Kalesijiski Zvuci are a group of Muslim musicians from Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Audio Mixer: Rob Keyloch.
Liner Note Author: Kim Burton.
Recording information: MPC Studios, Ilidza, Bosnia Serb Republic (04/1991).
Photographer: Ben Mandelson.
Here is a wild mix of Turkish, Gypsy, shepherd, and polka music with violin, accordion, and folk guitar. An electric bass and drum kit update adds to the off-kilter feel of traditional festival songs with roots in an ancient civilization. ~ Bob Tarte
Professional Reviews
Rolling Stone (12/29/94-1/12/95, p.174) - "...It is hard to reconcile the frenzied pretzel rhythms and vivacious melodies of this record...with the death...and devastated social order of Bosnia....It is even harder to believe that a people who find such joy and commonality in singing...have been left to the cold mercy of guns..."
