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At Frusion we're always delighted when we get to work with truly inventive artists and with Magnifico boy do we have that.. we now represent Magnifico in multiple territories both for him and his band (7 on the road and RED HOT) but also a brand new amazing project with the Serbian Army Orchestra with whom he came together after being involved in the music of a ultra popular movie Montevideo a taste of a dream.. You can book either from us virtually the world over, the music is mad fabulous and virtuoso but for now.. a little history...

During a family holiday in socialist Yugoslavia a quarter of a century ago, little Robert Pesut and his father set out to buy new shoes. Instead, dad bought him a guitar. At that moment, Magnifico was born, evolving over the years into a consummate showman who with great humor uninhibitedly sends up the mafia, homophobia, racism and corruption with a sly, Slavic wink.

He created a taboo-breaking album entitled "Who is a Cefur?" (a common Slovenian insult for southerners), which grew into a massive movement against racism. He went a step further on the cover of his next album, appearing half-naked in leopard shorts as the new Sexy Boy; this time, his chorus "Magnifico is a Faggot" he addressed homophobia among Slovenians. Once an insult, faggot became the new mantra of audiences of all ages, sexes and sexual preferences.

In 2002 his provocations reached as far as European Parliament: he was the mastermind behind the Slovenian entry in that year's Eurovision Song Contest. "Only Love (Samo lijubezen)" was sung by a trio of transvestites and sparked anti-gay protests across Slovenia and furious debate in Slovenian Parliament, reaching as far as the European level.

An established film actor his life sometimes seems like a film; adored at his concerts by audiences ranging from teenage girls to grey-haired men, he's a gay icon and an intellectual's delight. A key to explaining the Magnifico phenomenon probably lies in the fact that he is accepted by both the critics and the nameless multitude of hairdressers, workers, farmers and secretaries; his concerts are accompanied by the screams of teenage girls, the nodding of machos and deep discussions of intellectuals.

His songs are a well-mixed cocktail of various musical styles: pop, funk, techno, twist, R&B, Latino, Turbofolk and Balkan rhythms, all with a sly cheeky humour and SATIRE !!! and now with a HUGE Orchestral sound for some shows.

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