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Wind of change?

Academic and Artistic Perspectives on Experiences of Change in Southeast Europe · 61st International Academic Week 2023

  • Maria Adamopoulou
  • Denovaire
  • Oriane Girard
  • Daniel Göler
  • Artan R. Hoxha
  • Deema Kaneff
  • Karamarković/Denovaire
  • Florian Kienzle
  • Dragana Konstantinović
  • Krienke/Zorger
  • Nina Krienke
  • Nikola Lero
  • Vesna Madžoski
  • Tomislav Matković
  • Mikaela Minga
  • Visar Nonaj
  • Eckehard Pistrick
  • Antoni Rayzhekov
  • Dubravka Stojanović
  • Fabio Ashtar Telarico
  • Dejan Ubović
  • Miljana Zeković
  • Sergiu Zorger
  • Igor Štiks
  • Sounds of Transition
    Irina Karamarković

    Irina Karamarković is a singer, author, composer, arranger, performer and human rights activist. She studied jazz singing at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz from which she graduated with a PhD on the presence of music from Southeast Europe in Austria’s jazz scene. She writes literary and scientific texts, works for theatre and collaborates with other artists beyond the musical sphere. She is also chairwoman of the Migrants Advisory Council of the city of Graz and charwoman of the Women’s Action Forum Graz.

    Denovaire

    Denovaire did the academies of music and forgot. He breathes Sound. He lives in Graz until the political situation will drive him away. He composes contemporary and cinematic sound. He performs live with Indian instruments and synthesizers in experimental sets. He loves people.

    Kraj tanahna šadrvana

    Songs like these help to explore the transformation of society through art. Southeast Europe is woven of a rich tapestry of political songs, soldier’s ballads, laments and folk melodies in various languages. The unconventional duo of the human voice and the ancient Indian stringed instrument, the esraj, embarks for a journey, a unique conversation overcoming cultural-centrisms and clear-cut cultural associations while relying on the triad of art, contemplative thought, and courageous action.

    Suggested citation

    Irina Karamarković, Denovaire: Kraj tanahna šadrvana, in: Göler, Daniel and Eckehard Pistrick eds. 2025. Wind of Change? – Academic and Artistic Perspectives on Experiences of Change in Southeast Europe [online platform] https://transformsee.de/kraj-tanahna/ [last access: 30.01.2025].