DHARMA is a musical duo from Serbia, performing improvised experimental jazz music, inspired by the internal Sound. Music of Dharma is a combination of various acoustic and electric instruments, processors and loopers. It is an experiment, interactive exchange of ideas with emphasis on jazz, ancient Sanskrit mantras, and Balkan elements, practice and play with the sound acoustics. Members of Dharma are Jasna Jovicevic (saxophones, flutes, percussion) and Armand Mesaros (bass). They play on prestigious festivals in Region ( Green Town International Festival, Novi Sad International Festival, Ethno.com Festival, various concerts), and their new album “Travellers” is shortly coming out.
„Travellers” is a studio album, combining various improvised and composed melodies and musical situations. Duo is creatively experimenting with acoustic sounds, looped ostinatos, free improvisation, el.effects, and mantras, such as 32 names of Durga, Gayatri mantra, and Shiva mantra. The aim is to produce calm meditative, but also exciting musical environment, free of forms, rules, concentrating on the Sound itself. 8 songs are just one moment of their inspiration.
Jasna Jovicevic is a saxophonist and composer, who spent twenty years abroad, studied and played (Budapest, New York, Toronto, Brazil, India, etc.). Her long musical experience in jazz music, led her into improvisation and experimenting, deriving inspiration from Nature, yoga and sound diversities. Jasna holds a master degree in music and yoga teacher license, works as an educator, directing a cultural NGO, plays in several bands, and she is an active participant on the local and international jazz scene.
Armand Mesaros is a professional musician, bass guitarist, who plays a variety of styles in multiple musical groups. Educated in Subotica and Budapest, he is one of the co-founders of Junior Music Studio in Subotica, with a broad experience as an educator. He is engaged in documentary films and videos, and also an active member of local and international music scene.
Please, visit our facebook page, where you can find audio, videos and photos of our small group.
