Klime Kovaceski is a U.S.-based, Macedonian-born composer, songwriter, and producer whose decades-long career began in the underground post-punk scene of the late 1970s and 1980s and has since evolved into a global body of work, shaped by collaborations with artists across dozens of countries, cultures, and contemporary musical traditions.
He began as a co-founder of Afektiven Naboj, a pioneering band in the former Yugoslav alternative scene, drawing influence from artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Iggy Pop, Robert Fripp, and Brian Eno. In the early 1980s, he further developed his musical direction through projects like Padot na Vizantija, creating compositions that would continue to evolve over the decades. After moving to Miami in 1984, he continued refining this body of work while maintaining strong ties to his roots. He traveled to Macedonia and returned to music in 1989, forming the band Anastasia, and in 2022 re-emerged with Kovaceski Music, an international project that blends chamber, ambient, post-punk, and world music into a cinematic, contemporary sound performed by musicians from around the world.
As of late, however, Kovaceski's passion and creative focus have shifted toward neoclassical music. His latest compositions emphasize expressive piano, strings, and acoustic instrumentation, creating deeply emotional, cinematic works that draw inspiration from classical traditions while maintaining a contemporary voice.
"I have been carrying the songs from the album WOUNDS within me
since the mid 80's, when I first played them in North Miami Beach, FL.
These songs emerged from my experiences of leaving behind my home, my family and friends, and the band
Fall of Byzantium.
For me, creating a song has always felt like opening a wound in my soul. As the song takes shape, the wound begins to heal. Until now, none of my songs have felt completely finished.
This marks my first serious musical endeavor since 1989, when we recorded the initial tracks for the band Anastasia.
On the "MUSIC" page, discover a world of fresh musical inspirations.
For a glimpse into my restaurants and life in the USA, wander over to"
KlimeKovaceski.com & MiamiRCG.com
Music & Lyrics:
All music composed and all lyrics written by
Klime Kovaceski
(Macedonia/USA)
Collaborators:
I want to express my deepest gratitude to all 68 collaborators from 32 countries who have enriched my music with their
extraordinary talent, generosity and selflessness, and with the time they have devoted to my musical journey.
Each of you has left a unique mark on these songs, and I am truly grateful that our paths crossed through the universal language of music.
Karolina Goceva, vocal (Macedonia)
Andrijana Janevska, vocal (Macedonia)
Biljana Josifov, vocal (Macedonia)
Tijan Jazadzievski, mix & master (Macedonia)
Nikola Pijanmanov, art (Macedonia)
Natasha Garrett, English translation (Macedonia/USA)
Iva Jazadzievska, main vocalist (Macedonia)
Branko Ristovski, animation (Macedonia)
Lasko Dzurovski, typography (Macedonia)
Dragana Levenska, voiceover (Macedonia)
Ratko Dautovski, percussions (Macedonia)
Vlatko Terziski, clarinet (Macedonia)
Risto Solunchev, vocal (Macedonia)
Svetlana Jovanovska, vocal (Macedonia)
Tanja Tzarovska, vocal (Macedonia)
Saso Klenkoski, vocal (Macedonia)
Teda, vocal (Macedonia)
Danica I. Lepojevikj, voiceover (Macedonia)
Klajd Gorica, voiceover (Albania)
Mailén Arriola, vocal (Argentina)
Eliezer Murad, vocal (Argentina)
Hanna Patapova, vocal (Belarus)
Sergio Rabello, cello (Brazil)
James Baddeley, voiceover (Canada)
Daniel Jimenez, voiceover (Costa Rica)
Jasmin Mišić, synth (Croatia)
Donia Anis, vocal (Egypt)
Kilien Villoing, mix & master (France)
Florian Desbois, vocal/voiceover (France)
Nina, violin (Georgia)
Sebastian Gottlieb, piano (Germany)
Tihana Nikolic, vocal (Germany)
Orestis Exintaris, saxophone (Greece)
Marianthi, vocal (Greece)
Dimi De San, vocal (Greece)
Ashish Ali, vocal (India)
Ilia Mazia, duduk (Israel)
Avigail Danino, vocal/voiceover (Israel)
Nicola D’Adamo, drums (Italy)
Livia Montalesi, vocal (Italy)
Valentina Rybakova, vocal (Kazakhstan)
Cassandra McCowan, vocal (New Zealand)
Ofat, sax (Nigeria)
Abdullah S., video (Pakistan)
Tayyabah Irfan, graphic design (Pakistan)
Alia Fay, vocal (Poland)
Joylin, violin (Romania)
German Dmitriev, violin (Russia)
Anastasia Kareva, vocal (Russia)
Ivan, bass (Serbia)
Emilia Neh, vocal (South Africa)
Lora Yaneva, vocal (Sweden)
Farbod, duduk (Turkey)
Erkan Erginci, duduk (Turkey)
Peter Voronov, violin (Turkey)
Azuma, vocal (Turkey)
Alexander Gloshkin, bass (Ukraine)
Vladyslav Kim, vocal (Ukraine)
Olha Lishchyshyn, vocal (Ukraine)
Polina Chorna, piano (Ukraine)
Liliia Kysil, vocal (Ukraine)
King Marino, rapper (USA)
Heather B. Hawkins, PR (USA)
Daniel Johnson, voiceover (USA)
Napoleon Baca, synth (Venezuela)
Rebeca Subero, cello (Venezuela)
Thi Võ, website design (Vietnam)
Ognjen Vrljičak, photography (Yugoslavia)