About Sevdalinka
Sevdalinka is a music genre in the 1470s. It is usually classed as a form of Bosnian and Herzegovinian folk music.
Among the best-known names in the style are Šaban Šaulić.
From Wikipedia
Sevdalinka, also known as sevdah, Bosanski sevdah is a traditional genre of folk music originating in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sevdalinka is an integral part of the Bosniak culture, but it is spread among the other peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina and across the ex-Yugoslav region as well, including Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. The actual composers of many sevdalinka songs are unknown because these are traditional folk songs.
In 2024, Sevdalinka was included on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Sevdalinka.
- ↑ Bosnian and Herzegovinian folk music
Key artists
- Šaban Šaulić
Frequently asked questions
What is Sevdalinka?
Sevdalinka is a music genre in the 1470s. It is usually classed as a form of Bosnian and Herzegovinian folk music.
Where and when did Sevdalinka originate?
Sevdalinka originated in the 1470s.
Who are famous Sevdalinka artists?
Šaban Šaulić.