United Macedonia Diaspora

[UMDiaspora.org]

Synthesis to Headline Toronto UMD Global Conference 2010

http://umdiaspora.org/content/view/472/1/

Macedonian ethno music group Synthesis will headline the 2nd Annual UMD Global Conference in Toronto!!! Synthesis will perform on June 4, 2010 for aLIVE - A Macedonian Cultural Celebration and on June 5, 2010 for the Gala - two chances to see Synthesis live, DON'T MISS them both!!!

Synthesis combines the roots of Macedonian folk music heritage with contemporary arrangements, using a full range of original Macedonian instruments, such as the kaval, gaida, zurla, tapan, tarabuka and tambura. Powerful and explosive, Synthesis is the most exported Macedonian world music project.

The name "Synthesis" was chosen to express the concept of the group, which is to combine traditional sounds with contemporary arrangements to create a musical synthesis. Digging deeply into the roots of Macedonian folk heritage, with a serious concern for the basics of traditional compositions, the group has received high praise for breathing new life in this milieu.

The melancholic voyages of Synthesis, with the full emotional power of the heritage and the typical complexity of Macedonian rhythms should not be missed by any Balkan music fan. Macedonia has finally uncovered a contemporary world music project!

Synthesis carries on with the treatment of old, forgotten, and sometimes almost never heard songs, which are part of the rich Macedonian musical heritage, which, like Macedonian culture, has a long and enduring tradition.

Learn more about Synthesis by clicking HERE: http://www.synthesis.com.mk/eng/index.asp
Listen to their music on YouTube: YouTube - Macedonian Band Synthesis - Pomnish li

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aLIVE - A Macedonian Cultural Celebration
Macedonian culture comes aLIVE at The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel on June 4, 2010. A cosmopolitan array of performances, art/photography exhibits, cultural heritage, Macedonian food, and entertainment. Network, explore and delight in the culture of Macedonia.

More information about other performers will follow in the coming week...however, don't wait to buy your tickets. $40 per person, $35 for students (student pass also includes June 3, 2010 Screening of the documentary A Name is A Name). Click HERE: YouTube - Macedonian Band Synthesis - Pomnish li to buy your tickets. If you have already gotten a full-conference registration, no worries, this cultural program is included in the $299/$199 early registration!

Event Info
The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5H 2M9
June 4, 2010
8:00PM-1:00AM

Don't Wait - Get your Tickets TODAY!!! YouTube - Macedonian Band Synthesis - Pomnish li

[UMDiaspora.org]

Official Launch of the UMD Global Conference Website: http://www.UMDGlobalConference.org

[Grotius]

Did I just see that!?!? Reeker, the US Ambassador to Macedonia, who only days ago effectively called on Macedonia to change its name, is now part of the UMD promotional material for their Conference. In some way, I guess it makes sense. Maybe the UMD Global Conference can decide what name we will have?

[Vangelovski]

Did I just see that!?!? Reeker, the US Ambassador to Macedonia, who only days ago effectively called on Macedonia to change its name, is now part of the UMD promotional material for their Conference. In some way, I guess it makes sense. Maybe the UMD Global Conference can decide what name we will have?

It seems that is UMD's self-defined purpose - to choose our name.

[Mikail]

The grandsons of the communist traitors are now trying to dictate what we should do. What a shame the UMD turned out to be a sham!

[Volk]

Synthesis are fantastic!! Only wish I had the opportunity to see them live

[UMDiaspora.org]

Volk - you should come to the conference. Still time to register.

The United Macedonian Diaspora firmly rejects any efforts by persons or entities to rename the Republic of Macedonia. It is our view that the name of a nation state is an inextricable element of its sovereignty.

The video with Ambassador Reeker is a promotional video about the UMD 2009 Global Conference.

[Mikail]

The United Macedonian Diaspora firmly rejects any efforts by persons or entities to rename the Republic of Macedonia. It is our view that the name of a nation state is an inextricable element of its sovereignty.

Would you care to repeat this statement please and confirm this is the position of UMD.

Does your president, Meto Koliski, also support this position?

[UMDiaspora.org]

Yes, the United Macedonian Diaspora firmly rejects any efforts by persons or entities to rename the Republic of Macedonia. It is our view that the name of a nation state is an inextricable element of its sovereignty.

See: http://umdiaspora.org/content/view/417/51/

Our President Meto Koloski supports this position.

See latest news item: http://www1.voanews.com/macedonian/n...-92442929.html

[Mikail]

I thank you for your prompt reply.

[UMDiaspora.org]

Our pleasure! UMD President Koloski will be in Macedonia May 5-9, and will reiterate this UMD policy to the media and the Macedonian people.

[Vangelovski]

Meto,

Don't you get tired of writing about yourself in the third person?

[Volk]

Thanks for the invite, Makedosko leto ovaa godina

Keep up the good work

[Soldier of Macedon]

Did I just see that!?!? Reeker, the US Ambassador to Macedonia, who only days ago effectively called on Macedonia to change its name, is now part of the UMD promotional material for their Conference. In some way, I guess it makes sense. Maybe the UMD Global Conference can decide what name we will have?

Is that right........

The United Macedonian Diaspora firmly rejects any efforts by persons or entities to rename the Republic of Macedonia. It is our view that the name of a nation state is an inextricable element of its sovereignty.

Excellent. So surely then, you would not receive support from such persons, right?

The video with Ambassador Reeker is a promotional video about the UMD 2009 Global Conference.

Reeker, for all his past efforts at commending the Macedonians for providing troops, for speaking a few Macedonians words to a Macedonian crowd, has shown his colours. Do you really want the person quoted below promoting your organisation, Meto?

http://www.macedoniantruth.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3350&highlight=reeker

Иднината на Македонија е во прашање ако не се реши името

In case you're interested, here is how people like Reeker should be addressed:

http://www.macedoniantruth.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3368

[Mikail]

Why has it taken so long for UMD to clarify this position?

If indeed this is the position, can we expect to see an apology for previous statements which counter the current position?

Can we also expect to see a stable position by UMD on this and will UMD undertake an oath in upholding the values of The Macedonian Cause?