Tomislav Goluban celebrates a career milestone with 20 Years on the Road, his fourteenth studio album, commemorating the 20th anniversary of his first solo concert, held on December 16, 2001 in his Croatian hometown. All music was recorded live in the studio using three different sets of musicians in Croatia and Austria. Guest vocalists from America contributed to all but three tracks, creating these celebratory songs, released a year later than planned due to pandemic challenges.
In addition to recording artist, Goluban is also an international touring blues singer and harmonica player, leader of his own band, blues educator, radio DJ and festival producer. His discography reveals diverse styles including Delta, country and Chicago blues, zydeco, rock ‘n’ roll and world music; recorded in formats ranging from the raw Delta duo sound to full instrumental arrangements for up to 20 musicians. He is the recipient of five Porin, Croatia’s most prestigious national music awards.
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Coming from the Croatian region of Zagorje his music is naturally inspired by traditional melodies which can be heard on a number of albums like Kaj Blues Etno or Med Bregi.
International reviews prove that the universal language of music needs no translation.
“When I look at the track list of the CD I see that all lyrics are in Croatian. Despite that I still sing the first song out loud. Well, sing along… Tomislav Goluban sings Na Zagorskom Brijegu , over a hill near Zagorje, and I sing Down By The Riverside”
This unique approach to The Blues has resonated well with the Croatian music scene, earning 5 Croatian Music Awards “Porin” as well as 3 Croatian Musicians Union awards “Status”.
The sole Croatian endorsee of the world’s finest and most famous harmonica manufacturer “Hohner”
One of the founders and the first president of the “Croatian Blues Forces” association which has since become the recipient of The Keeping The Blues Alive award given by The Blues Foundation based in Memphis (TN / USA)
