DAMIR IMAMOVIC - Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute, Evanston, IL on October 11

worldclassmusic.live is proud to present Damir Imamovic, the Bosnian master of the sevdah!

Doors: 7.30PM
Showtime: 8.00PM

Born to a family of bards, Damir's immersion in the world of Balkan music was, perhaps, inevitable given that his grandfather Zaim was one of the most recognizable folk musicians and sevdalinka musicians of the mid-20th century. 

Sevdah is a richly evocative Bosnian word, meaning pining or a longing (for a loved one, a place, a time) that is both joyous and painful, being the main theme of sevdalinka lyrics - comparable to Portuguese fado, Greek rembetika or French chanson in its dramatic narratives.  Sevdalinka originated during the Ottoman period in Bosnia and Herzegovina and was influenced by the music of the Sephardic Jewish and Roma communities, as well as the music of the Ottoman Empire. 

Damir has dedicated his career to performing the music of his homeland and sharing its rich, enchanting melodies and stories with audiences worldwide and educating listeners on its vibrant history.

http://en.damirimamovic.com/

Great reading:

https://othmansh.medium.com/exploring-the-soulful-melodies-of-sevdalinka-c08b8de329ed

https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/sevdalinka-traditional-urban-folk-song-01872

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfNw-QKisKw