Hanka Paldum
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Hanka Paldum is a popular Bosniak
Bosniaks
The Bosniaks or Bosniacs are a South Slavic ethnic group, living mainly in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a smaller minority also present in other lands of the Balkan Peninsula especially in Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia...

 folk
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....

 and sevdah singer. She is regarded as one of the best female sevdah performers of all time, and has diva status in her home country. She is a star that has been shining for the last three decades with full intensity at the very top of the sky above Bosnia and Herzegovina and countries that formed ex-Yugoslavia. She has been able to keep the attention of the fans by breaking boundaries and setting norms in the music industry with nothing more than her alluring voice, never resorting to vulgarity and indecency.

The first single

In 1975, Hanka won at the festival of amateur singers, “Pjevamo danu mladosti” (Sing for the Youth Day), with the song “Pokraj puta rodila jabuka,” text by Mijat Božović. Her prize was a chance to produce a single for Sarajevo Diskoton. This song was not a big hit at the time, but with time it fought for its place in people’s hearts and souls, and till this day it is sang by many. Hanka’s interpretation, gave the song a new and unique imprint.

At that time, producer and composer, Mijat Božović offered Hanka his partnership in recording two singles “Ljubav žene” (Love of a woman) and “Burmu ću tvoju nositi” (I’ll wear your wedding band) alongside the big folk orchestra Radio-TV Sarajevo.

She continued her partnership with Mijat Božović, who believed in her talent and that she was going to become a big folk star. He bestows her with the song “Voljela sam oči zelene” (I loved the green eyes) which in a few months became a big hit; for a long time the song was Hanka’s ID, and still to this day is a folk evergreen which even after 30 years is sang from Vardar to Triglav, in every bar, at every party all over ex-Yugoslavia. “Zelene oči” is a song for all times and all generations, one of rare folk hits which is sang also in Slovenian language.

After success with “Zelene oči” she performed as a debutant at the Ilidža festival with the song “Ja te pjesmom zovem” (I call you with my song), by Professor Julio Marić. Interestingly enough, the song was disqualified because one of the judges at the time, Milan Radić, who was a reporter, thought that the song was not worthy enough to enter the competitive part of the program. However, after the songwriter Juli Marić insisted the song be placed in the competition, Hanka indeed went on to compete. This song became a big hit and it still holds a place in people’s hearts and souls. Song was sang by many other singers after Hanka, but it is still remembered by the original interpretation of the song.

Hanka started singing at all of the elite places in Sarajevo alongside Omer Pobrić, a gifted and popular accordion player, and by doing so is gaining her vocal and performing experience.

Hanka married Muradif Brkic soon after he graduated from the University in Sarajevo. Shortly after, he went to the compulsory service in the Yugoslav People's Army, and Hanka started her first big Yugoslavian tour as a guest to big star of Sevdah music Meho Puzić
Meho Puzic
Meho Puzić was a famous sevdalinka performer from Bosnia and Herzegovina.-Discography:* 1971 - Jednom se živi* 1974 - Pusti majko jos veceras* 1979 - Majko, majko* 1979 - Šta cu kuci tako rano* 1980 - Pruži mi ruke ljubavi...

, singing the song “Ja te pjesmom zovem” (I call you with my song).

In 1979 Muradif Brkic finished his service with the army. With Hanka and Braco Đirlo they founded a record company “Sarajevo Disk” for which the rock band “Vatreni Poljubac” is playing with Milić Vukašinović
Milic Vukašinovic
Milić Vukašinović, a.k.a. Mitch Valiant is a musician from Serbia of Yugoslavian ethnicity. He was the founder of the rock band Vatreni Poljubac and drummer of the famous Yugoslav band Bijelo dugme.Born in Belgrade, he moved with his family to Peć when he was 6 years old...

 in the forefront. After hearing Milić’s song “Volio sam volio” (I loved, I loved), Muradif came to an idea for Hanka to record that song. At first Hanka was hesitant and even Milić wasn’t too thrilled about the idea: “I was a bit skeptical at first, but when I heard how Hanka sang that song; when I felt the power and temperament of her voice, I knew we were going to take over Yugoslavia”, Milić said. Interestingly enough master recording has been made at then quite rare 'Home Studio' environment owned by innovative producer and ethno-pop composer Nikola Borota - Radovan. Sure enough, Hanka’s, Milić’s and Borota's meeting was instrumental to her career and climb to the stardom. “Voljela sam, voljela” (I loved, I loved) in Hanka’s interpretation won the public over and resulted in sales over a million copies; the public loves her and the music critics are praising her. Hanka became recognized across the country, she is offered to sing in guest spots; holding her own concerts, followed by many prizes and recognitions: Oscar of popularity, three golden stars, named the female artist of the year…Career of a big singing star is beginning to shine.

