Međimurska popevka is a folk song originating from the
Međimurje region of northern
Croatia
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Description
Međimurska popevka is a form of folksinging widespread throughout the northern part of Croatia bordering
Slovenia
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Hungary.
It has historically been performed by solo female vocalists, although in modern times it is performed both individual and in groups, and both men and women. The songs can be performed in vocal, vocal instrumental, or instrumental as well as monophonic/multipart renditions, as musical genre, or incorporated into dance.
Popevka commonly takes place in social and community gatherings, such as weddings, religious gatherings, annual holidays, and in modern times, folk festivals.
References
External links
Međimurska popevka – zaštićeno kulturno dobro* (UNESCO video)
Croatian culture
Croatian folk music
Međimurje
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