Biography
Founded by vocalist and oud player Stefan Sablic, "Shira" brings together a multi-ethnic, multi-faith ensemble that draws its inspiration from the diversity and richness of Judeo-Spanish, Ottoman-Turkish, Arabic and Balkan musical traditions.
The group has released five CDs, toured a dozen countries and collaborated on various research and production projects involving Sephardic music from the Balkans, Mediterranean and Middle East. The band passionately blends its knowledge of classical traditions and dedication to their preservation with a flair for improvisation and a talent for fusion. Its distinct sound brings a modern twist to an historical legacy.
video links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N-KB4w2Fqg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0GMmu9H57s&feature=related
Instrumentation
Stefan Sablic - vocal, oud; Filip Krumes - violin; Akash Bhatt-percussions; Srdjan Djordjevic - doublebass; Ariel Qassis- qanun;Zdravko Pancev- Clarinet, Caval
Discography
Biviendo Enkantando
Life as a song
To be published in September 2009 by "Words and Music"
THE SEPHARDIC SONGS FROM THE BALKANS (2008)
Orange World Records (Poland)
HERITAGE (2008) Published by Jewish Centre for Culture and Art (Serbia)
Pusblished by JCCA (Jewish Centre for Culture)
The musical tradition of Sephardim from the Balkans, Mediterranean and Middle East, with songs in Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) and Hebrew from three continents.
DONDE TIYENES OJOS? (2007)
WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE EYES?
Published by the Spanish Ministry of Culture
Unique collection of Balkan love songs, lullabies, patriotic hymns and musical compositions celebrating weddings and births. Recorded with Drita Tutunovic, a native Ladino speaker, who learned these Sephardic songs from her family.
BISHARAYIH YERUSHALAIM (2004)
AT THY GATES, O, JERUSALEM
Published by PGP RTS
Features a repertoire of Ladino and Hebrew songs originating in the Balkans and Mediterranean, along with classic Turkish pieces and Arabic instrumentals.
NAGILA ALELUYA (2001)
LET US BE JOYOUS AND PRAISE GOD
Musical tradition of the mustarabi Sephardim, the Arabic-speaking Jews of the Middle East.
Published by JCCA
SINGLE
Serbia Sounds Global all stars (2008)
Published by B92
Links
| http://www.shirautfila.com |