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Different? Other? We’re all under the same sun!

With its innovative programming boldly tapping into uncharted territories in classical music Festival Maribor surely counts as – different. So, when we were approached by Bogdan Benigar, the founder of Druga godba – another internationally acclaimed Slovenian festival, which proudly explores musical traditions from all corners of our planet, we were delighted! For more than three decades, Druga godba (literally meaning “different“ or “other“ music) has been rediscovering and showcasing less well-known musical styles and traditions by hosting an array of both well-established names and up-and-coming talents of the indigenous and world music. 

“We are happy we have made make another step forward in the cooperation between our two festivals, and once again crossed the border between rigidly established forms of genres, which in truth no longer exist in this century’s music. What is essential is not the form, but the content, the message drawn from the social inclusion and geographical insight into the cultural life of regions or states. The joint message of Druga godba and Festival Maribor is nothing but the sun, just like the one shining on the Republic of Northern Macedonia’s flag. Let us all bask in its golden beams while enjoying the music of one of the best brass bands of on our planet – the Džambo Aguševi Orchestra.“ 

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