Balkan Folk

Balkan folk is a vibrant and diverse genre that blends traditional melodies, rich vocal harmonies, and intricate rhythms rooted in the musical heritage of the Balkans. It incorporates influences from Ottoman, Slavic, and Mediterranean traditions, often featuring emotional storytelling and themes of love, nature, and history. The instrumentation includes accordions, tamburas, violins, and traditional percussion, while vocal performances range from haunting sevdalinka ballads to lively, danceable tunes. Contemporary artists infuse modern elements like pop, jazz, or electronic music, creating a dynamic fusion that keeps the tradition alive while appealing to new audiences.

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Arben Gjeloshi
Armin Muzaferija
Aziz Alili
BOBI ANDONOV
Baja Mali Knindza
Black Mama
Catalin Si Ramona Lup
Catalín Munteanu
Darko Lazic
Dragan Pantic Smederevac
Emre Fel
Eri Qerimi
Formatia Nuntasii
Fratii Strugariu
Georgi Krastev
Gjeto Luca
Gökhan Ay
Ion Petreuș
Ionut Craciun
Isidora Zebeljan
Kenge me qifteli
Krajisnici Nedeljko i Dragan
Manele VTM
Margineanu
Matija Milutin
Memet Petrovci & Isuf Rashiti
Mergim Mjeku
Mustafa Isakovic
Nemeček
Nencho Balabanov
Nicos
Nikola Cuturilo
Shyhrete Behluli
Sinan Sakic
Tatiana Eva-Marie
Teya Dora
Tozovac
Trio Gušt
Tzanca Uraganu
Valeria Peter Predescu
Vali Pentea Sava
Veja
Vera Matovic
Vëllezërit Lleshi
Vëllezërit Zogaj
Zoran Starcevic
Zoran Starcevic Stari
Šejma Mehić
Emre Fel
Tzanca Uraganu
Teya Dora
Sinan Sakic
Manele VTM
Darko Lazic
BOBI ANDONOV
Baja Mali Knindza
Tatiana Eva-Marie
Shyhrete Behluli
Margineanu
Nicos
Eri Qerimi
Georgi Krastev
Mergim Mjeku
Gjeto Luca
Fratii Strugariu
Ionut Craciun
Catalín Munteanu
Catalin Si Ramona Lup
Tozovac
Šejma Mehić
Vera Matovic
Formatia Nuntasii
Trio Gušt
Nencho Balabanov
Arben Gjeloshi
Gökhan Ay
Armin Muzaferija
Zoran Starcevic
Ion Petreuș
Nemeček
Mustafa Isakovic
Kenge me qifteli
Vëllezërit Lleshi
Dragan Pantic Smederevac
Isidora Zebeljan
Nikola Cuturilo
Veja
Vali Pentea Sava
Zoran Starcevic Stari
Black Mama
Memet Petrovci & Isuf Rashiti
Valeria Peter Predescu
Krajisnici Nedeljko i Dragan
Aziz Alili
Matija Milutin
Vëllezërit Zogaj