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July Jones is a future superstar with an instantly distinctive look and a unique point of view. Her edgy electro-pop songs combine razor-sharp hooks with forward-thinking production choices and filter-free lyrics about relationships, queerness and mental health. In January 2023, she received the Music Moves Europe Awards (MME), which are awarded as part of the Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) festival and conference in Groeningen, the Netherlands.
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Jure Bajt is a guitarist, sound engineer, and music researcher, whose musical debut is a collection of original acoustic instrumentals played on classical guitar. His musical style is shaped by various string-picking techniques that stem from the tradition of acoustic country blues and folk. In addition to music production, Bajt also focuses on recording documentary field sound recordings, in which he explores and observes nature. Field sounds, such as animal calls, crackling fire, and the rustling of the sea, are an important part of the sonic atmosphere of his album, which takes the listener into intimate moments of the natural environment.
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A theatre actor and TV host by profession, classically-trained pianist Jure Ivanušič is one of Slovenia’s most distinguished chansonniers.
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An up-and-coming representative of the younger generation of singer-songwriters, Jure Lesar first achieved distinction as frontman of the Eskobars rock band and now pursues a solo career.
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Jure Počkaj is a renowned baritone, praised by international critics for his powerful voice, expressiveness, and charisma. He has performed in major roles such as Don Giovanni, Count Luna (Il Trovatore), Father Germont (La Traviata), Don Carlo (La Forza del Destino), and Sharpless (Madama Butterfly). He made his U.S. debut at UCLA and recorded an opera video in Hollywood. His performances stand out for their prestigious vocal color, exceptional legato, and compelling acting.
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Jure Pukl, one of Slovenia’s most creative young saxophonists, received the 2015 Prešeren Fund Award. He studied at the University of Vienna, Hague Conservatory, and Berklee College of Music with masters like Joe Lovano and George Garzone. Pukl has performed with jazz legends such as Dave Liebman, Esperanza Spalding, and Maceo Parker. His eight albums and projects like Doubtless and Broken Circles blend modern jazz, avant-garde, and free jazz. Pukl tours globally, earning rave reviews from Downbeat and The New York Times.
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Jure Rozman, Slovenian-born pianist, studied at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, where he graduated in 2001. He earned his Master’s and Doctorate at Louisiana State University (USA) under Constance Carroll and Michael Gurt. He has won numerous awards, including first prizes at the Slovenian National Piano Competition in 1995 and 2001, and second place at the international competition in San Bartolomeo al Mare (Italy). As a soloist, he has performed with the Youth Orchestra of Slovenia, the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra, and the LSU Symphony Orchestra. He is currently a piano lecturer and music coordinator at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Jure Rozman is a Slovenian drummer known for his versatile performances across pop, rock, and jazz genres. He is a long-standing member of the pop-rock band Billysi and has collaborated with prominent Slovenian artists such as Vlado Kreslin, Jadranka Juras, and ManuElla. Rozman is also recognized for his work on film soundtracks and his involvement with the percussion innovation TamboJack. His dynamic drumming style and adaptability make him a sought-after musician in both studio recordings and live performances.
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Jure Rozman je slovenski bobnar, znan po svoji vsestranskosti v pop, rock in jazz zvrsteh. Je dolgoletni član pop-rock skupine Billysi in sodeluje z znanimi slovenskimi glasbeniki, kot so Vlado Kreslin, Jadranka Juras in ManuElla. Prepoznaven je tudi po delu na filmskih glasbenih podlagah ter inovativnem tolkalnem projektu TamboJack. Zaradi svoje dinamične igre in prilagodljivosti je iskan studijski in koncertni glasbenik.
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Jure Slapar is a guitarist who, after graduating from the Conservatory of Music in Ljubljana, continued his education at the Jazzcampus academy in Basel and graduated from the Berlin University of the Arts. He improved his knowledge under the tutelage of world-renowned masters, such as: Lionel Loueke, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Aydin Esen, Alex Sipiagin, Peter Bernstein, David Friedman and others. In the 2023/24 season, he was selected for the prestigious FocusYear program/band in Basel. He is the recipient of several awards at Temsig competitions. He regularly performs with various bands at home and abroad. During his career, he shared the stage with world-renowned musicians such as: Kurt Rosenwinkel, Aydin Esen, Kendrick Scott, Lionel Loueke, Linda May Oh, Miguel Zenon, Peter Evans, Django Bates, Malcolm Braff, Ingrid Jensen, Anders Jormin, Doug Weiss and others…