<![CDATA[Balkan Beats]]> Balkan Beats is your Saturday night party show not to be missed!
Celebrate your weekend with one hour of memorable Balkan beats, dancing and fun!

Balkan music is well known for its complex and layered sound, so tune in and be prepared for non-stop dancing!

It is hard to stay still while listening to Balkan Beats!

Enjoy the rich and expressive rhythms from our local and Australian bands who are passionate about Balkan music, alongside traditional Eastern European bands from the Balkans and Southeast Europe.

The gram: @balkan_beats_zed_digital
 

]]> en Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:21:37 +1000 https://4zzz.org.au/programs/balkan-beats/ <![CDATA[Balkan Beats]]> https://amrap-pages-image.s3.amazonaws.com/profile/8210.jpg?cacbeb=21418696 4ZZZ info@4zzz.org.au Balkan Beats is your Saturday night party show not to be missed!
Celebrate your weekend with one hour of memorable Balkan beats, dancing and fun!

Balkan music is well known for its complex and layered sound, so tune in and be prepared for non-stop dancing!

It is hard to stay still while listening to Balkan Beats!

Enjoy the rich and expressive rhythms from our local and Australian bands who are passionate about Balkan music, alongside traditional Eastern European bands from the Balkans and Southeast Europe.

The gram: @balkan_beats_zed_digital
 

]]> https://4zzz.org.au/programs/balkan-beats/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2026-09-26-20-00.mp3 <![CDATA[epi #409]]> Tonight, on the show, fun mix from traditional to modern, and rock tunes.
Welcoming music by local band Haystack Mountain Hermits, as well as Parno Graszt, Dánielfy, Hilal Kaya and more.

  • Songs played
  • Haystack Mountain Hermits - Money For Nothing
  • Ungus Ungus Ungus - Sauna Swing
  • VGmates - Together
  • Dimitris Papageorgiou - Prima Verso
  • Voodoo Drummer Duo - Tom Waits on Jesus, Devil & God
  • Manos Loutas - Blue L
  • Hilal Kaya - Sultan
  • Muki - Mi nismo isti
  • Rok Bulevar - U tvojim očima
  • EMI i MUKI - Hej ti
  • East of West - A Distinct Lack of Parrotfinch
  • Parno Graszt x Dánielfy - Ne sírjál értem anyám
  • Bilja Krstić i Bistrik Orkestar - JANO SEVDALINO
]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/balkan-beats/2026-09-26 20:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2026-09-19-20-00.mp3 <![CDATA[epi #408]]> Tonight, interview with Max Schollar-Root from the Ungus Ungus Ungus: the stripey, strange, swinging circus party band for the ages, defying definition while driving the dancefloor with bits of Balkan brass and bottomless beats and bass.

  • Songs played
  • Ungus Ungus Ungus - interview
  • Ungus Ungus Ungus - Funlerable
  • The Kittyhawks - The Dream
  • VGmates - Started All Anew
  • Lecia Louise - Woodstock
  • Ćine - Jutro
  • Grupa Tač - Zabranjeni rok
  • Sergio Japan x Sloveni x Richard III - Majko Zemljo
  • Bilja Krstić & Bistrik Orkestar - Szerelem, szerelem
  • Adrian Simionescu x Orchestre Marin Ioan - Tutti Frutti
]]> Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/balkan-beats/2026-09-19 20:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2026-09-12-20-00.mp3 <![CDATA[epi #407]]> In a couple of brief talks, the iconic performance artist Marina Abramović reflects on the power of long durational work, forming the Marina Abramović Institute and creating her most ambitious work yet in “Balkan Erotic Epic”. Marina Abramović reflects on a lifetime of bringing her radical ideas to the forefront of the art world.
 

  • Songs played
  • Sunny Luwe - Saturday Night
  • Marina Abramović - chat (part 1)
  • The Kittyhawks - Hold Your Fire
  • VGmates - Matushka
  • Hilal Kaya - Sümbül
  • Ungus Ungus Ungus - Poltergeist
  • Marina Abramović - chat (part 2)
  • Mychael Danna - Monsoon Wedding
  • Shooky - I ko zna...
  • Banex - Nepravda
  • Ćine - Drugačija
  • Riblja Čorba - Pobeći negde
]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/balkan-beats/2026-09-12 20:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2026-09-05-20-00.mp3 <![CDATA[epi #406]]> Anya & Vlad from Slavic-Australian folk-rock band: VGmates, talk about their tunes and upcoming gig “Common Nonsense” at Mirrorball Ministries on Sep 13th + local artist Malissa Johnson talks about her Balkan roots and her creation: he-ART-felt piece with vintage doilies from her family collection.

