Zashto?

Mara Kiek (Composer), Llew Kiek (Composer), Andrew Robson (Composer), Paul Cutlan (Composer), Sandy Evans (Composer), Tony Gorman (Composer)

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    Abstract

    Zashto? - The Mara Big Band (Mara Music MM004)

    'Zashto?' (meaning 'Why?' in Bulgarian language) is a series of musical snapshots of refugee and migrant experience in Australia, with librettos by Marcia Malinova-Anthony, Maryam Rad and Mara Kiek. The work explores the fact that deprivation of liberty (physical and psychological) has been a spectre hovering over many migration experiences throughout our social and political history and poses the question ... “Zashto?”

    The Mara! Big band expands the Mara! quintet's world/jazz sound with elements of a Gypsy brass band and Balkan wedding band supporting an amazing vocal trio, covering Anglo/Celtic, Balkan and Middle Eastern sonic worlds. Expect some intricate textures, wild improvisations and riveting vocals.

    Compositions by:

    Sandy Evans, Andrew Robson, Paul Cutlan, Mara Kiek, Llew Kiek, Tony Gorman

    Performers:

    Sandy Evans (saxes)
    Paul Cutlan (clarinets, saxes)
    Andrew Robson (alto and baritone saxes)
    Sam Golding (flute, bari sax, trumpet, tuba)
    James Greening (pocket trumpet, trombone, tuba)
    Lloyd Swanton (double bass)
    Llew Kiek (guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, bağlama)
    Gary Daley (piano accordion)
    Jess Ciampa (drums and percussion)
    Mara Kiek (mezzo, tapan, percussion)
    Silvia Encheva (soprano)
    Jenny Dornan (soprano)
    Jarnie Birmingham (alto)
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationSydney, Australia
    PublisherMara Music
    Size56 mins 36 seconds
    Publication statusPublished - 13 Oct 2023

    Keywords

    • Musical Composition
    • Jazz
    • Folksong
    • Big Band
    • Anglo/Celtic
    • Balkan

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