Jelena Milojević & Minka Đonlić … and guests: Improv Session

The multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Hazemina 'Minka'
Đonlić has, in a quiet and, we might say, almost too modest way, become one
of the most valuable figures in our rather worn-out music scene. A therapist
and social worker by training as well as a volunteer, cultural stimulator,
photographer and writer - Minka combines within her fascinating and extremely
diligent character all the essential elements for successful musical
improvisation, which in our country is something extremely rare. It was war
that brought Minka to Slovenia from her home in Gradačac. Ten years ago she
started performing with the vocal-instrumental group Vali, and for the past
five years she has led the group, which has become known to the wider public
for its smart interpretations, lively performances and recordings of Sephardic
and Gypsy music. Her first-rate partner is Jelena Milojević, a superb
guitarist from Belgrade. She, too, possesses a masterful, sonorous and unique
voice, along with a 'divine' stage presence. The Ljubljana public first gave
her an enthusiastic reception when she performed with the band TrotoArt in Klub
Gromka. We might just be surprised by whoever else joins these two thoughtful
improvisers on stage; as a rule, they like to keep things secret right up to
the last minute. One thing is sure: we will witness music performed without
reservation.
Miha Zadnikar

Improv Session (Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina)

Hazemina "Minka" Đonlić -vocal, accordion, melodics, other
instruments
Jelena Milojević - vocal, acoustic and electric guitar, other instruments &
ad hoc band

PLUS DJ Dražena

Organisation: City of Women
In co-operation with: Klub Gromka, Planet Pločnik