Oj, ojkane, lička pjesmo mila (ojkan) – Kuterevo, Lika, HR

Описание: KUD “Dangubice” Kuterevo

Alen Šporčić - Lead Voice (počima)

Josip Bukovac, Željko Ladišić, Matej Šporčić, Josip Šporčić, Ivan Bukovac - Second Voice (pratnja, drugi glas)

The Leader of KUD - Matej Šporčić

Lyrics (ENG)
Oh, ojkan, my beloved song from Lika
You're dearest to us Ličani

Lyrics (HR)
Oj, ojkane, lička pjesmo mila
Najdraža si nama Ličanima

KUD “Dangubice” Kuterevo is a cultural association from Kuterevo in the region of Lika. The group protects local traditions: song, dances, customs, and costumes. The group performs at various events in Croatia and abroad popularizing the traditions of their village and the entire region.

Kuterevo is a village in Lika-Senj County, located on the slopes of Velebit. It has 385 inhabitants – Croats who are descendants of newcomers from Carniola and Gorski kotar. The inhabitants of Kuterevo traditionally lived from agriculture, shepherding, woodworking and textile crafts (Šporčić, 2024). What interested us in the vocal style of the Kuterevo singers was the third voice, which occasionally appears in 'na bas' songs.

Lika is located between the Velebit mountain range (to the west) and Plješevica and Kapela (to the east). Administratively, it belongs to the following counties: Lika-Senj County, Šibenik-Knin County and Zadar County. Lika has a rich history and a unique musical culture, which has been preserved to this day.

Lički ojkan is a traditional form of song originating from the Lika region in Croatia. It is characterized by a unique style of melody construction and a specific musical scale. In this form of singing, one singer begins the melody, usually starting with the syllable "Oj" and then the other singers join in, creating a harmonious whole. Lički ojkan is an important element of local culture and tradition, often performed during various social and family events.

Source: M. Šporčić, Pivaj grlo da te čuje gora, 2024.

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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.
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Our Partner: Narodni muzej Zadar, Etnološki odjel (National Museum Zadar, Ethnological Department)