Join Anja & Zlatna on a musical adventure introducing the Balkans, a region imbued with a fascinating and curious history. With subjects of love, lust, jealousy, pride and turmoil, this is folk music of a diverse melodic and rhythmic tradition, enriched by a playful and exquisite musico-cultural crossroads. When the Roads Meet includes songs from Serbia, Greece, Romania, Bosnia, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Moldova and Russia. Hear melodies which have sprung from centuries long past and retained powerful threads and themes which still reach present day communities. Anja & Zlatna’s delightful musical interpretations will transport you to the faraway lands of the beautiful Balkans.

Anja & Zlatna invite you to embark on a musical journey of hardship, loss, grief and catharsis; a program that connects those universal values of humanity, which is ultimately challenging and rewarding. Inspired by a variety of repertoire from the Balkans and beyond, Love & Other Secrets brings together heavenly a capella chant, heart-breaking sevdah from Bosnia, colourful Russian street music, a homage to madness in ‘Yo soy La Locura’ and fiery improvisations in the Spanish Fandango. With harmony intrinsic to these songs, the voices of Anja and Zlatna will delight the soul and the versatility of the instrumentalists will charm the ears with the colours of unexpected combination.

Balkan Jewels is a celebratory evening, exploring songs and dances which have long been cherished by people from this region. Melodies and texts spring forth from centuries long past with their powerful threads and themes reaching out to our modern-day communities; leitmotifs of love, yearning and friendship bring together a diversity of melodic and rhythmic traditions […]

This is a celebratory evening, exploring songs and dances which have been long cherished by people from the region of the Balkans and Eastern Mediterranean. Anja & Zlatna’s delightful musical interpretations will surprise, delight and transport you to the faraway exotic lands beyond the concert hall.

Anja & Zlatna would like to invite you to our annual concert 'Music without borders' - in support of Befriend a Child in Detention community project. We hope to raise much needed funds for educational resources for these unfortunate Children. Location: 4 Elm Street North Melbourne, Hall of Congregation of Mark the Evangelist The programme will […]

Journey through a land imbued with a fascinating and curious history. Russian Caravan features traditional and street songs, exploring dreams, nature and integral questions of existence. From the ecstatic meditations of ‘Dusha maya pogreshnaya’, to the pensive street poetry of ‘Godi Mchatsya’ (Years Rush) and the patriotic war song ‘Katyusha’, experience the variety of Russian song with […]

Anja & Zlatna invites you to an exciting insight into the Balkans. Whether about weddings, working on the field or the sorrows and joys of love, the Balkans’ memorable music brings a plethora of stories coloured with multiple interpretations. Shed a tear for a friend whose burdens are turning her hair grey, enjoy a lively […]

Anja & Zlatna would like to invite you to our annual concert 'Music without borders' - this time, in support of a monastery in Ljubovija, Serbia (Манастир Свете Тројице) whose Monks are inspiring in their music and work for the community. The programme will feature beautiful and intricate music from the Balkans, Russia, Scotland, England, […]

Anja & Zlatna sing the exhilarating repertoire of the Balkans, sweet, songs with exciting, edgy harmonies and compelling driving rhythms. They sing love songs, stories from village life and dance tunes. Enjoy the tunes the Romani carried from place to place.

Anja & Zlatna continues a Balkan journey where the music and stories make you feel just like you are there. What happens when you fall in love when young and untried? Could you relate to a girl who loves to take off her shoes and dance until sunrise? Have you been to Florence, the birthplace […]