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Martin Ukmar aka Tovariš Strmoglavljen is a prominent representative of the domestic experimental scene - as a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist he is part of various ensembles, and he also creates and performs independently as a singer-songwriter.
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The new wave group Tretji kanu (Third Canoe) comes from Novo mesto and performs an array of music styles, ranging from the classic pop song to indie pop, chanson and singer-songwriter narrative style of song writing.
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[TriO] 3 musicians – 1 sound Three musicians have come together to create and share with others the beauty of this art. Flute, horn and piano is an unusual ensemble that can express and evoke different moods and emotions – from a subtle, delicate melody to volcanic power. Nikolina Kovač J. (flute), Robert Petrič (horn) and Lovorka Nemeš Dular (piano) are professional musicians who are dedicated towards music production, they commissioned new works and recorded several albums. The trio performs works of classical music and other styles. They attract attention with a dedicated and vivid performance.
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Tschimy is a musician, who formerly made hip hop beats and DJ sets for the Spejs collective and the rx:tx label; he also played bass for the Lube duše jazz line-up, and lent his penetrating voice to the Sankofa African choir. In 2020, he commanded attention with his solo project featuring singer-songwriter songs and a budding contemporary instrumental production.
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2018 marked 25 years in the world of electronic music for Uroš Umek, popularly known as DJ Umek. Umek’s audiences nicknamed him ‘Fotr’ (The Father) in honour of his merits as Slovenia’s techno pioneer. Slovenia’s most prominent electronica wizard rapidly rocketed onto the global club scene and today ranks among the world’s top-tier deejays and producers. In 2018, together with the Viberate start-up team, he launched Tonight – the ultimate nightlife guide application that achieved top ratings and huge popularity among users on the very first day. Events associated with Umek include Astrodisco nights at Ljubljana’s K4 Club, Žur z razlogom, Dan elektronike and Disconautica. He has been repeatedly included in the TOP 100 DJs and producers list of DJ Mag, a leading magazine dedicated to electronic dance music.
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Uros Peric, an excellent and unique musician, pianist, arranger, songwriter, an artist in the fullest of senses, is known as an exceptional vocalist and interpreter of songs from the golden age of blues, jazz and soul. He is one of the most accomplished and successful Slovene musicians in both Slovenia and abroad. Musical critics worldwide have declared him as one of the few white musicians with a vocal and a feel of a black blues, jazz or soul musician.
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Uros showed interest in music from his early ages. As a teenager he started to play in folklore groups and many other ethno bands. He had a chance to perform with many different musicians in Slovenia and region and other performers such as actors and dancers. After finishing music school he showed interest in Balkan folk and other genres such as alternative and world music. Persistently developing and exchanging his music with other cultures brings him to the stage where he likes to be authentic and also freely combining other genres into his own performance and music expressions. His wish and goal is to erase the borders among people and speak thru feelings and emotions of music.
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Conductor Uroš Lajovic has been leading orchestras since 1965. Numerous internationally renowned soloists, orchestras and choirs have performed under his baton. Throughout his professional career he has conducted countless concerts and opera productions in Slovenia and abroad. He is credited as the initiator of many Slovenian music compositions and conductor of their premiere performances. Maestro Lajovic taught at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna from 1991.
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Uroš Planinc Group is a renowned guitar rock band in Slovenia. At the international festival Newcomer in Graz, frontman Uroš Planinc was awarded the best guitar player of the festival. He is also one of the few musicians chosen as the official world representatives of the guitar manufacturer Magneto Guitars.
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Guitarist Uroš Rakovec dedicates himself to different areas of music: classical, jazz and traditional music, and is member of numerous projects in these genres.