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Grbavica (song)
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Wikipedia article
'Grbavica' is a popular song written by Dragan Joki, composed by Mustafa izmi, and performed by famous Bosnian rock vocalist Mladen Vojii Tifa.
Writing, composing and recordings
'Grbavica' was first recorded in 1993 by prominent Bosnian rock vocalist Mladen Vojii Tifa, in Sarajevo under the siege, during the Bosnian War. After the war in 1997, following the song's huge popularity especially among Sarajevo residents, Tifa included 'Grbavica' as the title song of his eponymous solo rock-album of the same name. The song also became the unofficial anthem for Sarajevo-based football club FK eljezniar Sarajevo, and the most popular chant amongst the club's main supporti group.
Popularity and receptions
eljezniar's main support group, The Maniacs, and its many affiliate sub-groups, perform 'Grbavica' before the kick-off in every game at home stadium Grbavica.
Background
Grbavica is an urban neighborhood in the city of Sarajevo, across the Miljacka river which cuts through the city's longitudinally. During the period of the siege in the war, from 1992 until reintegration in 1996, the neighborhood saw heavy fighting, with all of its non-Serb population murdered or expelled, while its many urban parts with architectural and public landmarks, such as the iconic Hotel Bristol and Grbavica Stadium, ended being burnt or razed to the ground. The stadium, home-ground of FK eljezniar, was hit by numerous large caliber and incendiary ammunition and ordnance from Serb positions with heavy artillery, getting eventually incinerated. After initially bombing its pitch, it was turned into the front line and laden with many land-mines by Serb militias.
Lyrics
'Grbavica' lyrics in Bosnian and English.
See also
*FK eljezniar Sarajevo
*Grbavica
*Grbavica Stadium
*The Maniacs
References
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