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The first audio recordings of sevdah were made at the beginning of the 20th century. However, sevdah, as a musical-poetic genre, was in existence much earlier and is inextricably linked to the traditional song – sevdalinka &... More
In early December 2024, a significant announcement was made – sevdalinka, the Bosnian-Herzegovinian urban and folk song, was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. More
Cat Norman is a photographer and owner of the Sarajevo hostel, The Doctor’s House. This young American has lived in China, Nigeria, the Czech Republic and Germany, but she fell in love with Sarajevo and decided to stay. More
Sevdah is the name given to a traditional musical genre that is specific to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and those familiar with music call it “Bosnian Blues” because of its melancholy overtones. More
Dino Šukalo is one of BiH's best guitarists. Among other things, he is a member of the group, Sarajevo Jazz Guerilla; the Sevdah ensemble, Halka; as well as the back-up band for Dino Merlin, BiH’s greatest pop star. More
One of the biggest pleasures of winter is to sit in some of Sarajevo’s charming places while sipping salep topped off with cinnamon, a drink that will warm you up and get you ready to explore our city. More
Whether you love history, culture, fine dining or shopping, here we recommend some places where you can spend the perfect rainy day in Sarajevo. More
Whether you prefer the relaxing atmosphere of a cafe during the day, or would like to have an evening out by taking in a live concert, going to a party or getting exhausted as you dance until dawn, you are sure to find something i... More
Sarajevo’s youngest coppersmith, skateboarder Sulejmen Hrgić, always discovers new techniques and motifs while experimenting with traditional and new craft methods in his shop on lively Kovači St. More
For Sarajevans, drinking coffee is a real ritual, and you will be spoiled for choice by the number of places where you can drink different varieties of this beverage. However, here we'll present a list of six spots you may have pl... More
