Pjevaj mi pjevaj sokole – Paljuv, HR

Muška pjevačka grupa iz Paljuva

Ante Buterin – Lead Voice (prvi glas 1)
Šime Bakić – Lead Voice (prvi glas 2)
Vice Buterin, Dinko Buterin, Duško Buterin, Ivan Buterin, Tomislav Buterin – Second Voice (pratnja)

Lyrics (HR)
Pjevaj mi, pjevaj, sokole, šalaj sokole
K'o što si sinoć pjevao, šalaj pjevao
Pod moje drage prozorom, šalaj prozorom
Moja je draga zaspala, šalaj zaspala
Studen joj kamen pod glavom, šalaj pod glavom
Ja sam joj kamen izmak'o, šalaj izmak'o
I desnu ruku podmak'o

Lyrics (ENG)
Sing, my falcon
As you sang last night
Beneath my sweetheart's window
My sweetheart fell asleep
She has a cold stone under her head
I took the stone from under her head
And put my right arm instead

The male vocal group from Paljuv, Croatia, is an ensemble that cultivates the rich vocal traditions of the Ravni Kotari region and its home village. The group's members, who are local residents, are dedicated to maintaining and transmitting the old forms of folk singing characteristic of the area. Their repertoire is based on traditional songs passed down from generation to generation, and their activities are an important part of preserving and promoting the intangible cultural heritage of the local community.

Paljuv is a picturesque village located in the Ravni Kotari region of northern Dalmatia, close to Benkovac. Surrounded by a typical Mediterranean landscape, it is characterized by a peaceful rhythm of life. Paljuv is part of the rich cultural heritage of Dalmatia, a region known for its traditional music, polyphonic singing, local rituals and the hospitality of its inhabitants. The village is an example of Dalmatian rural culture, where traditions related to agriculture, crafts and folklore are still alive.

Ravni Kotari is a region in northern Dalmatia, Croatia, stretching between Zadar and the Krka River. It is an area with an unusually rich history and tradition combining many cultures. The fertile plains located here have been conducive to settlement and agriculture for centuries, making Ravni Kotari a place where Slavic, Venetian, and Ottoman influences mingled. The region is known for its strong folk traditions, expressed mainly through music, dances, and crafts. Traditional music includes distinctive ojkanje songs and kolo dancing, performed during festivals and events. These art forms not only provide entertainment, but also express identity and belonging to a region that has gone through various political and cultural transformations over the centuries.

"Pjevaj mi pjevaj sokole" is a popular traditional “na bas” song. It is characterized by two-part harmony. It is practiced across the Balkans with different regional variants. It is based on intervals of a third, quart, and fifth. The lyrics describe everyday life of the community and are strongly associated with the local identity

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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)