“Listening to Dalmatian songs, I realized that Croatian people have a soul that should be shown to the world“, said Paulo Coelho. Indeed, listening to the songs of Dalmatian vocal bands – klape – takes you on a journey to the heart of Dalmatia. Dalmatians have been pouring their emotions and love into songs since ancient times. Through these extremely melodious songs, you will get to know Dalmatia. They are what gives sense to the whole story. These songs tell of overcoming difficult times in history, but also of everyday experiences. They are inspired by the beautiful landscape and love that the people have for it. The vastness of the sea, the boats and the lighthouses, love between two people, everyday life… all these emotions are poured into songs that are performed by groups of friends to ease their souls, and the songs echo throughout Dalmatia. Klapa singing entered UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage. We give you the symbolic hymn of Dalmatia “Dalmatia, worn down by your past“ and two beautiful love songs! Enjoy and don’t miss out on listening to the beautiful klapa singing during your vacation!
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Dalmatino, povišću pritrujena Naboj Dalmatine rebati na drači Intradu pravice s tilin štrukali Ditinstvon gladnin povist štukali |
Dalmatia, worn down by your past The song of Dalmatia echoes in the karst Taxes were payed in flesh History built on hungry childhoods |
Here are two love songs by Croatian vocal bands (“klape“):
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VILO MOJA Skoro saki put A da mi te sebi zvat Ref. |
MY FAIRY Almost every time If only I could have you beside me Ref. |
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VRIME O’ MIŽER’JE Samo jubav ostaje Čuvaj za me pokraj sebe misto Vrata raja ti otvori za me |
HARD TIMES Love is all we have Save me a place beside you Because love is all we have |