Međimurska popevka, a folksong from Međimurje

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2018
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Description: Međimurska popevka, a folksong from the Međimurje region, was historically predominantly a soloist vocal genre practised by women. Nowadays, it is performed in a broad range of social contexts, by individuals and groups, men and women, in vocal, vocal-instrumental, instrumental, monophonic and multipart renditions, as a musical genre incorporated into the dance. The element is practised in a broad range of social contexts, from solitary music-making to family and community happenings, and most inhabitants have experienced popevka in numerous situations throughout their lives.
Country(ies): Croatia
© Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia, 2017
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