EAN 4251329504113 Ein Album wie eine Radiosendung – Hommage an Sevdah, Sarajevo und die Liebe Divanhana kommen aus Sarajevo – jener faszinierenden Stadt, in der sich Orient und Okzident seit Jahrhunderten begegnen. Die Band zählt seit 15 Jahren zu den wichtigsten Botschaftern des Sevdah, jener tiefgründigen Musiktradition Bosnien-Herzegowinas, die oft von Sehnsucht,...

EAN 4251329500788 Ein Album wie eine Radiosendung – Hommage an Sevdah, Sarajevo und die Liebe Divanhana kommen aus Sarajevo – jener faszinierenden Stadt, in der sich Orient und Okzident seit Jahrhunderten begegnen. Die Band zählt seit 15 Jahren zu den wichtigsten Botschaftern des Sevdah, jener tiefgründigen Musiktradition Bosnien-Herzegowinas, die oft von Sehnsucht,...

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The great new discovery of Mostar Sevdah Reunion – young Antonija Batinic in the role of new sevdah queen. Antonija’s voice is such that she can deliver the most demanding kara-sevdah songs confidently, genuinely, and authentically. After many MSR’s albums, this one has moved further on and raised the bar. It has brought the ampleness, better quality, new value. And it has...

The freshness of sound is incredible, thanks to the changes in line-up recently undergone by the band. A few young musicians, full of hunger and with an impressive command of their instruments and voices, have taken the place of some of the more senior members, and have thereby pumped new blood into the band.

Throughout, the musicianship of the group’s veteran performers is impeccable - wonderfully fluent, sinuous and brimming with passion. While the overall feeling may be melancholy, it's a beautiful kind of sadness that leaves the listener inspired rather than depressed. This reviewer is not the first to label Mostar Sevdah Reunion as the Balkans' answer to Buena Vista Social...

The greatest collaboration with the Gypsy legend-Saban Bajramovic – including bonus cd with the 2 Remix singles. Sadan Bajramovic is definitely an old-school gypsy singer, with several decades of experience behind him. But don't confuse age with taking it easy. His voice might not have the sharp edge it once did, but the energy is quite apparent, and there's no lack of...