Romanian world music duo Balkan Taksim has released a new single titled ‘Žali Zare’ which is based on a popular song from Southern Serbia. The song tells the story of a young man who prepares to leave his loved one behind, in order to get into the armed resistance. His words are an invitation to mourn his departure, as he goes far away, to fight. The tone is rather sad, Death is waiting around the corner.
‘Žali Zare‘ will appear in Balkan Taksim’s upcoming debut album “Disko Telegraf,” scheduled for release on May 28th, 2021 on Buda Musique. Balkan Taksim was formed by composer Sașa-Liviu Stoianovici on vocals, Bosnian šargija, synthesizers; and Alin Zăbrăuțeanu on samplers.
Disko Telegraf, recorded in its entirety in Sașa’s and Alin’s home studios in Bucharest during the past two years. The music was inspired by a trip that Sașa made alone through the Balkans and Turkey, spending a large amount of time in Anatolia. All these experiences marked him deeply and contributed decisively to the birth of this album.
Buy Žali Zare or Disko Telegraf
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