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Renato Chicco

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Pianist and organist Renato Chicco, born in 1962, studied at the University of Music in Graz, Austria, and at Berklee College of Music in Boston. While living in New York City (1990 -1998) he was a member of the Lionel Hampton Orchestra (1991-1992) and pianist and musical director with Jon Hendricks & Company (1991-1997). Being active on the New York scene during that time, aside from playing in clubs like the Blue Note, Birdland and the Village Gate, he took part of radio and TV shows (with Lionel Hampton and Jon Hendricks), performed in festivals and clubs all over the United States, Europe, Asia and South America. Renato also performed with Lou Donaldson, Woody Shaw, Freddie Hubbard, Clark Terry, Benny Golson, Red Holloway, Al Grey, Joe Williams, Wynton Marsalis, Gary Burton, Milt Hinton, Reggie Workman, Jerry Bergonzi, Steve Grossman, Al Foster and many others. Among his several projects as a leader (on piano) Renato recorded two CDs of his jazz arrangements of Slovenian folk songs and recently one CD as a leader and three as a co-leader on organ. As a sideman he has appeared on over 50 recordings. Renato is currently professor for jazz improvisation at the University of Music in Graz and continues to perform all over the world

Rich&Mean

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Miha Erič - the RICH straight from the Beach. Is a multiinstrumentalist giving service on the harmonicas and lap steel guitar in all his evil glory. In his everyday life he is well known for his detailed dark ilustrations in the most heavy graphical medium known to mankind utilizing sharp dangerous knives to achive the results which willalways blow your mind of by just looking straight into thecanvasses. You don’t mess with this guy! Domen misspelld - The Demon - is the MEAN motherfather of the show. Bringing in beatboxing skills straight from the denatal oral cavity. He is also interested in pretty design of beautiful things which he does as a hobby only in his free time and just for fun.

Robert Jukič

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Double bass and bass guitar player Robert Jukič (1978) works in a variety of contexts: in addition to devoting his time to jazz, he has recently delved into rock and asserted himself as a singer-songwriter. He is a featured instrumentalist and/or arranger on over 50 albums. A professor at the Ljubljana Music and Ballet Conservatory, Jukič has scored music for short films, as well as multimedia and dance productions.

Robertina Šebjanič

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Intermedia artist Robertina Šebjanič has recently placed her main research focus on the areas of living systems (bio-art), sound art and interactive ambient responsive environments. In 2016, Robertina Šebjanič ranked in the Mladina magazine’s "Slovenia Has Talent" selection (pick of the most notable international achievements of Slovenian artists). She received the Prix Ars Electronica Honorary Mention in 2017 and was nominated for the STARTS2016 Award at the prestigious Ars Electronica Festival in Linz.

Rodoljubac

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The band Rodoljubac, established in 1996 as a one-time experiment, now continues to perform a blend of rock, punk and metal.

Rok Golob

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A composer, arranger, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He writes music for film, television, and radio. His output includes works for symphonic orchestras, choirs, big band, wind groups, rock, pop, and jazz ensembles. He has received numerous awards in Slovenia and abroad for his music.

Rok Lunaček

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Rok Lunaček, a Slovenian singer-songwriter, has authored lyrics for many different domestic musicians. As a a member of the band Flirrt, he is a recognised vocalist, guitarist and author.

Rok Zalokar

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Composer and pianist working in various genres: jazz, fusion, avant-garde pop (Kukushai band), and world music. Rok started his own project in 2011. The trio that plays original compositions soon gained national recognition. Rok was presented with the Jazzon Award for Best Slovenian Jazz Composition and his trio won the Jazzon Live Competition. In March 2016, he received the prestigious Erasmus jazz prize.

RotorMotor

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RotorMotor is a duo operating on the axis Ljubljana-Maribor, driving along the motorway of nu-disco, house and indie dance while nodding to 80s and 90s synth-driven music. Luka Lah (Levanael) and Nejc Pucko tend to spice up their retro expression with guest vocals, a guarantee for big hits. These are often provided by Lah's colleague Dacho from the band Matter, though the third member Tunja also occasionally jumps on the mic. Last year, they released three EPs: the self-released Skozi čas, Istra EP for the Belgian label KADETT MUSIK and Ouroboros EP for the Swedish label Club Mackan. As members of the Nikola collective, they are notorious for their carefree DJ sets, which in 2022 left a mark on the local scene..

RTV Slovenia Big Band

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The Slovenian Radio and Television Big Band (RTV Slovenia Big Band) has existed continuously since 1945 and prides itself on being among the oldest orchestras of its kind worldwide. Its beginnings and first successes can largely be attributed to Bojan Adamič (1912 – 1995), a conductor and composer who led his own orchestra as early as during World War II. Today the band is rejuvenated – the average age of its members is just over 30. Most have studied at various jazz academies abroad and each of them masters their instrument with virtuoso skill.