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The origins of Sevdalinka are not known for certain, although it is known to date at least as far back as to the arrival of the Ottomans in the medieval Balkans.Their melodies and the venerable lyrical figure of "Aman, aman" hint at a Sephardic and Andalusian influence, which can be explained by the arrivals of Sephardic refugees into Ottoman Bosnia, or more likely attributed to an Ottoman ...
The festival runs four competition programmes: [17] Guardians of Tradition – designed to showcase traditional Balkan folk music genres such as Sevdalinka and Starogradska. First Accordion – a competition programme for folk accordion musicians. Folk Music Competition Evening – a competition programme for newcomers and unsigned talent.
He was one of the founders of the Ilidža Folk Music Festival in Sarajevo. After initial success of the festival, intending to stir up new trends in traditional music, Zaim Imamović retreated from the festival at the beginning of 1970s. Zaim Imamović died in Sarajevo during the Siege of Sarajevo, on 2 February 1994.
This list includes folk festivals worldwide, except those with only a partial focus on folk music or arts. Folk festivals may also feature folk dance or ethnic foods. Handicrafting has long been exhibited at such events and festival-like gatherings, as it has its roots in the rural crafts .
Sejdefu majka buđaše is a folk song that is believed to have originated in Sarajevo centuries ago, while the region of Bosnia was a part of the Ottoman Empire. [25] The exact author is unknown. Over the centuries, the song spread amongst the Bosniak populations in Podgorica and the Sandžak regions of Montenegro and Serbia, respectively.
Zilha Armenulić (née Bajraktarević; 10 February 1939 – 10 October 1976), known professionally as Silvana Armenulić (pronounced [silvǎːna armɛ̌nulit͡ɕ]), was a Yugoslavian singer-songwriter and actress and one of the most prominent commercial folk music and traditional sevdalinka singers in Yugoslavia. She is called the "Queen of ...
Sejdefu majka buđaše is a traditional song that is believed to have originated in Sarajevo centuries ago, while the region of Bosnia was a part of the Ottoman Empire. [6] The exact author is unknown.
During all these years Zuzi Zu's also performed old Bosnian folk songs called sevdalinka. Famous interpreter of sevdalinka Himzo Polovina supported her to record the first sevdalinka song "Moj beharu ko li mi te bere" for the Musical Production of Sarajevo's Radio and Television. Aftar that she recorded about 20 of sevdalinka with National and ...