Archive for June, 2008

Ethno Sweden 2007

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Some musicians of Ethno Sweden 2007 in Rattvik having fun!

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Ethno Macedonia 2008

Saturday, June 21st, 2008
from July 5, 2008 to July 10, 2008

Blagoja Petkovski, Ethno Macedonia Coordinator is pleased to announce that the Ethno Macedonia will be held this year in Ohrid, from 5-10 July, 2008.

The program will consist of various new and interesting events presented by young artists from various countries, reflecting their origin and culture through musical songs and performances, dances, particular instruments, and national costumes.

This year’s event will highlight Norwegian folklore and tradition. Norwegian musicians are especially encouraged to apply for this session!

Ethno Macedonia organizes apartment accommodation and food for participants.

Ethno Croatia 2008

Friday, June 20th, 2008
from July 9, 2008 to July 15, 2008

From 9-15 July, we are waiting for all of you - ethno lovers and active performers of folk music to join us…

Ethno Croatia 2008 is held at the meeting point of Mediterranean & Central Europe, in medieval town of Groznjan/Istria, Croatia

Ethno Croatia 2008 offers special workshops to familiarize & teach the basics of the rich repertoire of multicultural Istrian music, invites international musicians to teach each other their traditional music, and provides opportunities to meet local musicians and participate in excursions and concerts.

A maximum of 20 participants will be accepted, to enable the active participation of each student.
Participants should prepare one composition which represents their local culture and two more compositions of choice for the other participants to learn.

Working language: English

Mentors:
Dario Marusic, Istria, Croatia
Allan Skrobe, Sweden

Ethno Cyprus 2008

Friday, June 20th, 2008
from July 11, 2008 to July 19, 2008

The Ethno Cyprus 2008 will be held between 11 and 19 of July!

About 50 youngsters from Portugal, Greece, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and Cyprus will meet in Limassol and following ethno tradition, surely become friends for life!

Ethno Estonia 2008

Thursday, June 19th, 2008
from July 18, 2008 to July 24, 2008

This year’s edition of Ethno Estonia will take place from July 18 to 24 2008,
both in the little town Suure-Jaani and in Viljandi - the beautiful Estonian
capital of traditional music.

Among the artistic leaders you can find the fantastic Finnish double bass
player Antti Järvelä (member of the group Frigg), the multi-instrumentalist Ian
Stephenson from England, the bagpiper and flute player Sandra Sillamaa (member
of Ro:toro) and the guitar player Arno Tamm (member of Paber) - and many other.

More information (in Estonian): www.etno.folk.ee