Shining star

After significant success with that single, she recorded another single “Odreću se I srebra I zlata” (I will give up silver and gold) and at the same time is in preparation for her first album named after one of the songs which it includes “Čežnja” (Yearning). Along Milić Vukašinović as the author, other recognized names from the world of folk, pop and rock music are present: Goran Bregović
Goran Bregovic
Goran Bregović is one of the most internationally known modern musicians and composers of the Balkans. He currently splits his time between Paris and Belgrade, where he settled down during the Yugoslav Wars.Bregović has composed for such varied artists as Iggy Pop and Cesária Évora...

, Nikola Borota - Radovan, Bodo Kovačević, Mijat Božović, Blagoje Kosanin…Under the Nikola Borota's clever direction, for the first time in Yugoslavian folk music history, electronic music instruments and pop music arrangements were used, songs had different rhythm section treatment than ever before and as a result Hanka’s interpretations were different and original.

With the song “Voljela sam, voljela” and the album “Čežnja” new norms and standards were set in folk music, a new direction, in a way a small revolution: merger of folk and rock music and breaking of barriers between genres. With many music critics, composers and colleagues the album wasn’t faced with acceptance and praise, yet on claims that this kind of music undermines the traditional folk music. However, Hanka, along with her team, believed in herself and her success and was certain that the material, even if unusual and untraditional, was something new and possessed quality. That was confirmed later because “Čežnja” was overwhelmingly accepted by the public, broke many industry records, and is sold in over a million copies, and the songs in new folk-rock manner attracted listeners who never listened to her or folk music.

With non-traditional business approach Hanka started attracting the media as well as the public: as the singer promoted the album “Čežnja” on Opatija festival of music, she also promoted it in Belgrade and had her first solo concert in “Dom sindikata”, again musically produced by Nikola Borota - Radovan. Lazar Ristovski was on synthesizers, Dzemo Novakovic on lead guitar, Sanin Karic was playing bass, two double drum kits were deployed while Ljubisa Pavkovic and Mico Radovanovic were only two traditional instrumentalists present on stage, sharing the lead accordion roles. Tour of the whole ex-Yugoslavia followed, and almost every song from the album is a hit. Till this day “Crne kose” (Black hair), “Zbog tebe” (Because of you), Čežnja, and Zbogom (Goodbye) are listened and are part of her collection of folk evergreens.

In 1982, she recorded album “Sanjam” (I’m dreaming) with Milić Vukašinović as the author. With this album Milić created his life’s work, while Hanka went from a popular singer to a big Yugoslav star. Taking into consideration that “Sarajevodisk” did not have its own record plant, the album, because of overwhelming demand, was manufactured and distributed by four different companies. Hanka’s success was unheard of for Yugoslav music scene, she became the favorite in the eyes of public and respected by the music critics.

Hanka started her tour, and for the first time in folk music, held concerts in big sporting arenas across ex-Yugoslavia. In Belgrade’s “Dom sindikata” in seven days she held a record breaking 14 sold-out solo concerts. The Hanka-Borota-Brkic concept created euphoria among the people. Like the first album, almost every song on this album is a hit, especially the title song “Sanjam” and an absolute mega hit “Ja te volim” (I love you), likewise “Ljubav je radost i bol” (Love is joy and pain), and “Voljeni moj” (My beloved). She received a Yugoslavian star award, four Oscars for popularity in a row, a few female artist of the year awards, a gold plaque for humanist award, and won the following festivals: “Ilidža,“ “Vogošća,” “MESAM,” and “Poselu” from 202 Radio Belgrade program.

Hanka is one of rare singers who held solo concerts in very beautiful arenas “Lisinski,” in Zagreb, “Sava Center,” in Belgrade, and “Zatra,” in Sarajevo. She held hundreds of humanitarian concerts. She represented Yugoslavia in International Festival in Berlin.

