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Synopsis

300 songs were published in 1967 from Hamdija Šahinpašić's repertoire, recorded in the early 1950s at the Serbian Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Deep Dive

Why Watch

  • Meet Hamdija Šahinpašić, a master of traditional Bosnian songs.
  • See rare recordings from the Serbian Academy of Arts and Sciences.
  • Find out about the preservation of traditional music.

Did You Know

  • Hamdija Šahinpašić lived from 1914 to 2003.
  • Miodrag A. Vasiljević recorded Šahinpašić in the early 1950s.
  • A publication in 1967 included 300 of Šahinpašić's songs.
  • The songs were published bilingually in Bosnian and Russian.

Perfect For

Ethnomusicology enthusiastsBosnian cultural historyTraditional music lovers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Hamdija Šahinpašić?

Hamdija Šahinpašić was a Bosnian singer known for memorizing traditional songs and belonged to a family famous for their songs.

What significant recordings did Miodrag A. Vasiljević make of Šahinpašić?

In the early 1950s, Miodrag A. Vasiljević recorded Šahinpašić singing dozens of songs at the Serbian Academy of Arts and Sciences in Belgrade.

How many songs were published from Šahinpašić's repertoire?

A 1967 publication included 300 of Šahinpašić's songs, published bilingually in Bosnian and Russian.

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