Dario Marušić was born in 1957 and spent his childhood in northwest Istria. A musician and the founder of Istranova. He took part in a series of research projects on traditional singing and instruments in Istria. He performs as a soloist in his two bands (La sedon salvadie, Istrad Marusic), collects materials, teaches and mentors Istrian music workshops. He says that “the point of tradition is its transformation. But although it transforms, we should bear in mind that there are certain elements that have to be accepted by those who are torchbearers of this tradition, so that it may remain recognisable.”