Women’s Voices of Peace
Musicians without Borders and IFOR’s Women Peacemakers Program
A capella groep Mzetamze
(Tbilisi)
Sevdah zangeres Amira
(Sarajevo)
Zangeres Tijana Vignjevic
(Sarajevo)
Wereldmuziekensemble LéLé
Mam (NL)
Internationaal vrouwenkoor Mihira
(NL)
Accordeoniste Merima Kljuco
(Sarajevo/ Amsterdam)
Celliste Belma Alic
(Mostar)
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Seminar
On May 24 - International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament
- pioneering women peace activists and female musicians from
the Balkan and Caucasus will come to Utrecht to share their
experiences with peace building and reconciliation. In an exciting
seminar, they will explore similarities and differences between
the regions, as well as opportunities for co-operation to strengthen
each other’s work for peace. The women will interact with
the audience in lively debates and workshops, focusing on women’s
contributions to peace and security, and the role that music
can play in bringing divided peoples together. Guests of the
seminar feature political and cultural activists with focus
on dialogue and music. Read more about the
seminar >
Concerts
Leading up to the seminar, Musicians without Borders will organize
three unique concerts with the guest musicians in Haarlem and
Alkmaar.On May 22 and 23, singers, musicians and ensembles from
Bosnia and Georgia will perform together with world music groups
LéLéMam and Mihira from the Netherlands.
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Bosnia's Sevdah
Among the performers is singer Amira from Sarajevo. She has
gained international recognition with her enchanting interpretation
of ‘Sevdah’, Bosnia’s soul music. Amira will
perform together with accordion player Merima Kljuco, with whom
she recently recorded a CD.
Traditional Georgian Women Music
Another special guest is a capella ensemble Mzetamze from Tbilisi,
Georgia. While Georgia is famous for its men’s choirs,
Mzetamze specializes in recording and performing songs that
are traditionally sung by women.
Friday evening May 22, the program offers
a choice between a ‘Georgian Night’ in Alkmaar with
Mzetamze and international women’s choir Mihira, and a
‘Bosnian Night’ in Haarlem with Bosnian musicians
and a capella world music ensemble LéLéMam.
Saturday evening May 23 all musicians will
perform together in a ‘fusion’ concert in Alkmaar.
Sunday May 24, the World Culture Center RASA
in Utrecht will form the stage for inspiring stories, passionate
debates, and beautiful music contributing to a seminar about
the role of women in peace building and reconciliation.
Look for more concert details in the agenda
Information on concerts: info@musicianswithoutborders.nl
or phone 072 5111 653
Information on seminar: www.ifor.org/WPP
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