Lydia Filipovic

2005, saw the raise of Lydia's new project "MEDITERRANEO". She sings Greek, French, Italian, Romanian, Montenegrin, Macedonian songs in a totally contemporary way, with new Jazz arrangements by OLIVIER GATTO. The Band includes legendary drummer BILLY COBHAM, kaval player THEODOSII SPASSOV, guitarist INBAR FRIDMAN, pianist CAMELIA BEN NACEUR & bassist OLIVIER GATTO.

Based mostly on more contemporary material, „Mediterraneo" is a musical trip through the different cultures surrounding the beautiful sea. Dark, joyful, intense, profound, meditative, pride, contemplative, the music of „MEDITERRANEO" reflects the spirit of the mediterranean people.

With this new band, Lydia performed at the Bucharest Jazz Festival in October 2005, Nishville Jazz Festival 2006, North City Jazz & Blues Festival in Zvecani (Serbia ).