Dragan Ambrozic

For nations once at war, such musical exchange offers hope for the future of cross-border culture in a region where, for the most part, language is no barrier.

Under the slogan 'Planet Jazz', the 32nd Belgrade Jazz Festival explores the theme of the globalisation of jazz, featuring artists from Latin America, Scandinavia and everywhere in between.

It kicks off on October 26 and runs until October 30 at various venues across Belgrade, including Sava Centre and Dom Omladine.

While last year's festival highlighted jazz styles through past decades, this year's instalment, taking place from October 28 to November 1, will shift its focus to the future of the genre.