Aj, kolika je Jahorina planina explained

Aj, kolika je Jahorina planina (Oh, how big is Jahora's mountain) is a traditional sevdalinka song from Bosnia and Herzegovina.[1]

It was covered by many singers and bands, including Nada Mamula, Hanka Paldum and Teška industrija.

Lyrics

Kolika je Jahorina planina
Type:single
Artist:Nada Mamula
Released:1952
Genre:Folk
Label:Jugoton

Nada Mamula version

Her version is performed with harmonica. It was released on 78 rpm shellac.

Teška industrija version

Their version of this folk song is one of greatest hits from 1970s. The video was filmed on Jahorina.

Kolika je Jahorina planina
Type:single
Artist:Teška Industrija
A-Side:Aj kolika je Jahorina planina
B-Side:Kovači sreće
Released:July 11, 1975
Recorded:1975
Genre:Hard rock, rock
Label:Jugoton

In popular culture

TV Sarajevo sketch show Top lista nadrealista named fictional pastry shop after this song.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vajta i pjesma "Aj, kolika je Jahorina planina" . Vajta and the song "Aj, kolika je Jahorina planina" . 19 January 2018 . 17 July 2022 . Radio Sarajevo.