The 2012 Days of Poetry and Wine festival is set to undergo a substantial expansion by hosting some of the greatest contemporary poets. The central part of the festival will feature nightly poetry readings in original languages, including 25 poets from different countries who will read in 20 different languages. Most of the events will be held in Ptuj, with readings scheduled to appear also in Ljubljana, Krško, Padna, Murska Sobota, Ormož, Volče near Tolmin, Celje, Vrba na Gornejskem as well as Zagreb and Graz. Nightly readings will be accompanied by smaller-scale poetry events, with individual poets presenting their poetry on a smaller, more intimate scale. The readings will be rounded up by round tables intended primarily for poets and the expert public.
KONCERT: Damar
Actor Saša Tabaković and his seven-member ethno group DAMAR continue and develop the musical tradition of Balkan nations, with special emphasis on Roma songs and the Bosnian sevdah (songs of lament). In order to bring their music closer to a wider urban audience, the folk nature of the music is mixed to perfection with different bits and pieces inspired by jazz, romance, rock’n’roll, swing and blues music.