Outhentic

Outhentic is a Bulgarian ethno jazz band. The band consists of Zhivko Vasilev (kaval, piano), Rayna Vasileva (vocal, percussions), Borislav Iliev (guitar, tamboura), Stoil Ivanov (drums, tupan).

Outhentic
Photo by: Martin Midolesov
Background information
OriginBulgaria
Genres
Years active2012 (2012)–present
LabelsOuthentic
Websitewww.outhentic.eu
MembersZhivko Vasilev
Rayna Vasileva
Borislav Iliev
Stoil Ivanov

Biography

The band was formed in 2012 by Zhivko Vasilev (kaval, piano), Rayna Vasileva (vocal, percussion) and their first guitarist Viktor Dzhorgov. In 2018, Borislav Iliev (guitar) and Stoil Ivanov (drums), became part of the group.

In band's biography, there are performances on various Bulgarian and international stages: Performance in the twelfth edition of the European Museum Night 2016 (Sliven, Bulgaria),[1] Glastonbury Festival 2017 (England),[2] etc.

Outhentic is a combination of the words: “out” and “authentic”, which is in the meaning of “out of the authentic”. Their style blends tastefully Balkan folk music, jazz and contemporary improvised music.[3]

In 2016, the band released their first self-penned album, in which guest performers from all over the world are participating. The album is titled “YesToday”.[4] In 2019, the band released their second album – “Transparent”.[5][6][7]

At the end of 2017 Outhentic performed at the secret concerts of Sofar Sounds Sofia. [8]

In 2018 they established an independent non-governmental organization incorporated for public benefit - Outhentic Foundation. It is focused on preserving, distributing and promoting world music and folklore, traditions both in Bulgaria and abroad. Its purpose is to advance the process of building spiritual values and enrichment of young people’s musical culture.[9]

In July 2019 they accomplished their project World Fest.

Collaborations

Тhe band has collaborated with extraordinary world-famous musicians and bands such as Juan Garcia-Herreros,[10] Stoyan Yankoulov, etc.

Discography
  • YesToday (2016)
  • Transparent (2019)

References
  1. Article about twelfth edition of the “European Night of Museums” (2016), Bulgaria (2–3 July 2016). "Article about twelfth edition of the "European Night of Museums" (2016)". tuidacastle.sliven.bg.
  2. Information about Outhentic at the Bulgarian Television's website about Glastonbury Festival 2017(UK), Bulgaria (10 July 2017). "Information about Outhentic at the Bulgarian Television's website about Glastonbury Festival". BTV.
  3. Article about Outhentic's first album "YesToday" at Bulgarian National Radio, Bulgaria (7 December 2017). "Article about Outhentic's first album "YesToday" at the Bulgarian National Radio". BNR.
  4. Article about Outhentic's first album "YesToday" at the Bulgarian National Radio, Bulgaria (7 December 2017). "Article in Bulgaria". BNR.
  5. Article about Outhenitc's second album - Transparent(2019), Bulgaria (1 October 2019). "Article about Outhenitc's second album - Transparent(2019)". jazziz.com.
  6. Review about Outhenitc's second album - Transparent(2019), Bulgaria (7 October 2019). "Review about Outhenitc's second album - Transparent(2019)". ukvibe.org.
  7. Review about Outhenitc's second album - Transparent(2019), Bulgaria (20 December 2019). "Review about Outhenitc's second album - Transparent(2019)". divideandconquermusic.com.
  8. Outhentic at Sofar Sounds Sofia, Bulgaria (10 December 2017). "Outhentic at Sofar Sounds Sofia". Sofar Sounds.
  9. Projects of Outhentic Foundation, Bulgaria (26 December 2019). "Project of Outhentic Foundation". outhentic.eu.
  10. Article about Outhentic at the Bulgarian National Radio, Bulgaria (22 October 2016). "Article about Outhentic". Horizont, BNR.
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