  • Songs played
  • Interview with Sydney band - VGmates
  • VGmates - Started All Anew
  • VGmates - Together
  • Alcides Neto - CANFORÁ
  • Mungo Jerry - In the Summertime
  • Interview with local artist - Malissa Johnson
  • Zdravko Čolić - Jedna zima sa Kristinom (music request by Malissa)
  • Ana Popović - You Got the Love
  • EMI i MUKI - Hej ti
  • Rok Bulevar - Stub ulične rasvete
]]> Sat, 5 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/balkan-beats/2026-09-05 20:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2026-08-29-20-00.mp3 <![CDATA[epi #405]]> Tonight, Goran Gajić and Malindi Morris from an ARIA-nominated world music and Balkan-jazz fusion trio: East of West talk about the upcoming gigs + the band leader Nathan Power of Melbourne band: Gusto Gusto, known for a unique sound blending funky world music with a cinematic Tarantino-esque vibe, talks about the new album and upcoming Brissie gig with Greshka + a variety of fresh tunes.

  • Songs played
  • Interview with - East of West
  • East of West - Gathering
  • Hilal Kaya - Bir Lokma Sevda
  • Con Kalamaras - Pasaliamaniotisa
  • BASHKA - Gönül Salıncağı
  • EMI x MUKI - Rob tvoj
  • Gusto Gusto - interview
  • Gusto Gusto - DST
  • Overtime - L Zepp
  • Željci - Mrska Dijaspora
  • Shooky - Podliv - Яeprezent
]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/balkan-beats/2026-08-29 20:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2026-08-22-20-00.mp3 <![CDATA[epi #404]]> Saturday night rock fever on the show!

Rock hour from Euro-rock nostalgia to current rock/pop tunes + musician The Srba

talks about his experience at the recent gig.

