are brilliantly staged by Matthias Bublath.
Christoph Holzhauser on drums and Boris Boskovic on electric bass provide the necessary drive.

"The result of artistic creativity is always the sum of what you have been given - talent and tradition - and what you creatively make of it through new inputs. The new album "Purple Sky" by guitarist and composer Vlado Grizelj is a perfect example of how the conscious handling of this ambivalence can result in a fascinating and captivating experience for the listener ... As virtuosic and concise as the greats, Grizelj tells exciting musical stories with the experience of over 20 years of professional experience, whose emotional power, moving dynamics and coolness cannot be ignored".

Oliver Hochkeppel (Süddeutsche Zeitung)

Matthias Bublath
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Šta Ima!? Ništa. Festival 2024

https://balkanet.de/sta-ima-festival/

For 26 years, the association balkaNet e.V. has stood for a lively representation and social platform for lovers of (Southeast) European music, culture and art in Munich. Since April 2021, we have been organizing the cultural-intellectual meeting every fourth Saturday of the month in the Glockenbachwerkstatt: the balkaNet Ming(R)a Lounge. This event brings together a diverse audience to celebrate the rich traditions and contemporary influences of the region. (More information at balkanet.de)

The Šta Ima! Festival was first launched in 2014 by the Munich City Library and the Munich Adult Education Center, curated by Balkanet e.V. board members Asmir Šabić and Iris Špringer. In 2024, the festival will be proudly revived to present a series of events exploring the cultural identity and history of Southeast Europe through literature, art and music.

A prominent program item of the Šta Ima! Ništa. Festival is the multimedia performance "YUDeJaVu", which will premiere at the Münchner Kammerspiele on November 7 and 8, 2024. In this performance, the audience is taken on a musical journey through the socio-cultural history of the former Yugoslavia. Central themes such as war, identity and migration take center stage. Interactive and immersive elements create a profound reflection on cultural identity in a fragmented world.

Another thematic focus of YUDeJaVu and the festival as a whole is the contrast between Yugoslavia as a utopia of modern art and the rise of right-wing extremism. These themes will be addressed in a variety of artistic ways, offering the audience a differentiated approach to historical and current issues.

The main venue will be the balkaNet Ming(R)a Lounge in the Glockenbachwerkstatt, supplemented by events in the Bellevue di Monaco, the Kammerspiele and the Fat Cat in the Gasteig.

Our aim is to promote artistic and socio-cultural exchange, not only within the Southeast European community, but throughout Munich. By curating a program that offers new perspectives and networking opportunities, we contribute to the diversity of the city and enrich Munich's cultural landscape.

The events from October to December 2024 are funded by the Cultural Department of the LHS Munich & "Hinter ins Land" (VPBy, Bavarian State Ministry of Art and Science)

Price information:

B.O.: 35€