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Based in Zagreb, Croatia, 'Le Zbor' (Le Choir) is the first lesbian and feminist choir in southeastern Europe. Since its formation in 2005, the choir has gained a reputation as a major promotor of human rights and activism through its music, performing regularly both at home and abroad.

Repertoire
Le Zbor´s repertoire consists of covers of Croatian and international pop rock hits (including songs by Dolly Parton, Rammstein, Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, Velvet Underground), revolutionary songs (such as Po šumama i gorama), and traditional songs in new arrangements. Le Zbor´s speciality is songs about women or songs that address them, such as covers of Suada, Jovano Jovanke, Candy Says and Katyusha.

Discography
Le Zbor released their first album, Hrvatske Budnice (Rousing Croatia), on May 17, 2012, through the independent label Dirty Old Records.

Performances
Le Zbor have given over 100 performances, in Croatia and abroad. International performances include:
 * Various Voices Festival in London, 2009
 * The Gay Games in Cologne, 2010
 * The Regenbogen Ball in Vienna, 2011
 * The Festival of Self-Organised Choirs in Belgrade, 2011
 * The Women's Music Festival in Germany, 2011
 * The Lesbian Spring Meeting in Nuremburg, 2012
 * The Festival of Political Songs near Salzburg, 2012

Collaborations
Apart from concert performances, Le Zbor has taken part in various art projects (films, theatre shows, fine art exhibitions, fashion shows, even a comic book), and collaborated with famous croatian artists and art collectives such as Sanja Ivekovic, Ivana Popovic , Dubravka Crnojevic Caric). A short documentary film was made about Le Zbor in 2009, entitled «God save Le Zbor». It was shown at several festivals in Croatia, Slovenia, Sebia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Macedonia.