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The film centers on Hamdija Šahinpašić, a traditional Bosnian singer known for his ability to memorize songs in their authentic forms. Born in 1914, Šahinpašić came from a family recognized for its musical heritage. In the early 1950s, Miodrag A. Vasiljević recorded him performing dozens of songs at the Serbian Academy of Arts and Sciences in Belgrade.
In 1967, a publication featuring 300 of Šahinpašić's songs was released, presented in both Bosnian and Russian. The film captures his significance as a subject of interest for ethnomusicologists and folklorists, emphasizing the preservation of his repertoire through high-quality recordings.
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