Author: Marko Alpner
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Vlado Kreslin in black & white, Cankarjev dom
Thirty-four years of December concerts in Gallus Hall, and Vlado Kreslin still strips everything down to what matters. Voice, words and presence, even more timeless in black & white.
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Buldožer, 50 years
This year marks 50 years since the formation and release of Buldožer’s debut album Pljuni istini u oči. The anniversary was marked with the 50th Anniversary Box – Lik i dijelo, an extensive release featuring 8 LPs, two posters, and a photo book with detailed notes and a full band chronology by Nika Records. The…
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Vlado Kreslin, Cankarjev dom
Vlado Kreslin returns to Gallus Hall concerts for the thirty-fourth iteration. Can’t believe this was my first. Poet, musician, and troubadour, he remains an iconic constant in this fast-paced world. Joined by an extensive band and the Zimbabwean vocal trio Insingizi, whose a cappella traditions added another layer to the night, Kreslin once again reminded…
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Whose Photo Is This, Anyway?
Hi. You can call me “Slovenija”, but my friends can call me “TV”. It’s funny. And at the same time, it makes me a little angry and a lot sad. As a photographer, whenever a photograph catches my eye, my first instinct is to look for the author.
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From Spain to Speyside and Beyond
A relaxed end-of-year whisky tasting with Samo from Whisky Club Slovenia and Marko from EtOH, hosted by Broken Bones Distillery in Ljubljana. A welcome and much-needed pause from December chaos, spent with good company, full glasses, and a lineup of Tamdhu whiskies that deserved proper attention. To top it off, we were joined remotely by…
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Pilot – Anything But Therapy
“Blogging is not dead, it just got quieter,” said Roni Kordiš, owner and author of had.si, possibly the most iconic personal websites in Slovenia. The same goes for e-mail newsletters, especially when they try to promote a personal website. Alpner.com is something I’ve struggled to update consistently. It feels like the right moment to make…
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Božiček za en dan
Božiček za en dan is a volunteer-run, non-profit initiative focused on the unseen work of giving. The sorting, checking, logistics, and delivery of gifts to socially endangered individuals who might otherwise be forgotten during the holidays. What began with a garage and a personal car has grown into a large operation involving warehouses, vans, and…
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Hamo & Tribute 2 Love, Cankarjev dom
Joining Hamo & Tribute 2 Love for the second time this year was a perfect way to ease into a festive December. Two hours in Gallus Hall at Cankarjev dom brought a mix of nostalgia and a few new songs from the upcoming album. Matevž Šalehar Hamo, Martin Janežič Buco, Uroš Škerl Hipi, Peter Dekleva…
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Izštekani Rudi Bučar, Cankarjev dom
After an emergency last-minute relocation in October, Rudi Bučar and the band returned to Cankarjev dom on December 7. A sold-out Linhart Hall welcomed the reunion of the iconic trio Goran, Janez (guest) and Rudi, celebrating the album Kamen trn brin in a mostly acoustic setting. Goran Krmac on tuba, Anže Vrabec on piano, Gašper…