Anastasia - Information about this band with news, discography and other band-related information.
Anastasia - A band performing medieval Macedonian music. Famous for making the soundtrack of the movie "Before the Rain" (winner of the Venice Film Festival and of an Oscar Nomination in 1995)
Kismet - An extension of the cult band Mizar this band is Australia based although performs regularly in Macedonia.
Anastasia - Band from Macedonia creating popular instrumental and vocal music with traditional influences.
Tsrvena Kniga - Recording and band information, plus sheet music and historical background on songs from the region.
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