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In March 2006 the Accordion Tribe documentation directed by Stefan Schwietert can bee seen on LINK TV in the USA.
Five highly individual musicians from different countries get together to form the Accordion Tribe and to achieve the seemingly impossible: to restore their long-disregarded
instrument to the world-wide popularity it once enjoyed as a powerhouse of
emotions. The film follows the charismatic musicians as they journey through
Europe, resplendent with rich musical heritage, searching for new
beginnings, looking to the past and tradition, whilst embracing the
contemporary. Accompanied by exciting aural landscapes of trancelike
intensity, Accordion Tribe is a magnificent showcase for the transforming
power of music.
Here you can find the dates: LINK TVNEWS***NEWS***NEWS***NEWS***NEWS***NEWS***NEWS***NEWS***NEWS***
Accordion Tribe – who they are:
Bratko Bibic:
from Slovenia became famous as a member of the legendary band “Begnagrad“ in the 1970s. Bibic performs not only with the multinational group “Nimal“, but also with his own band “The Madleys“ everywhere in Europe. Also, he performs as a soloist and Otto Lechner‘s duo partner in the USA.
Lars Hollmer:
from Sweden has founded various bands and recorded a series of extremely unconventional albums together with the Looping House Orchestra, Treasure Hunters, Andetagen (with Maria Kalaniemi and Kimmo Pohjonen) as well as Utsiker, amongst others. He received a Swedish Grammy Award for the album “Andetag“. He has given concerts and has toured Europe, Canada, Russia and Japan.
Maria Kalaniemi:
from Finland is regarded as a special virtuoso on the button accordion. She received her training in classical music and folklore at the renowned Sibelius Academy in Helsinki and has played in various ensembles with the main emphasis on both contemporary music and folklore. Her album “Ahma“ (INT 3308 2) was a internationally acclaimed success.
Maria Kalaniemi gives concerts throughout Europe, America, Japan and Australia.
Guy Klucevsek:
American of Slovenian descent, is an undisputed master of the free bass accordion and has worked with geniuses of the jazz and avantgarde scene such as Bill Frisell, John Zorn, Anthony Braxton, Laurie Anderson and Dave Douglas, amongst others. Concerts and various dance and theatre projects took him through America, Europe and to Australia. Apart from Eastern European and other folklore, his music has mainly been influenced by Penderecki‘s, Xenakis‘s and Ligeti‘s compositions.
Otto Lechner:
from Austria began playing the accordion at the age of four. He went blind when he was fifteen. His varied projects include duos with Bratko Bibic, the French accordionist Arnaud Metivie and with Guy Klucevsek. He has played at all important avantgarde festivals throughout Europe.
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