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Beśav mangi korkoro | "I sit all alone"

by Balkanska Kitka and Amalipe Band

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May 03, 2024
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A song about deep love and heartbreak, performed in traditional Balkan folklore style by Romani bands “Balkanska kitka” and “Amalipe” from the Bulgarian city Zlataritza. This recording is made available by the Amalipe Center for Interethnic Dialogue and Tolerance. You can find it on their YouTube channel along with many other Roma songs. Our translation into English is below.


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