Ljubinka Jokic is originally from Bosina but currently lives in Vienna, Austria. She worked at a local renowned Cevapčići shop called Pomali Grill in Vienna, Austria. Mapped Here tsevapchichi (Cevapčići) are like minature sausages are distinct to Bosnian/Serbian cuisines but have similarities to Chepapche (Bulgaria) and others throughout the Balkans.
Her sound is an amazing mix of traditional Bosnian/Yugoslavian songs with Roma anthems/themes while still playing a the guitar masterfully. Definitely a great fusion of influences. As I listen to her jam, I can recognize the songs she's pulling from just as she personalizes it as her on with a wailing guitar or overpowering voice.
I honestly don't know much about about her apart than what Bill Santen has directed to me. From my hap-hazard research, she seems like a great emerging artist reinventing the Balkan feel once again. Enjoy the live music recordings below and the Myspace samples-- they are great.
This a video recording by Bill Santen of Kentucky. He had the opportunity to record some live music with Ljubinka Jokic. Thanks for sharing the video and the recommendation. Check out his page for more about this
YOK!Myspace Page
2 singles ready for audio pleasure. Click it!
YOK!Myspace Page
2 singles ready for audio pleasure. Click it!
Here is a link to their album labeled (about 20 Euro)
Live Concert Recordings of Ljubinka Jokic:
23. - 25 Juni 2006 23th Donauinselfest - Weltmusikbühne
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hi Robert this is The Hat from Balkan Beat It which stands for Balkan beats italy so not so inappropriate just let you know we have changed urls as we were hacked on word-press thank you for you link out we all enjoy your blog here and when we are better set up we will also link out to you our new url
http://filmutopia.typepad.com/balkan_beat_it/
kind regards
The Hat
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