Aleksandar Sanja Ilic is one of the most successful composers of several music genres in former Yugoslavia. His group “Balkanika“consists of young, famous and talented musicians who play old Balkan instruments and a specific formation of rock band. Balkanika came into existence in 2000, and has continually developed their unique sound ever since. Combining elements of world music based on the powerful rhythm of the Balkans with a modern feeling and sensibility, their distinct sound is both world and Balkan. The group is made up of 10 musicians; two female vocalists and one ...