| 33 Mejsio Parker, nekada poznat kao ključni član čuvene duvačke linije grupe Džejmsa Brauna Maceo Parker, once known as a key member of the famed wind section of James Brown’s band Parliamnet Funkadelic, 10.000 Maniacs, Red Hot Chili Peppers... U petak će pred publiku sa svojim sastavom izaći atraktivna američka gitaristkinja, pevačica i kompozitorka Malina Moj, koju zovu kraljicom fank roka i ženskim Hendriksom. Osimštogradi uspešnumuzičku karijeru, Malina se često pojavljuje i na modnim pistama, gde učestvuje u kampanjama poznatih brendova. Iste večeri nastupiće i Džozef Džo Mersa Marli, unuk legendarnog Boba Marlija. Zvezda subotnje večeri svakako će biti Šon Kuti, sin slavnog Fele Kutija, koji na najbolji način čuva i nastavlja muzičko nasleđe svog oca, koji je postao deo afričke kulturne tradicije kao vođa benda Egypt 80. Istinski ljubitelji džeza će poslednjeg dana festivala imati priliku da vide supergrupu koju predvodi pijanista Keni Verner, a u kojoj su saksofonista Dejv Libman, bubnjar Piter Erskin i Johanes Vejdenmiler, jedan od najtraženijih kontrabasista u Americi. Nakon njih na bini će se pojaviti čuveni Bob Geldof, irski muzičar, nekadašnji vođa rok sastava Boomtown Rats, koji je solo karijeru započeo 1986. godine, a postao je planetarno poznat kao osnivač Live Aida. Izuzev bogatog muzičkog programa, iz kojeg smo izdvojili samo jedan deo, posetioci će moći da uživaju i u bogatom pratećem sadržaju, koji je besplatan. Ovogodišnji festival svakako će obeležiti i priznanje za životno delo koje će biti dodeljeno jednom od najuspešnijihmuzičara poreklom sa ovih prostora – pijanisti, kompozitoru i aranžeru Lazaru Lariju Vučkoviću, koji je karijeru ostvario Americi, u kolevci džeza. The Southern Serbian city of Niš will open thegates of its fascinating fortress for all jazz lovers from 8th to 11th August, o ering music that has been played here with heartfelt passion bymusicians fromall over the world for year. Locals and guests to this city who traditionally attend the Nišville Jazz Festival describe it in a few words: “a relaxed atmosphere, smiling faces on all sides, and a good time that’s long remembered”. That will, in all likelihood, be the case this year too, because 25 concerts have been con rmed for the four days of the festival, with the main event taking place on the ‘Earth and Sky’ stages, located at the very heart of Niš Fortress. These two stages see the festival’s top performers alternate with their shows, and this is a concept that also makes Nišville unique around the world. This year’sopeningevening, onThursday 8th August, will see the performance of cult American funk and soul-jazz saxophonist Maceo Parker, once known as a keymember of the famedwind section of James Brown’s band and today representingoneof thekey gureson theworldmusic scene with his authenticity. Testifying to his greatness are the numerous invitations to collaborate that he has received fromthe likes of Ray Charles, Keith Richards and Prince, followed by bands like Parliament-Funkadelic, 10,000 Maniacs, RedHot Chili Peppers andmany others. Appearing with her band in front of the public on Friday evening will be attractive American guitarist, singer and composer Malina Moye, who is dubbed the queen of funk-rock and the female Hendrix. Alongside her successful music career, Malina also often appears on the catwalk, where she participates in fashion campaigns of famous brands. That same eveningwill also include theperformance of Jo Mersa Marley, the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley. Saturday evening’s star performerwill certainly be Sean Kuti, the son of famous afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, who preserves andcontinues his father’smusical heritage in the best possibleway. Fela Kuti became an integral part of African cultural tradition as the leader of the band Egypt 80. The last day of the festival will provide true jazz lovers with the opportunity to experience the supergroup ledby pianist Kenny Werner, which also includes saxophonist Dave Liebman, drummer Peter Erskin and one of the most renowned bassists inAmerica, GermanJohannesWeidenmüller. Appearingon stage after them will be the famous BobGeldof, an Irishmusician and former frontman of the BoomtownRats rockband, who launchedhis solo career in 1986 and gainedworld repute as the founder of Live Aid. Alongsidetherichmusicalprogramme – of which we’ve selected and presented only a small part – visitors to Nišville can enjoy a rich programme of additional content that’s free of charge. Also certainly set to mark this year’s festival is the Lifetime Achievement Award that will be presented to one of the most successful musicians originating fromthis region: pianist, composer and arranger Lazar ‘Larry’Vučković, who forged his career in the U.S., the cradle of jazz. Er Srbija leti iz Niša ka 12 novih destinacija u Evropi Air Serbia flies from Niš to 12 new destinations in Europe Four days, 25 concerts, wonderful music – well, that’s ‘merak’! A relaxed atmosphere, smiling faces on all sides, and a good time that’s long remembered
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