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Denis Sankovic Collection Zejanski zvonkari Zejanski Zvoncari is a musical group that consists of friends and family from the village of Zejane (northwest of Rijeka and Opatija). They take their name from a Zejane folklore group that visits villages in that area of Istria. They symbolize fertility and the coming of spring after the long harsh winter. Their costume consists of white trousers and sailor's shirts. In addition, they carry suba (sheepskin), klopote/zvone (bells), and a boca (ball). They sing, celebrate, and amuse during the last week of Shrovetide in a similar manner as Carnival is celebrated in South America and Mardi Gras is celebrated in New Orleans, USA. The album is a mix of traditional and popular songs all in ®ejanski, the Istro-Romanian language of ®ejane. The songs were recorded in October-November 1997. Thanks to Rozana Zulijani, Rino Blecic, and Mauro Doricic for their help in recording the songs. The performers are:
The instruments that they use are their voices, accordions, berde (tambura bass) and traditional zvoncari bells. These songs are dances and popular melodies performed mostly during Carnival (Shrovetide). The songs consist of instrumental dances and songs performed in the Zejanski dialect, the Istro-Romanian language of the village of Zejane. Zejanski Zvoncari selections:
(For a more in-depth description of the traditions of the ®ejanski Zvoncari, click here). |
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Fanti di Zejane The first group of songs below was recorded in Vele Mune, Istria, on July 19, 1998 at the ostarija "Zalukanov". The singers were Rado Lu Ovcaric, Boris Lu Ovcaric, Vilem Grzinkin, Robi Lu Misic, Jivina Lu Jozo, Luciano Luco Lu Ovcaric, Vlado Lu Didic, and Tone Lu Judle. The singers were accompanied by the accordionist, Rado Lu Ovcaric. At times, you can hear the spoons being played. These gents are all from the village of Zejane, about 2 km southeast of Vele Mune. They have been friends for over 50 years. In some instances, you can catch a word in ®ejanski, the Istro-Romanian language of ®ejane. The songs were recorded on video camera, transferred to audiotape, and then transferred digitally to .MP3 format using MusicMatch software. The ostarija " Zalukanov" is a bar so you will hear a lot of external noises, voices, doors slamming, etc. from others in the bar. Singing was typically done with accordion accompaniment or a capella and was the main form of entertainment especially on weekends. I'll provide a brief description for the songs. The song titles on some of the songs are unknown. Any help in this area and in the descriptions will be greatly appreciated. Istrian and regional:
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The second group of songs was recorded in ®ejane, Istria on August 17, 1998 at the summer home of Mirko and Mare Dorièiæ. The singers were Mirko Strpcev, Mare Pavicinova, Mario Fradelov, Ane Pavicinova, Tone Fradelov, and Ane Luhceva. These are three married couples and two of the men are brothers. They've known each other for over 60 years. In some instances, you can catch a word in ®ejanski, the Istro-Romanian language of ®ejane. The songs were recorded on video camera, transferred to audiotape, and then transferred digitally to .MP3 format using MusicMatch software. I'll provide a brief description for the songs. Istrian:
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The third group of songs was recorded in Euclid, Ohio, USA at my house after a wedding in the fall of 1990. The members of the group included Vlasta Luhceva, Edi Rodela, Frane Markotov, Joze Krihotov (Bacic), Ane Luhceva, Kate Luhceva, Tone Fradelov, and others. I apologize to the others for forgetting. The songs were recorded on a tape recorder, massaged with Goldwave software to remove noise, and then transferred digitally to .MP3 format using MusicMatch software. The sound quality is fair. Istrian and regional:
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