ČARALICE by ZveN - Zvezdana Novaković

In less than a century, man has contributed to the mass extinction of species and pushed the Earth to the brink of an ecological catastrophe. We live on Earth, but it’s as if we don’t hear it! Our ancestors wisely participated in her circle of life, connecting with Nature’s cycles and creatures through song and ritual.
In Zvezdana Novaković’s new project “Čaralice”, you will hear ritual songs dedicated to Nature, as well as ancient magic chants and spells that our ancestors used to treat various physical and mental illnesses. The author found musical lyrics and created original melodies of praising the sun, calling for the bees and calling the rain especially for this project. She searched for the material in a collection of old records from Slovenia and neighboring Balkan nations. Zvezdana composed the music in a modern vocal sound image and also wrote some new compositions using ancient spells originating from Slovenia.
The “Čaralice” project is a hommage to all of the Slovenian pagan believers who re- spected and lived with Nature. These songs reflect a world in which Humanity was merely a humble part of the Universe, expressing its responsibility for existence through thoughts, words, and actions.

Tracklist

1.	SHOD / Gathering	1:12

2.	DAJBOGEC	4:28

3.	ODI DEŽEK / come little rain	3:11

4.	DAJ DEŽA / come on rain	3:41

5.	DIVJA PTICA / wild bird	7:07

6.	ČARALICE BLUES	4:08

7.	ČRNA NUČ / black night	5:49

8.	PESEM ČEBELAM / song to the bees	4:52

9.	SEVERNICA	4:45

10.	RAZHOD / separation	0:53

Credits

released October 8, 2024

Avtorica vseh kompozicij in aranžmajev razen melodije Odi dežek (3) je Zvezdana Novaković ZveN
All compositions and arrangements with the exception of melody from Odi dežek (3) by Zvezdana Novaković ZveN
Umetniška vodja, producentka, skladateljica, glavni vokal, harfa: Zvezdana Novaković ZveN
Artistic director, composer, producer, lead vocal, harp: Zvezdana Novaković ZveN
Pevke / Singers: Jasna Žitnik, Ursula Luthar, Petra Prosen, Maja Zagmajster, Neža Janša, Sonca Menart, Zarja Menart, Kaja Horvat, Eva Mulej, Neža Bojovič
Gosta / Guests: Vlado Kreslin - vokal (3), Andi Sobočan – cimbale (3)
Glasbena produkcija in aranžmaji / Music production and arrangements: Luka Jamnik Mix in master / Mix and master: Marko Turel
Zvočno snemanje na terenu / Field recording by: Tomaž Grom (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) Studijsko snemanje / Studio recording by: Danijel Bogataj (1, 2, 5, 7), Luka Jamnik (3, 6)
Ilustracija prve strani / Illustration of front page: Eva Mlinar
Ilustracija s pevkami in pisava z roko / Illustration with singers and handwriting: Zarja Menart Grafično oblikovanje / Graphic design: Shtiliana Andonova
HVALA / THANK YOU:
Vsi prisotni pri ustvarjanju, raziskovanju in nabiranju gradiva za Čaralice
All people involved in creation, research and collection of material for Čaralice: Vlasta Mlakar, Boris Čok, Alenka Gololičič, Daša Medvešček, Mojca Sfiligoj, Sonca Menart, Zarja Menart, Kaja Horvat, Jasna Žitnik, Belanorqua, Tomaž Šantl, Maja Krebl, Nada Žgank, Luka Dakskobler, Tinka Pobalinka, Ana Duša, Jaka Škapin, Shtiliana Andonova, Jožko Kutin, Irena Cerar.
Pevke / Singers: vse moje drage pevke Čaralice, za zaupanje in vokalno čaranje / all my dear singers of Čaralice for their trust and vocal magic Družina / Family: Katarina and Milutin Novaković, Suzana Fridl
Ljubezen / My love: Grega E. Voglar
Ta projekt je nastal s finančno podporo Ministrstva za kulturo RS in Telekom Slovenije, d.d.
This project was financially supported by the Ministry of Culture RS and Telekom Slovenia, d.d.
KONTAKT / CONTACT:
www.zvenmusic.com
studiozven@gmail.com, zvezdana.novakovic@gmail.com www.facebook.com/charalicemusic
ZveN Records, 2022 - ZNO CD 001

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