Yu Grupa-Bus To Zion LP +12'', Rock Village Records (Autographed Limited Deluxe Edition)

The album "Bus to Zion" brings eight cult songs by Yu Grupa, recorded in new reggae arrangements, which in an original way brings together two distant, but very close in spirit countries - Serbia and Jamaica.

The songs were recorded at the legendary Tuff Gong Studio, founded by Bob Marley, as well as at Anchor Studio in Kingston. The project is signed by producer Voja Aralica, and the contribution of producer Makonnen Blake Hanna, as well as Petar Jelic, who helped to overcome all production, language and cultural barriers, is especially highlighted.

A story about the symbolism of butterflies, one of the album's central metaphors, gave a special emotional tone to the promotion. Connecting the famous song "Crni leptir" (eng. Black Buterfly) with the story of children suffering from epidermolysis bullosa, Mr. Miljuš announced that all revenue from the sale of records and CD editions, which is expected to amount to 20,000 euros, will be donated to the DEBRA association, which helps butterfly children live without pain.

A journalist Olga Kepčija gave a musical review of the album, emphasizing that "Bus to Zion" is an anthology release and that it is not just a reinterpretation of songs, but a new reading of one's own musical heritage through an authentic reggae groove and Jamaican mystique. The new album was released in a limited series of 500 copies, each of which is numbered and contains an LP with eight songs and a maxi single, and all records are signed by members of Yu Grupa.

The album "Bus to Zion" once again confirms that the Yu Grupa despite an impressive career spanning almost six decades, is unstoppable and ready to continue exploring, combining and redefining their own sound, leaving behind a lasting musical imprint in music history.

Photos: Uros Latinovic