At this time production companies were competing for the rights for Hanka’s new material. Hanka with help from Muradif decided to go with Belgrade’s “Jugodisk.” It was said that the bonus she received from Jugodisk is the highest in history of Yugoslavia. In 1983 she released the album Dobro dosli prijatelji
Dobro dosli prijatelji
Dobro došli prijatelji was the third album released by the Bosnian folk musician Hanka Paldum.01. Dobro dosli, prijatelji02. Necu oprostaj da ti dam03. Htio si sam04. Zena kao ja05. Usne moje da te ljube06. Kako opet voljeti07. Ne ljubi me nocas,mili...

(Welcome friends) whose complete author is Milić Vukašinović. A few tracks stood out the most, “Dobro došli prijatelji,” “Ne ljubi me noćas mili” (Don’t kiss me tonight dear), “Htio si sam” (You yourself wanted to), and “Neću da ti oproštaj dam” (I don’t want to forgive you).

The next album, “Tebi Ljubavi” (For you, my love) was released in 1984, with a new Kim Wilde image, which was a tremendous success. The hits written by Mišo Marković stood out the most, “Lažno su me voljele crne oči te” (Those black eyes loved me falsely), and “Ali pamtim još” (But I still remember), which became an evergreen in Yugoslavia, especially to the people who have left the region and now live in different areas of the world.

In 1985, with composer Miodrag Ilić and ensemble Južni Vetar
Južni Vetar
Južni Vetar is a Serbian music band famous for recording with many famous Bosnian & Serbian folk, pop-folk and turbofolk singers, such as Mile Kitić, Sinan Sakić, Kemal Malovčić, Dragana Mirković, Šemsa Suljaković, Ljubiša Stojanović -Louis, Merima Kurtiš -Njegomir, Šerif Konjević, Hanka Paldum,...

(Southern wind) she recorded the album “Nema kajanja” (There are no regrets). With this album she dominated the popular oriental folk genre, and made it one of the most successful albums of the year. The album had a few very big hits: “Nema kajanja,” “Pa šta” (So what), “Lutaj srce” (Wander, heart), “Hoću da budem samo žena” (I just want to be a woman), and “Kasno je za sve” (It’s too late for everything).

Once again, she went back to the studio with Milić Vukašinović in 1986 and recorded the album “Bolno srce” (Painful heart), which brought many hits including a win at the festival of folk music “Vogošća” with the title song “Bolno srce.” On this album she also recorded a sevdalinka “Sjećaš li se djevo bajna” with accordion player, Milorad Todorović.

Discography

Tracks Released
Čežnja


01. Hej, ljubavi

02. Ne trazi me

03. Kamo srece da ga nisam srela

04. Najdrazoj ljubavi

05. Ceznja

06. Zbog tebe

07. Bez ljubavi tvoje

08. Hocu lijepe reci

09. Crne kose

10. Zbogom
1980
Sanjam


01. Sanjam

02. Ja te volim

03. Ljubav je radost i bol

04. Voljeni moj

05. Uzalud mi trazis oprostaj

06. Nikad vise

07. Da l’ cu vise ikad ljubit’

08. Nikoga nema…pomoc kad ti treba
1982
Dobro došli prijatelji


01. Dobro dosli, prijatelji

02. Necu oprostaj da ti dam

03. Htio si sam

04. Zena kao ja

05. Usne moje da te ljube

06. Kako opet voljeti

07. Ne ljubi me nocas,mili

08. Ko je krivac, ti il’ ja
1983
Tebi ljubavi


01. Pamtim jos

02. Moras doci ove noci

03. Miris kose

04. Samo jednom ja odlazim

05. Pusti me,majko

06. Sarajevo, ostadoh bez reci

07. Lazno su me voljele crne oci

08. Nocas si bol, nocas si zelja

09. Dugo, dugo toplo ljeto

10. Balada mojoj majci

11. Prva ljubav
1984
Sjajna zvijezdo

(sevdalinke uz pratnju Omera Pobrica)

