Dado Jehan(I)
- Sound Department
- Music Department
- Composer
Born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. A member of the New
Primitivism, an art movement of Sarajevo of the early eighties,
launched on the famous radio show "Primus". This movement had a
dramatic influence on the art, music and fashion scene, while actively
challenging the political status quo of the day. The program's popular
blend of satire and music brought continued opposition from the
Authorities, but its popularity was such that it was able to progress
into a TV broadcast, the highly acclaimed humorous sketch and music
show "Top-lista Nadrealista" ("The Surrealist Top List"). Many of the
items they wrote proved to have an acute critical perception of the
state the country was in and the developments which would eventually
give rise to the war in former Yugoslavia and Bosnia. During this
period Dado also performed as a key-board player with the rock band
Zabranjeno Pusenje (No Smoking Orchestra), which despite run-ins with
the authorities and censors, was able to release five albums, two of
which went gold. He closely collaborated with the distinguished film
director, Emir Kusturica (two times Winner of the Cannes Golden Palm).
Since moving to London in 1991, Dado has combined composing / producing
music with frequent live performances. He has been involved in numerous
music projects, working across the spectrum, from free improvisation to
fully scored music for films and commercials. His eclectic
compositional style seamlessly blends ethnic elements with jazz,
classics and contemporary works. As an energetic and accomplished
musician and musical director, he is continually in demand and has
worked with such diverse musicians as David Gilmour, Dave Stewart and
Leo Sayer, recording at many of the top London studios. Throughout this
period he has demonstrated his acting talent and managed to squeeze
several films into his work portfolio, as well as numerous TV
appearances in TV dramas and shows.