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First edition of "Krakra Jazz" with the participation of world-famous musicians

Photo: Pernik Municipality

The medieval Krakra Fortress near Pernik will be the stage of the first edition of "Krakra Jazz" with the participation of musicians from all over the world. The festival will be held on August 11 and 12 and entry is free. At the backdrop of the historical landmark performers will be Grammy Award nominee Thana Alexa, the Australian group "Brekky Boy", as well as the Danish star Ida Nielsen.

Favorite jazz hits performed by the members of the "Euro Cubans" band will be played from the stage of the Krakra Fortress, while an international jazz formation with the participation of Serbian musicians Alma Micic and Rale Micic, Bulgarian Petar Slavov and American drummer Gregory Hutchinson will also perform, as well as Polish band "Tantfreaky".



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