Divojka se na gran' naslonila – Radovin, HR

KUD Radovin Ivica Dundović – Lead Voice (prvi glas) Ljubica Dundović, Pave Dokoza, Miro Uzelac, Milan Bolonja, Mira Beretin, Blasul Dundović, Radimir Rudela, Vjera Dundović, Ive Uzelac, Anđela Žeželj – Second Voice (pratnja) Nediljka Uzelac - Third Voice (kontrabas) Coorganiser – Ivica Dundović Lyrics (original): Divojka se na gran’ naslonila Špile špile, majle, gajle Oš kandare Mare, oš kandare Mare Jefle jefle, jegle jegle, ićićići ratata, Trumbe ratata I u Boga sriću zapitala Špile špile, majle, gajle Oš kandare Mare, oš kandare Mare Jefle jefle, jegle jegle, ićićići ratata, Trumbe ratata Lyrics (English): The girl leaned against the branch Špile špile, majle, gajle Oš kandare Mare, oš kandare Mare Jefle jefle, jegle jegle, ićićići ratata, Trumbe ratata And asked God to bring her luck Špile špile, majle, gajle Oš kandare Mare, oš kandare Mare Jefle jefle, jegle jegle, ićićići ratata, Trumbe ratata KUD Radovin has been active for many years in the village of Radovin, near Zadar, Croatia. It was founded in 1999 on the initiative of local lovers of tradition and culture, who set themselves the goal of nurturing and developing the heritage of the Ravni Kotari region, known for its rich folk culture. The members of the band draw inspiration from the traditions of the coastal part of northern Dalmatia. Their repertoire includes local songs with distinctive rhythms and melodies, including archaic forms such as "orzanje", which are unique to the region and have a long history. “Divojka se na gran naslonila” is a traditional “na bas” song. It follows the polyphonic tradition of the North Kotari Litoral (sjevernokotarsko priobalje). The first part is an introduction performed by the first voice (lead voice), then the second voice joins in, and at the end the second voice splits into a “low” and “high” variant (kontrabas). Radovin is a small village located in northern Dalmatia, not far from Zadar, in the Ravni Kotari region, which is famous for its fertile agricultural land, vineyards and olive groves. The village draws on the rich traditions of Dalmatia, being part of the cultural heritage of the region. It is distinguished by a special attachment to folk culture. The local community actively cultivates musical and dance traditions, characteristic of northern Dalmatia and Ravni Kotari: polyphonic songs and ancient dances that reflect the daily life, joys and hardships of the region's inhabitants. Sjevernokotarsko priobalje is a region that combines Slavic traditions with Italian influences, especially Venetian, which were strong during the centuries-long domination of Dalmatia by the Republic of Venice. The proximity to the sea has influenced the lifestyle of the inhabitants, which is reflected in the songs, music and culture. Maritime motifs and the lives of fishermen and sailors often appear in local folk songs, which have a melancholic and melodic character. These songs also served as a way of telling about the hardships of life at sea and longing for loved ones. Italian influences, mainly Venetian, contributed to the development of polyphonic music and enriched dance styles, in which Mediterranean elements can be heard. Traditional folk costumes from the region also have traces of Venetian influence, as can be seen in the cut and decoration. — About us – Balkan Polyphony is a field research project that collects traditional music from the Balkan area. We are not interested in any ideologies, we don't take sides in any historical conflicts. What interests us is traditional culture and its musical intricacies. — Our Partners: National Museum Zadar, Ethnological Department