Balkan Melody (2012)
• August 3rd, 2012 • 1h 32min
Documentary, History, Music
Overview
What Swiss director Stefan Schweitert did for accordion music and for yodeling (Accordion Tribe, Cinequest, 2005; Echoes of Home, Cinequest 2008) he now does for traditional Balkan music. This wonderful film is also a love story – and a door into a world of musical wonders.
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