Bosnia Express


Balkan soul made in Sweden
Bosnian music SEVDAH - accordion, blues rock, funk & Roma tones in a very own crazy concoction.
"They are all extremely talented musicians and have an infectious enthusiasm. It is simply not possible to sit still when the belt starts. This joy spreader pill has gone hot at home in the turntable and is guaranteed to do so for a long time. One of the most uplifting records I've ever heard. ” (LIRA Music Magazine).
Founded in 2001, has played hundreds of gigs in several European countries-at jazz clubs, rock festivals, wedding parties, offering various concert programs with 4-8 musicians. Also concert programs / workshops with the legendary Roman trumpeter KING NAAT VELIOV from the KOCANI ORCHESTRA (Macedonia), known from the films "The Time of the Gypsies" and "Borat".
Participates in Helena Bergström's film "What a Fucking Circus" (2017).
Winner of:
VÄSTRA GÖTALANDS CULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP (2004),
ANGERED CULTURE AWARD (2004),
SAMI Culture Prize (2004)
ÖSTRA GOTHENBURG CULTURE AWARD (2017)
Records / Albums:
1. “GOTHENBURG SEVDAH BLUES” (2003);
2. “TOO MUCH BALKAN BUSINESS” (2009).
3. “HIMZO & HENDRIX” (2014).
4. "TITO NASER NEHRU!" (2020)
5. "KARPUZA" (2023)
Distribution: Perro Negro Records (Mexico). www.perronegrorecords.com
Collection discs:
“BOMBARD DIRECTION NEW YORKA” (2010), Listen Loudest / Slusaj Najglasnije / Croatia.
“LA RESISTENCIA” (2013), Perro Negro Records / Mexico.
Members:
Jim Adler guitar, harmonica.
Nazif Hasanovic song.
Minur Hamid keyboard, accordion, vocals.
Riad Tutic guitar.
Samir Mehmed-bouzouki, guitar, violin.
Muamer Ramic guitar.
Armin Kusmic bass, vocals.
Zenaid Jugo drums.
Alismir Jugo percussion, vocals.