Druga Godba 2023: Tarta Relena + Kadinelia

Tarta Relena
Marta Torrella, Helena Ros – vocals and electronics
Catalan duo Tarta Relena are further proof that the voice is an instrument whose possibilities are endless. After all this time, it remains capable of addressing the deepest and most timeless themes from all corners of the planet; and the problems that stem from the human condition are the same as they were centuries ago, regardless of the time and place in which we find ourselves. Since Tarta Relena's inception in 2016, Marta and Helena have used their voices to travel through the ages, but with a determination to create their own repertoire from an oral music tradition rooted in the Mediterranean. Electronics play a key role here, allowing the duo to rework ancient melodies without erasing their origin. Their vocal styles range from flamenco to jazz, and their languages from Catalan and Spanish to Greek, Ladin and Latin. The Mediterranean has never been so mystical. Tarta Relena are its history and its vision.

Kadinelia
Thanasis Zikas, guitar, tsabouna (Greek bagpipes), vocals – Evi Seitanidou, guitar, lyra, beatbox, vocals
When Kadinelia’s first concert recordings appeared a few years back, it was clear that Greece was witnessing the arrival of a strong new project by two superb musicians keen to insert their own blues and rock into the musical tradition of their home country, and to bring the resulting sound to every corner of the world. And they've been pretty successful at it too, embarking on a journey in which the timeless sounds of Greece are transformed into something wholly new, courtesy of some lovely acoustic guitar and harmony-singing. Add beatbox to this, along with traditional Greek bagpipes and lyra, and you have an explosive energy that proves that even small groups, in the case a duo, can offer an expansive experience for concert audiences. Their dedication and faultless live performances have earned them major recognition and a spot on numerous stages at home and abroad. A new tradition as redolent of the streets of Athens as of olive groves and vineyards.