  • Songs played
  • The Srba - personal gig review
  • Atomsko sklonište - Treba imat dušu
  • Kontrola - Kafić
  • YU Grupa - Mornar
  • Jadranka Stojaković - Čekala sam
  • Muki - Plava noć
  • GORAN ĆINE STEVANOVIĆ - Zauvek
  • Rok Bulevar - Satkana od sna
  • SUNCOKRET - MOJE BUBE
  • Lecia Louise - Reeperbahn Blues
  • Salt & Steel - Never Tear Us Apart
  • Srećko Maksimović CECI - Instrumental - Za Milicu V
]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/balkan-beats/2026-08-22 20:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2026-08-15-20-00.mp3 <![CDATA[epi #403]]> Subscribe and support fiercely independent radio - one and only 4ZZZ + variety of tunes on digital radio on Saturday night.
  • Songs played
  • The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star
  • Bootleg Rascal - Oti [Feat. Danté Knows]
  • CC Thornley - The Contemporary Proletariat's Adventures in Neo-Feudalism
  • Fatih Ensamble - La flor del Ciruelo
  • Balkandino - NERDESIN
  • Tatonic - Tubby Time
  • Oz Harte - Staying in Bed While it’s Raining Outside
  • Disco Bambino & Nile Rodgers feat. Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Dancing Without You
  • Santana - Beijo de Longe
  • Rok Bulevar - Nemoj da me zoves
  • Suncokret - Prvi sneg
  • Bilja Krstic i Bistrik Orkestar - Kozar, Zurli trestat
  • Ranitha Fernando - Hypnotize
]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/balkan-beats/2026-08-15 20:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2026-08-08-20-00.mp3 <![CDATA[epi #402]]> It is the 4ZZZ Radiothon - Day 2!
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  • Songs played
  • The Selecter - On My Radio
  • CC Thornley - The Town With No Drummers
  • Bootleg Rascal - Baja El Arma
  • Tatonic - Rubbydub
  • BASHKA - DURAN BI
  • Bilja Krstic & Bistrik Orkestar - Šargor kolo
  • Zaz - J'ai deux amours
  • Oz Harte - A Chef Left in Peace
  • DVA - Three Weddings
  • Baba Zula - Bir Sana Bir de Bana (One For You And One For Me)
  • Amparo Sánchez - Que Te Pedi
  • Sue Ray - Holding On
  • Burak Yeter (feat. Danelle Sandoval) - Tuesday
]]> Sat, 8 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/balkan-beats/2026-08-08 20:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2026-08-01-20-00.mp3 <![CDATA[epi #401]]> A curated playlist designed to span a wide spectrum of musical genres and moods + new releases by Mariana Sadovska & Vesna, indifferentmonkey, and Ranitha Fernando.
  • Songs played
  • Willie Bobo - Spanish Grease
  • Srđan Japan - Sva naša proleća
  • Oz Harte - No Tengo Dinero
  • LELEK x MARIN - Tane
  • Chutney - Cantina (No Star Wars)
  • CC Thornley - Irish Cake Walk
  • Con Kalamaras - Kontrabatzides
  • Mariana Sadovska & Vesna (feat. Serhij Zhadan) - Where are you from?
  • Bilja Krstić i Bistrik orkestar - Ne goni konja mori Momiče
  • Lidija Janevska - Verna Ljubov
  • Nadia Sunde - No Ordinary Girl
  • Ranitha Fernando - Hypnotize
  • Vardos - Cine A Pus Circiuma In Drum
  • Honeybeast x Parno Graszt - Hullik a cseresznyefa virága
  • Rok Bulevar - Od pozadi ili s preda
  • indifferentmonkey - je-t-aime-je-t-aime
  • balkan beats sound system - alkohol feat dr nele karajlic
]]> Sat, 1 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/balkan-beats/2026-08-01 20:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2026-07-25-20-00.mp3 <![CDATA[episode #400]]> Celebration of episode number 400 with traditional Balkan music and the tunes from neighboring countries + back down under with folk tunes from QLD, NSW, VIC and TAS. 
  • Songs played
  • BILJA KRSTIĆ i Bistrik Orkestar - Smilj smiljana
  • Zhiva Voda - Ljiljano Mome (live)
  • Георги Минчев - Бяла тишина
  • LELEK - Tanani Nani
  • Lidija Janevska - Selo Veselo
  • Ensemble Pirin x Yordanka Dimitrova - Katerino, mome
  • East of West - Takt
  • Chutney - Zoom Bulgar
  • Con Kalamaras - Me Zounades
  • CC Thornley - 5 String Dubbing
  • Manos Hadjidakis - Ohto Eight
  • Стефка Съботинова - Притури се планината
  • Zhiva Voda - Sedna na vecera (live)
  • Macedonian Early Music Band - Pajduška
  • FSB - След десет години - Ten Years After
  • Bilja Krstić & Bistrik Orchestra - Kad ja pođoh na Bembašu
]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/balkan-beats/2026-07-25 20:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2026-07-18-20-00.mp3 <![CDATA[episode #399]]> Tonight, musician and poet Srboljub Subotić – The Srba, reads a few poems from his poetry book ‘Wild Flowers’, + fresh tunes from Jack Quigley, Hermanos Gutierez, Mike Rizk, Panjabi MC and more.

  • Songs played
  • Srboljub Subotić - poetry book ‘Wild Flowers’
  • KONTROLA MOZGA - SAM PROTIV KISE
  • Rok Bulevar - Nebesko plavo
  • Plavi Orkestar - Ti Misliš Da Je Meni Lako
  • Panjabi MC - Mundian To Bach Ke (Dario Nunez & Juany Bravo)
  • Hermanos Gutierez - Los Ojos Del Condor
  • Mike Rizk - Mediterranean Dream
  • Jack Quigley - Dhunkasho (Kissing) [Feat. Qare The Mask]
  • INFUZIJA - Vrijeme leti
  • BLACK BUTTON BLUES - Istina
  • Timëa - Dazed and Dazzled
  • Kontrola - Kafic
  • Muki - Blizu
  • ĆINE - Heartbeat
]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/balkan-beats/2026-07-18 20:00:00/