Over the past several years, soprano Sabina Cvilak has achieved distinction as a highly accomplished opera singer, appearing in principal roles in opera houses and concert halls around the world. On the concert platform, Sabina Cvilak often accompanies tenor Andrea Bocelli, and has sung soprano roles in Mahler’s symphonies under the baton of maestro Gergiev.

Self-employed in culture, singer-songwriter, ethnologist, cultural anthropologist, and translator writing in Slovenian, Russian, and English. She has published two poetry collections, Journeys of the Soul (2012) and Overgrowing Spring (2020), and contributed to the anthology Light of Four (2024). She also writes fairy tales and stories, including Mr. Marčimar’s House (2021) and Sun Circle (2024). She has released several music albums, with the latest, Water Wind (2020), featuring songs in all three languages. She performs at festivals in Slovenia and abroad.

Sacco di Tempo is the solo project of Slovenian musician Peter Cimprič, a multi-instrumentalist and former bassist of the stoner rock band Carnaval. Operating under this alias, Cimprič has released albums such as Safe Changes and Tempo di Sacco, showcasing a blend of rock, alternative, and experimental sounds. While he performs most instruments himself, his music often conveys the depth and energy of a full band.

Sadye Gang is a music group from Celje, creating in the trap and cloud rap genre. The members are known for their energetic live performances and unique musical style. In 2024, they released the album Elegoon, featuring tracks like Trap House, Real Trap Shit, and Dunajski Drill. Besides music, they are also involved in chocolate production. They are active on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where they share their projects and achievements.

The Military Band of the Slovenian Armed Forces (The SAF Military Band) was formed in 1996 with the aim of performing military protocol-related tasks. It forms an intrinsic part of all Slovenian Armed Forces ceremonies, from events marking military unit anniversaries and oaths of enlistment to Slovenian state commemorations and transnational meetings. The Military Band carries out its mission also by holding concerts and taking part in charity shows and local community events. It has enriched Slovenian musical life with its diversified repertoire, as well as superb musicianship and interpretive artistry.

Currently one of the most promising and ambitious Slovenian talents, rapper, singer, dancer and actress of Syrian-Croatian origins is here to make a statement. Her musical expression, the fruit of collaboration with her brother, producer and MC SunnySun, is a highly explosive cocktail of contemporary hip-hop, trap, R&B and footwork tropes, and bouncy club rhythms from the UK and beyond sprinkled with some Arab influences. Her infectious feel-good hit “Otherside” made us all jump on the Sahareya hype train. But the hype is real, and we are now all waiting for her debut LP “Improvised Colors” to drop. Pure girl power in the tradition of icons like M.I.A. and Little Simz.

In the last year, Samantha Maya has performed on stages across Slovenia. She mainly performs pop/rock music with a mixture of r&b and funk.

The group of four musicians formed ad hoc in 2003 in order to play at a literary dinner dedicated to poet Janez Menart. The artists recreate their songs in unconventional and minimalistic arrangements, and are noted for their melodious a cappella singing, cabaret entertainment and incorporating satirical verses by Frane Milčinski – Ježek. In 2009, the band’s self-penned song “Dobri možje” won First Prize at the Festival of Slovenian Chanson. The group’s soundscape gradually evolved, progressing from the initial acoustic music to the extended line-up that includes electric guitar. Same babe’s current style fuses cafe-cabaret acoustic interludes with inspired a cappella singing and the edgy sound of a full-blooded band infused with elements of rock, funk and punk.

Samo Kutin is known for his use of unconventional instruments, be it instruments that have already disappeared from everyday use or sound-making contraptions that feature strings, wood, pumpkins, stone, glass and waste material. One of the traditional instruments in his repertoire is the Hungarian medieval stringed instrument hurdy gurdy, which he plays at experimental and improvised music events. He conducts children's workshops, creates music for storytelling and theatre performances and is member of several ensembles, including Samo Gromofon, Salamandra salamandra, Najoua, Horda grdih and Širom.

Samo Sam is a Slovenian rapper known for his introspective lyrics and distinctive style. He gained recognition with tracks like “Super fant” and “Sreča na vrvici,” which showcase his ability to blend emotional depth with catchy rhythms. Collaborations with artists such as Nipke and Gojko Hitmacher Ajkula have further solidified his presence in the Slovenian hip-hop scene.