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20:00 | Zdob si Zdub: Hardcore Moldovenesc - 20 (Moldova) |
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 Since mid 90s Zdob si Zdub combines the hardcore and Moldovan folklore in a unique and elegant way, offering a spectacular live show. Call them ethno-rockers, if you wish. Add some hip-hop, drum'n'bass, jungle, punk - an original music crossover, the meeting point of urban intensity and rural spirit. This charismatic band leaves deep traces in Moldova's music history, however feeling at home in front of any audience it reaches. Coming from a small, isolated and economically poor country in Eastern Europe, their creativity, dedication and diligence led to the building of an interesting discography and brought them on stages all over Europe. Zdob si Zdub performed in more than 20 European countries, from small clubs to big festivals. Among the most important festivals are Sziget in Hungary, Roskilde in Denmark, Exit in Serbia, Festival Sin Fronteras in France, Esperanzah! in Belgium, Open Air Gampel in Switzerland, Krefelder Folkfest, Tanz&Folk Festival Rudolstadt, S.O.M.A. in Germany, Rock For People, Colours Of Ostrava in Czech Republic, Woodstock in Poland, EuroSonic and Mundial in Holland, and many others. Over the years, Zdob si Zdub opened for such renowned bands like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Emir Kusturica & No Smoking Orchestra, Korn, Biohazard, Rollins Band, Rage Against The Machine, Soulfly, The Garbage, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Linkin Park. The music's personality is also transmitted through the videos that accompany 17 songs. In order to bring additional authenticity to its sound, Zdob si Zdub recorded songs, but also played live, with traditional singers as Vasile Dinu (MC Vasile, from Romania), Osoianu Sisters (Moldova), Trio Erdenko (Russia) and others. The band was invited to participate in a number of projects, one of the major ones was Linz Europe Tour 2007-2009, a European cultural project that gathered many artists from the Danubian countries. One of the main results of the project was a collaboration song between Hubert von Goisern, the leader of Linz Europe Tour, and Zdob si Zdub, but also the release of the album Ethnomecanica on the Lavine/Sony label. October 2010 brings an entirely Russian album called White Wine / Red Wine. At different times and on different occasions Zdob si Zdub recorded songs that on just as many grounds were not released. The album includes the Russian version of some Zdob si Zdub's own songs, and cover versions of folklore songs. The band's activity was appreciated by various TV channels (among them MTV Europe), magazines, radio stations, thus enriching its collection of awards. Their first Eurovision experience is Moldova's debut in the contest, dating back to 2005. At the 50th edition Zdob si Zdub represented their country with the song "Boonika Bate Doba", placed 6th in the Final. In 2011, the citizens of the Republic of Moldova empowered them once again to rock the stage at the Eurovision Song Contest. Zdob si Zdub participated with the song "So Lucky", which came 12th in the Final of the European contest. "So Lucky" was the first single from their newest album which was produced by Marc Elsner and recorded in Berlin in 2010. It is the result of the band's and producer's hard-work and creative quest. In January 2012, Zdob si Zdub released a new album in English Basta Mafia! under the German label Asphalt Tango Records. For the first time in its career, the band worked with a foreign producer Marc Elsner. The new album is the result of a very long and difficult creative process in Germany at Headroom Studio and Chisinau at Cuibul Studio. In February-March 2012 the band has concerts in Austria, Hungary, Germany, Denmark, and Switzerland as part of their European tour. On July 17, Zdob si Zdub played at the opening of the 27th Summer Universiade that took place in Kazan, Russia. On November 10, the band hold a great concert in Montreal. This was the first time the band was playing in Canada. On the eve of the winter holidays, on December 18, Zdob si Zdub hold an unique concert along with a symphonic orchestra. The event was the result of a successful collaboration with a master in musical arrangements Marc Oselski who selected ten songs and adapted them for a symphonic orchestra. The year 2014 started with lots of concerts and big plans. In autumn 2014, Zdob si Zdub will celebrate its 20 years anniversary by several great concerts in Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia and Ukraine. More info
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