image: H.E. Dren Doli, Ambassador of Kosovo to the Netherlands
On the 3rd of June, The Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in the Kingdom of the Netherlands hosted the artistic performance titled “Spoken Music” with the Dutch-Kosovar artists Arben Ramadani and Luan Buleshkaj, in Het Koorenhuis, The Hague. H.E. Dren Doli, Ambassador of Kosovo to the Netherlands, welcomed the guests highlighting the importance of remembering the liberation day of Kosovo, that this year marks the 25th anniversary, which is annually celebrated by the Embassy of Kosovo in The Hague with a cultural event.
The performance began with the engaging spoken word act in English, Albanian and Dutch language by Luan Buleshkaj, accompanied by refined melodies played by Arben Ramadani. The two artists created an interaction between played music and poetry, capable not only of entertaining the audience but above all of transmitting a message by discussing personal as well as global themes.
This unique event was attended by the variegated audience of Dutch and international guests, including Ambassadors, representatives from Dutch ministries, international organisations based in the Netherlands, NGOs, members of the Kosovar diaspora in the Netherlands, closely followed and enjoyed the performance. The evening continued with a reception with snacks from the traditional Kosovar cuisine as well as drinks.
Info about the artists:
Arben Ramadani is an improvised pianist & composer. Coached by the English jazz piano-cat John Taylor, the Kosovar-Albanian pianist has created a context wherein his unique, subtle and interactive style can be heard. The influence of Albanian spiritual idiom in his compositions and playing defines his music.
Luan Buleshkaj is a word artist in the broadest sense of the word and an established name in the spoken word scene in the Netherlands. Since Luan entered the poetry world, he has performed on many renowned Dutch stages. He is known for his puns, language discoveries, rhythm and powerful delivery.
Central and Eastern Europe Center Communications-Unlimited thanks for the invitation to this unique event.
