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Primož Vidovič is a chansonnier and philosopher who holds up a distorted mirror to modernity in witty satires, poignant ballads and vivid narratives. Through thought-provoking, even provocative lyrics, he reminds us of the tragicomic nature of human existence and collects stories of people trapped in a contradictory world with noble humour and a wonderful world-pain. It brings together music from different parts of the world, in a jazz eclecticism, but with a classical tradition, seeking the new in the old and dusty. In addition to his original music, he is also active as an interpreter of jazz, Slovenian and world evergreen songs.
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PureH is an artist/group formed in 1993 when the first clips Inertia appeared. Before that members were gathering experiences in several punk, noise, metal and grindcore bands (Extreme Smoke, D.T.W., Patareni, etc.) PureH initially consisted of a producer, bass player and video artist Simon Šerc - the only constant member. After performing at the Break21 in 1997, a drummer and guitarist joined him for live gigs. PureH released various stuff on his own label Pharmafabrik Recordings. Involved in other projects: Cadlag, KSVLKSV, Spheres, XARQ, Earslaughter, Extreme Smoke 57, D.T.W., Ontervjabbit, Myrornas Krig, Glaxprism, Patareni and others.
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In autumn 2006 the quintet, composed of classically trained musicians, first started their musical journey with Astor Piazzola’s tango nuevo. Later they expanded their concert repertoire to include tango tipico by Pugliese, Jovés, Plaza and Delfino.
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The group Radio Mondo performs a diverse repertoire of story-telling chanson, tongue-in-cheek cabaret as well as lively and sometimes sorrowful pop songs.
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The Kranj-based Raggalution have been mixing their reggae-infused concoction, spiced with dub, funk and a sprinkling of psychedelia since 2011. Touring extensively from Greece to The Netherlands, Raggalution’s first studio album, “Mask of Liberty” (2013), reached wide European audiences. Raggalution are currently promoting their second album, “Gatekeeper” (April 2017), at venues across Europe.
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Raiven is an academically trained singer and harpist. She leaves her musical mark as a classical musician and in particular on the contemporary electro pop scene. Even though she is accompanied on stage by her electronic music band, the harp remains her indispensable instrument of choice.
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Veronika Černe aka Raketa is one of the most prominent Slovenian DJs of the younger generation. She is a member of the Basolovka collective, a project manager at the youth centre Mladinska postaja Moste, a radio technician, a music journalist and the host on the Vibe Check show on Radio Študent. As a representative of Ljubljana’s underground community, she wants to provide a platform to local and like-minded DJs and artists that make up the Slovenian electronic music scene. When behind the decks, she bets on genres like electro, ghettotech, breakbeat, drum'n'bass, jungle and grime.
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Real Life Version were formed in 2005. Since recording their first album, “Resistance from Within” (self-release, 2009), the band have gone on several short and long tours of Europe (Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, England, France, Belgium). Their music is an idiosyncratic blend of punk-rock and melodic hardcore, spiced with politically charged and socially conscious lyrics.
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Red Five Point Star (abbreviated to RFPS), a Slovenian ska-rock band from Trbovlje, was formed in 1998 by cousins Uroš and Jernej Grahek. Initially a punk rock trio, the collective soon started adding elements of ska, surf rock and other genres to their music – which the artists call ‘dirty ska’ – and evolved into a sextet. In 2005, after years of playing clubs and festivals and contributing to compilations, RFPS released their debut album, “In Color”, and started touring abroad (Germany, France, Italy, the Balkan states). Over this period, the band featured as supporting act for some of the world’s most prominent ska bands, including The Toasters, Fishbone, etc. RFPS released their second album, “Stepping Out”, in 2007 and in early 2009 went on a one-month tour of the Republic of South Africa. They caught the eye of Robert “Bucket” Hingley, The Toasters frontman and owner of the famous Megalith Records, who invited RFPS to do a European tour with The Toasters after their return from South Africa. “Worst Case Scenario” came out in 2011 on Megalith Records, followed by a joint tour of the East-Coast USA to mark The Toasters’ 30th anniversary. RFPS celebrated their 20th anniversary with a tour of Europe.
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Young Ljubljana band Regen blends folktronica with indie rock. Their dreamy compositions are based on a minimalistic sound of guitars and synths as well as melancholic vocals.