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Musicology Barcaffè Sessions: The Concerts We Deserve

Musicology Barcaffè Sessions is an international concert series that has been bringing acclaimed international and regional artists to Belgrade since 2014, spanning jazz, soul, funk, R&B, blues, world music, and contemporary genre-blending sounds.

Unlike traditional festivals concentrated over just a few days, Musicology operates as a ten-month concert season, featuring carefully curated standalone performances once or twice a month.

The project’s mission is to give audiences in Belgrade and across the region continuous access to the international music scene and to artists who regularly perform at some of the world’s most prestigious festivals and venues.

AN INTIMATE CONCERT FORMAT

One of the defining features of Musicology Barcaffè Sessions is its limited capacity and the unique proximity between artists and audiences.

Rather than large arenas and stadiums, most concerts take place in intimate club settings, giving audiences the opportunity to experience artists they are used to seeing on major international stages from just a few steps away.

This format creates a different concert dynamic, encourages genuine interaction between artists and audiences, and delivers the sense of immediacy that has become one of the signatures of the Musicology Sessions experience.

FROM FESTIVAL TO A TEN-MONTH CONCERT SEASON

Musicology was founded in 2014 as a festival.

Following its first two festival seasons, the concept evolved in 2016 into Musicology Barcaffè Sessions – a series of individual concerts taking place throughout most of the year.

The new format created greater flexibility when booking international artists and coordinating dates with their European tours, while also allowing Musicology to maintain an ongoing relationship with its audience throughout the concert season.

The first season in the new format brought a series of sold-out shows, paving the way for Musicology’s regional expansion:

Ljubljana – 2017

Zagreb – 2018

Skopje – 2021

What began in Belgrade has since grown into a recognizable regional concert platform.

WORLD-CLASS ARTISTS ON THE MUSICOLOGY STAGE

Over the years, Musicology Barcaffè Sessions has presented some of the most prominent names in contemporary jazz, soul, funk and R&B:

Gregory Porter, Robert Glasper, Cory Henry, Snarky Puppy, Mario Biondi, Keziah Jones, Angie Stone, Meshell Ndegeocello, Incognito, The Brand New Heavies, Manu Katché, José James, Hindi Zahra, Selah Sue, Kyoto Jazz Massive, PJ Morton, Nicola Conte, KNOWER, MonoNeon, Frank Gambale, Liv Warfield & New Power Generation Hornz, Kovacs, Lalah Hathaway, MARO, and many more.

The program combines established international names with contemporary artists who are pushing genre boundaries and shaping the next generation of the global music scene.

EDUCATION AS PART OF THE MUSICOLOGY CONCEPT

From the very beginning, Musicology Barcaffè Sessions was conceived as more than a concert program.

An important part of the project is dedicated to music education and the development of young musicians through workshops, masterclasses, and direct encounters with visiting artists.

The aim is to give young musicians and emerging artists from Serbia direct access to the knowledge, experience, and creative processes of internationally acclaimed performers, without having to travel abroad to find these opportunities.

Artists who have shared their experience and knowledge with young musicians include Robert Glasper, Angie Stone, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Gregory Porter.

The workshops explore different aspects of professional and artistic development: from performance and improvisation to songwriting, the creative process, and building a career within today’s international music industry.

MORE THAN A CONCERT SERIES

Today, Musicology Barcaffè Sessions operates as a concert, cultural, and educational platform connecting international artists, the regional music scene, emerging talent, audiences, and partner brands.

Its year-round continuity allows Musicology to be more than just another event on the calendar. It is a platform that builds and develops audiences over time, champions outstanding contemporary music, and strengthens Belgrade’s position as a relevant destination on the European live music map.

Musicology Barcaffè Sessions – The Concerts We Deserve.

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Season 26/27

24.09.2026.

NIK WEST

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29.09.2026.

FINALE Musicology Showcase by Lenovo

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15.10.2026.

PJ MORTON – live

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04.11.2026.

KOVACS

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05.11.2026.

KOVACS – extra date

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27.11.2026.

 KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE ft. EONADO

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Season 25/26

11.09.2024.

FINALE Musicology SHOWCASE by LENOVO

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05 & 06.10.2024.

INCOGNITO

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17. & 18.10.2024.

JOSE JAMES

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03.11.2024.

MICHAEL LEAGUE & BILL LAURANCE

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29.11.2024.

Kyoto Jazz Massive ft. Vanessa Freeman & EOANDO

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20.03.2025.

LALAH HATHAWAY

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11.04.2025.

Jazzanova

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27.05.2025.

Yellowjackets

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17.10.2025.

KNOWER

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