01. Sjajna zvijezdo

02. Trepetiljka trepetala

03. U Stambolu na Bosforu

04. S' one strane plive

05. Crven fesic

06. Moj dilbere

07. Kaharli sam, vecerala nisam

08. Put putuje latifaga

09. Sinoc ja i moja kona

10. Stade se cvijece rosom kititi
1984
Nema kajanja


01. Nema kajanja

02. Srce je moje kamen

03. Kasno je za sve

04. Hocu da budem samo zena

05. Pa sta

06. Lutaj srce

07. Ne idi

08. Ne dirajte uspomene

09. Ne smemo se rastaviti
1985
Bolno srce


01. Te su me oci lagale

02. Ostavljena zena

03. Uspomene

04. Ljubavi moja

05. Bolno srce

06. Ako ti kazem

07. Zbogom, voljeni moj

08. Tugo moja

09. Jugoslavija

10. Sjecas li se, djevo bajna
1986
Gdje si duso


01. Kazi mi

02. Hocu s’ tobom da se napijem

03. Milo moje

04. Odlazi covek

05. Gdje si duso

06. Vjerujem

07. Ne kuni ga, majko

08. Cemu srce da se nada

09. Za drustvo I dusu
1988
Kani suzo, izdajice


01. Kani suzo, izdajice

02. Ja za tebe nikad nisam bila zena

03. Ludo, ludo tebe volim

04. Trazis me kad je kasno sve

05. Tako me uzbudjujes

06. Izgorjecu, poludjecu

07. Za nas je stigao kraj

08. Bol bolujem
1989
Vjetrovi tuge


01. Odrecu se sveg’ na svijetu

02. Vjetrovi tuge

03. Sa, Sa, Sarajevo

04. Ne mogu kroz zivot sama

05. Trebam te

06. Nevjera tvoja, nevjera

07. Ljubi, ljubi

08. Nocima ga nema

09. Zivote, druze
1990
Uzalud behari mirisu


01.Ti si carstvo ja carica

02. Isplakah zadnju suzu

03. Pisala sam duga pisma

04. Zasviraj cigo

05. Ti si uvjek tu

06. Ljubav moja

07. Uzalud behari mirisu

08. Necu dragi dukate
1992
Stezem srce


01. Ne budi me

02. Placem

03. Stezem srce

04. Rana stara

05.Sokole

06. Sta sam ja bez tebe

07. Bosna

08. Svatovi meni ne pjevaju

09. Pjesma tuge

10. Tuga
1995
Nek' je od srca


01. Kakva ljubav takav joj i kraj

02. Kad vise ne budes tu

03. Jadna sam bez tvoje ljubavi

04. Rodjena sam

05. Ostani

06. Nek’ je od srca

07. Na sve navikne zena

08. Gazi, gazi

09. Svaka rijeka moru stici ce

10. Crni snijeg
1999
Dzanum


01. Dzanum

02. Tudja rana ne boli

03. Evo zore

04. Pjesma je sve

05. Ako bude ono cega se bojim

06. I da znas

07. Sama

08. I dan danas

09. Sta da ucinim

10. Sta ce meni
2001
S' kim si takav si


01. S’ kim si takav si

02. Nije to prvi put

03. Evo ti srce

04. Zasto smo se sreli

05. Svadjalica

06. Od behara do behara

07. Gdje su ruke te

08. Aman zaman

09. Med i mlijeko

10. Neka te, neka
2003
Zena kao zena

01. Samo tebi ja vjerujem

02. Placi za mnom

03. Hvala

04. Ljubav

05. Ja nemam snage

06. Usponene

07. Ja i ti

08. Kriva

09. Tragovi

10. Zena kao zena

11. Sto da ne

12. Sarajevo

13. Dodji

14. Mojoj majci
2006
Sevdahom kroz vrijeme

01. Sarajevo,divno mjesto

02. Il' je vedro il' oblačno

03.Teško meni jadnoj

04.Grana od bora

05. More soko pije

06.Osman-paša

07. Kraj tanana šadrvana

08. Ja te volim

09. Plačem već tri dana

10. Pod ružicu rumenu

11. Zvijezda tjera mjeseca

12.Mojoj majci
2007
Sevdah je ljubav

01. Ali pamtim još

02. Il' je vedro il' oblačno

03. Grana od bora

04. Moj dilbere

05. Stara staza

06. Moj golube

07. Ja te volim

08. Kraj tanana šadrvana

09. Zaplakala šećer đula

10. Zvijezda tjera mjeseca

11. Mojoj majci

12. Kad sam mlada da sam voda hladna

13. Der Asra

14. Osman Paša
2008

  • Najljepse pjesme 1
  • Najljepse pjesme 2
  • Iz Kulturne Bastine BiH (Sejo Pitic i Hanka Paldum)


DVD
Hanka Paldum s prijateljima (Sarajevska Zetra 2004)

DVD
Hanka Paldum - Sevdahom kroz vrijeme 2007 - Live
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