Friday, November 20, 2020

klapa VESTIBUL - Traditional Dalmatian Songs sung a cappella

 klapa Vestibul are a Croatian a cappella folk group who sing traditional Dalmatian folk songs. This album was recorded in Split, Croatia, 2009/2012.

 Tracklist
1     Ribar Plete Mrižu Svoju     
2     Oj, Marjane     
3     Švet Ivane Od Moga Trogira     
4     Jute San Se Zajubija     
5     Kaleto Moja Draga     
6     Kad Sam Bio Na Tvom Grobu     
7     Baška J' Malo Selo     
8     Spušta Se Noć     
9     Čija Je Ono Divojka     
10     Pismo Moja, Hrli Tamo     
11     Dobro Jutro     
12     Izresla Ruža Rumena     
13     Ponistra Je Drivo     
14     Splite Moj     
15     Projden Kroz Pasike     
16     Šetala Se Jelica I Ive     
17     U Polju Se Mala     
18     Zaspalo Je Siroče     
19     Vilo Moja     
20     Zvona Moga Grada     
21     Pismo Ćali     
22     Cvijet Čežnje     
23     Bodulska Balada     
24     Ave Maria

The Vestibule (The Rotonda), (The Atrium), is the first section of the imperial corridor in Diocletian's Palace that led from the Peristyle which was once the formal entrance to the imperial apartments of the Palace.

It was built up to the beginning of the 4th century, as the original part of the ancient palace. It is a circular hall, once topped with a dome, 17 meters in height and 12 meters in diameter. Built as a grand meeting hall only for and selected audiences such as ambassadors. The entrance was adorned with a large door dimension of 2.56 x 3.96 ms with an abundance of relief decorations. The Vestibula area was cleared of four semicircular niches that were filled with statues of unknown deities. Southeast of the vestibule is the Medieval quarter, where the oldest building is the early Romanesque house from the 10th century. 

The space is used by klapa groups to perform popular folk songs during the summer months, taking advantage of the acoustics for an a cappella performance.

                                                    klapa Vestibul


 


Saturday, November 7, 2020

Malaysian-Indian singer Amirah unique new single release ‘Tell Me’..timeless quality and a search for meaning

 

Malaysian-Indian singer Amirah recently released her new single ‘Tell Me’.

Amirah delivers a unique sound, blending traditional elements such as tanbura, gamelan and tabla with modern pop production, giving her songs a timeless quality that allows her pacifist message to truly shine.

‘Tell Me’ is almost cinematic in scope with luscious live strings and modern pop drums. Originally composed in Malay, it explores faith, freedom, and the endless search for meaning for who we truly are as a people. As she explains ‘Let's unite for a world where we are all accepted for our differences, regardless of race, religion, culture, nationality, status, gender, or sexual orientation.’

web: https://amirah360.com/


https://youtu.be/PKkGANLUevY 

Marty's review: "Tell Me" is a masterfully composed  song with strong and emotion laden lyrics that are woven around a musical backdrop of traditional world music elements blended with contemporary pop. Amirah's voice has a lush and breathtaking sound that is both stunning and sublime and allows her to deliver the message of this most important song with confidence and clarity.