Julian Blue — Songs Without Borders

Julian Blue is een uniek Italiaans-Sloveens ensemble gecreëerd uit de ontmoeting van muzikanten van beide kanten van de grens, ter viering van de gedeelde culturele identiteit van Gorizia/Gorica en de geest van de European Capital of Culture 2025.\nThe band brings together Francesca Murro and Mia Marija Herceg on vocals, Federico Milone on alto saxophone, Joseph Nowell on piano, Tina Čeh on violin, Armando Luongo on drums, and Robert Jukič on bass. \nTheir repertoire crosses borders, generations, and musical styles, blending famous Italian and Slovenian compositions with traditional and folk songs from different periods. The music ranges from the cinematic worlds of Ennio Morricone and Nino Rota, to the distinctive voices of Gino Pauli, Bruno Martino, Jure Robežnik, Dušan Sepe, Gregor Strniša, Jani Kovačič, Janez Ramoveš and Laibach, alongside contemporary Italian artists such as Jovanotti. \nJazz, improvisation, classical influences, folk traditions, and popular music come together in a fresh and expressive sound. Rather than simply performing familiar melodies, Julian Blue reimagines them, creating a musical dialogue between two cultures that have shared the same territory, history, and stories for generations. \nOn October 5, 2026, Julian Blue brings this cross-border musical journey to Music Village, the legendary Brussels jazz club, offering an evening where Italy and Slovenia meet through jazz, song, memory, and improvisation.