Yu-mex

Yu-Mex is a distinctive music genre that emerged in the former Yugoslavia during the 1960s, drawing significant inspiration from traditional Mexican mariachi music. This unique blend reflects an admiration for Mexican culture among Yugoslav audiences, sparked by the popularity of Mexican films and music. Artists within the Yu-Mex genre, such as Zlatko Pejakovic and Ivica Serfezi, adopted elements like the emotional intensity of mariachi vocals and the incorporation of instruments typical to Mexican music, albeit with a Slavic twist. The songs often feature themes of love, longing, and nostalgia, resonating deeply with the listeners. Despite its specific cultural fusion, Yu-Mex thrived, showcasing the power of music to transcend geographical and linguistic barriers, and remains a cherished part of the region’s musical heritage.

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Album - 9 Tracks - Released December 25, 2023

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Animatori
Ibrica Jusic
Ivica Serfezi
Ivo Robic
Krunoslav-Kićo Slabinac
Kvartet Gubec
Kvartet Magnifico
Leo Martin
Ljubomir Milic
Miroslava Mrdja
Nikola Karovic
Predrag Gojkovic Cune
Pro Arte
Slavko Perovic
Tomislav Ivčić
Trio Tividi
Zlatko Pejakovic
Zlatni Dukati
Tomislav Ivčić
Krunoslav-Kićo Slabinac
Zlatko Pejakovic
Zlatni Dukati
Ivo Robic
Predrag Gojkovic Cune
Animatori
Pro Arte
Ivica Serfezi
Leo Martin
Ibrica Jusic
Kvartet Gubec
Ljubomir Milic
Miroslava Mrdja
Trio Tividi
Slavko Perovic
Nikola Karovic
Kvartet Magnifico