Opis za: Ana Popovic Beograd
1976
13 May 1976 - Ana Popovic is born in the old town of Belgrade, formerly Yugoslavia, the first daughter of Milutin and Vesna Popovic. Five years later their second daughter, Maja, is born. Ana grows up in a warm and loving family where music is very important. Her father Milutin is a creditable guitar / bass player, always inviting friends for nightly jam sessions. In this atmosphere Ana grows up, often listening to her father’s impressive blues and soul record collection. Finally, at 15, Ana picks up her father’s guitar.
2011
From January till March Ana moves to New Orleans to record her 6th studio album, and 3rd Eclecto Groove release. The back to the roots & blues album ‘UNCONDITIONAL’ is produced by Ana Popovic and Grammy Award winning John Porter. The record features New Orleans very best musicians like Ana’s slide idol Sonny Landreth and Jon Cleary on B3 and piano. Also incredible harp player Jason Ricci makes a guest appearance.
In July Ana is honored to appear as a special guest at BB-King's German shows. During the summer The Ana Popovic band is scheduled for an impressive 35 summer festivals all over Europe and the USA. The song 'One Room Country Shack' recorded at Unconditional, is the Pick-Of-The-Week in US today, American's biggest national newspaper. Unconditional makes it to Billboard Blues Charts for 9 weeks peeking at #7. The album is at # 70 at Amazon's all music bestsellers list and # 1 at Amazon's contemporary Blues bestsellers list. Ana jams with Buddy Guy, Sonny Landreth , John Popper (Blues Traveler) Walter Trout and many others.
GUITARGODESS, SINGER-SONGWRITER ANA POPOVIC TO RELEASE 'UNCONDITIONAL', RECORDED IN NEW ORLEANS, ON AUGUST 16, 2011
Widely regarded as one of worlds very best female guitar-players - Ana Popovic is set to release her new album, UNCONDITIONAL, August 16 on EclectoGroove Records. Recorded at the famous Piety Street recording studios in New Orleans, it is Ana's sixth studio release.
Unconditional is produced by Ana Popovic and Grammy Award winning John Porter. “I recorded in Eclectic cities like Memphis and Los Angeles but always wanted to go to New Orleans the capture something of their rich musical history" says Popovic, who was born in Belgrade, Serbia . "I loved being in New Orleans for a period of 3 months. I love everything about that city. It's vibe, spirit and optimism and not to forget hospitality and kindness of the people. I think it influenced the album in more ways than just musically. "
Popovic was recently honored to appear as a special guest at BB-King's German shows. Her previous studio release, 'Still Making History' made it's way to no.3 at the US Billboard chart, for a total of 19 weeks. On 2011’s Unconditional, Ana truly is a guitargodess illustrating a daring slide on a powerful guitar record that presents a soulful fusion of contemporary and classic blues. The album features New Orleans very best musicians like Sonny Landreth, the amazing Jon Cleary and David Torkanowski on hammond B3 and piano, Calvin Turner on bass and Doug Belote on drums. "I was fortunate to have the fabulous Sonny Landreth - my slide idol since my Belgrade years- to play on the album, a dream come true'' says Popovic. Also incredible harp player Jason Ricci makes a guest appearance.
Of the album’s twelve songs, eight are originals by Popovic from which two co-written by writing partner Mark van Meurs. Also on the album, songs from the rich blues history done by some of Ana's favorites, like Koko Taylore, Buddy Guy, Otis Span, Nina Simone and Sugar Pie DeSanto. “The title Unconditional, Ana explains, "describes what I feel on stage. That place is simply unconditional. It is magical. It’s just me and my guitar, notes, sounds and drum grooves. I let the band lift me up, and I feed off of their energy. I hate to think when playing. I only feel. Unconditional is how I stand towards my music -it’s mine, it’s sacred, and it’s with no boundaries. Absolute, definite. I tend to put everything I have into it and don’t let anything or anyone get in between, except the people that truly inspire me."
Release date: August 16, 2011
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January 2012
27-01 ICE MELTING BLUES CRUISE
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28-01 PAKKASUKKO BLUES & JAZZ FEST.
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29-01 DE NIEUWE NOR
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February 2012
03-02 CULTURKREIS GELDERLAND
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10-02 MAHINDRA BLUES FESTIVAL
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March 2012
15-03 ALTE MAELZEREI
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17-03 B JAZZ FESTIVAL (EARLY SHOW!)
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30-03 SALAISE BLUES FESTIVAL
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31-03 LE BOIS AUX DAMES
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July 2012
01-07 BLUES FROM THE TOP
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15-07 NORTH ATLANTIC BLUES FEST.
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28-07 PRIVATE EVENT
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August 2012
18-08 HARVEST MOON BLUES FEST
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24-08 SIERRE BLUES FESTIVAL
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October 2012
27-10 LEGENDARY RHYTHM & BLUES CRUISE
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28-10 CARIBBEAN LRBC
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29-10 CARIBBEAN LRBC
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31-10 CARIBBEAN LRBC
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November 2012
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02-11 CARIBBEAN LRBC
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22-11 SPIRIT OF 66
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29-11 MEISENFREI
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30-11 HOT JAZZ CLUB
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December 2012
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02-12 SCHWARZER ADLER
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