Sevdalinka is a form of traditional urban singing that is practised in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Recently, it was included in UNESCO’s National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- Sevdalinka is often referred to as the Balkan Blues.
- It is a melancholic urban love song dating back to the 16th century. It is a mix of South Slavic oral poetry and the music of the Ottoman Empire.
- Sevdalinka, often performed a capella or accompanied by traditional instruments like a lute, has been carried from generation to generation through performances at family gatherings.
