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Passionate music from the Balkans!

The name Sevdalini comes from the word svedah, which has come to mean many things over the years, but the original meaning of the word is love. This evening, the ensemble Sevdalini performs touching songs about passionate love and painful farewells. The music has its origins in the Balkans, but here it takes on a new form as the notes carry traces of both Swedish folk music and flamenco.

The traditional lyrical song known as Sevdalinka originated in the Balkans, with roots primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also in Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia and North Macedonia. The music and poetry have been interpreted and performed for over 500 years, and have been shaped and reshaped in encounters between different cultures and traditions in the area. 

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Clara Ljungkvist

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Mar 18, 2026

Music café series: Sevdalini - passionate music from the Balkans · Riksteatern

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