Denis Zekirov

About me

Lenzburg, Switzerland

I've had the immense chanse that Esma Redzepova, known as the "Queen of the Gypsies", an outstanding macedonian singer, discovered my skills when I was at the age of 13. She adopted and fostered me. I graduated in her academy in Skopje and then I was invited to perform with her band around the globe. I was only 13 years of age when she, after 6 weeks of intensive training, ivited me to perform at the ceremonies when Bill Clinton was elected. Presently I perform mostly in Switzerland with Ssassa. Beside concerts at the fabulous "Oriental & Flamenco Gypsy Festival" I really love to perform for interactive concerts in schools.

Cultural background

  • Macedonia

Values

  • Adventure
  • Autonomy
  • Beauty
  • Boldness
  • Challenge
  • Community
  • Compassion
  • Creativity
  • Curiosity
  • Fairness
  • Faith
  • Friendships
  • Fun
  • Happiness
  • Honesty
  • Humor
  • Justice
  • Listening
  • Love
  • Optimism
  • Peace
  • Pleasure
  • Reliability
  • Religion
  • Reputation
  • Respect
  • Responsibility
  • Risk-taking
  • Self-Respect
  • Spirituality
  • Teamwork

Project Music

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Ki Dunya

This song was created with 4 Rrom-Musicians from Northmacedonia and Bulgaria. The lyrics are in the language of rromanes. It's not easy to translate because the words have many meanings. It could be interpreted like this: Receive the messsage, rayed by flowers, sung by birds, sent by the water falling from the mountains: The light is here, inhale it and be part oft this world. The subtext is to protect nature as much as you defend your own life, be part of nature and love it.

  • Electronic
  • Gypsy
  • Indian
  • Pop
  • Ritual
  • World
  • Bass
  • Mezzo-soprano
  • Vocal ensemble
  • Synthesizer
  • Cumbus
  • Tambura
  • Drum set
  • Tabla
  • Bansuri
  • Trumpet
  • Bulgaria
  • India
  • Macedonia
  • Switzerland
Musaik por Tanura
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  • 139 votes

"Musaik por Tanura" is a real melting pot of different styles and languages, composed by Christian Fotsch: The intro to "Tanura tari Ssassa" was originally composed as film music. In the lyrical Spanish part "Letra por Martinetes", Miguel develops the narrative of the Indian "Arai", who was born into a wealthy family clan, but who now prefers to live as a poor yet free gitano. The last part of the song explores in Spanish the exciting meanderings of courtship and how to win the heart of the beloved one.

  • Arabic
  • Flamenco
  • Fusion
  • Gypsy
  • Improvisational
  • Instrumental
  • Religious / Spiritual
  • Vocal
  • World
  • Background vocals
  • Mezzo-soprano
  • Singer
  • Tenor
  • Bass guitar
  • Cello
  • Cumbus
  • Flamenco guitar
  • Darabukka
  • Dombak
  • Duff
  • Duduk
  • Zurna
  • Trumpet
  • DJ setup
  • Armenia
  • Egypt
  • Macedonia
  • Spain
  • Switzerland
Čingrlaka
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  • 29 votes

This song has been composed by Christian Fotsch. The lyrics are written in Romanes by Denis Zekirov. At the age of 13 he got the chance to perform as lead trumpet player for the inauguration of Bill Clinton, along with Esma Redzepova, known as the queen of the Gypsies, who adopted him as her 47th and last son. Amrat Hussain, a tabla player from Jajpur, gives the song an Indian touch. Miguel Sotelo, a flamenco guitarist living in Sevilla, adds with his soloist playing a touch of flamenco to that happy song inviting people to dance.

  • Flamenco
  • Gypsy
  • Vocal
  • World
  • Bass
  • Singer
  • Flamenco guitar
  • Irish bouzouki
  • Tabla
  • Trumpet
  • Australia
  • India
  • Macedonia
  • Switzerland