ŠIROM

Ana Kravanja:violin, viola, ribab, qeychak, balafon, bendir, flutes, various objects, voice

Samo Kutin: ikitelia, hurdy gurdy, tampura brač, lyre, melodica, chimes, percussion, objects, voice

Iztok Koren: banjo, three-string banjo, balafon, gamelan, tank drum, percussion, various objects


The intertwining of diverse musical approaches, tools, histories of sounds and unbridled musical imagination and craftsmanship; these are the expansive guiding principles behind the Slovenian trio Širom. 

More than a dozen instruments can be found in the repertoire of Širom and at least as many musical forms can be perceived as inspirations for this new ensemble. However, despite these diverse influences and strategies, Širom remain anchored in a highly individual creative process, that keeps them from merely reflecting pre-existing musical patterns. They create an original, stylistically homogeneous form of expression that oscillates between a wide array of folk sounds and contemporary acoustic rock-style meditations.
 
Širom music is contemplative, but can be sharp when necessary, it is closer to being band- than a chamber group.

Band contact: sirom.band@gmail.com

Website: http://siromband.si/

Store: https://zars.bandcamp.com/album/i
https://sirom.bandcamp.com/

Label: https://glitterbeat.com/

Der ON Podcast bietet jeden Monat eine neue Perspektive aus der Freien Szene in Köln. Worum es geht und wer zu Wort kommt, liegt in den Händen der Moderatorin oder des Moderators: in zwei Folgen geben sie Einblicke in das Leben und Schaffen der experimentellen Musikszene und lassen mit Gesprächen, Geschichten oder Musik daran teilhaben.

ON Cologne ist eine gemeinnützige Kultureinrichtung und ein aktives Netzwerk im Bereich der neuen und experimentellen Musik mit Sitz in Köln. ON arbeiten mit der Freien Szene für ein aktives Kulturleben inner­halb der Stadtgesellschaft hin zu einer offenen, dynamischen und nachhal­tigen Kulturlandschaft der Zukunft. Dabei verstehen wir uns als ein gleich­wertiger Teil der Vielzahl kultureller Ausdrucksformen.

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Every month the ON Podcast offers a new perspective into the independent scene of Cologne. What it is about and who it is with is entirely up to the host: in two episodes they give us insights into their life and work within the experimental music scene and share conversation, stories and music.

ON Cologne is a non-profit cultural institution and an active network in the field of new and experimental music based in Cologne. ON works with the independent scene for an active cultural life within the urban society towards an open, dynamic and sustainable cultural landscape of the future. In doing so, we see ourselves as an equal part among the multitude of cultural forms of expression.

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