'Ajde Jano
Serbian folk song
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"'Ajde Jano" is a traditional Serbian wedding Folk song from Kosovska Mitrovica and Kosovska Kamenica.
Lyrics (traditional)
| Serbian Cyrillic | Serbian Latin | English |
|---|---|---|
'ÐÑде Ðано коло да игÑамо! |
'Ajde Jano kolo da igramo! |
C'mon Jana, let's dance the kolo! |
Lyrics (modern)
| Serbian Latin | English |
|---|---|
'Ajde Jano kolo da igramo |
C'mon Jana, let's dance the kolo |
Recorded versions
- In 1960, Croatian and Yugoslav conductor Emil Cossetto and Joža VlahoviÄ Choir and Orchestra released a version of the song on the album Pjesme naroda Jugoslavije.[1]
- In 1960, Yugoslav folk singer Mara ÄorÄeviÄ released a version of the song on the various artists album Pesme i igre naroda Jugoslavije.[2]
- In 1963, American traditional music ensemble Duquesne University Tamburitzans released a version of the song on the album Ballads of the Balkans.[3]
- In 1974 the Polish song and dance ensemble "Slowianki" recorded "'Adje Jano" on their album Slowianki [4]
- In 1976, Yugoslav folk rock band Bubamare released a version of the song on a 7-inch single.[5]
- In 1977, Serbian and Yugoslav folk singer Zorica Brunclik released a version of the song on the album Aj, mene majka jednu ima.[6]
- In 1990, Serbian and Yugoslav folk singer Vera IvkoviÄ released a version of the song on the album Mladost peva.[7]
- In 1990, Serbian and Yugoslav folk singer Vasilija RadojÄiÄ released a version of the song on the album Na Uskrs sam se rodila.[8]
- In 1994, Serbian folk band Legende released a version of the song on the album Uspomene.[9]
- In 1994, Serbian and Yugoslav folk singer Dragica RadosavljeviÄ "Cakana" released a version of the song on the album Tri godine.[10]
- In 1995, Yugoslav singer-songwriter Branimir "Džoni" Å tuliÄ released a version of the song on his album Anali.[11]
- In 1996, American world music artist Talitha MacKenzie released a version of the song on the album Spiorad.[12] In 2004, Slovenian DJ Jernej Grej released the EP Ajde Jano with three remixes of MacKenzie's version.[13]
- In 1997, Serbian and Yugoslav folk singer Beba ToÅ¡iÄ released a version of the song on the album Svu noÄ sam, majko....[14]
- In 1998, Serbian ethnic music band Vlada MariÄiÄ & The Ritual Band released a version of the song on the album Ritual.[15]
- In 1998, Swedish alternative rock band Urga released a version of the song on the album Etanol.[16]
- In 1999, Serbian Balkan Brass Band MiÄa PetroviÄ Trumpet Orchestra released a version of the song on the album Srcem za duÅ¡u.[17]
- In 2000, Polish singer Paulina Bisztyga released a version of the song on the album Nie Ma Co SiÄ BaÄ.[18]
- In 2000, Polish jazz band Cracow Klezmer Band released a version of the song on the album De Profundis.[19]
- In 2002, German screamo band Tristan Tzara recorded a version of the song on their album Da Ne Zaboravis.
- In 2003, British violinist Nigel Kennedy and Polish world music band Kroke released a version of the song on the collaborative album East Meets East. Their version featured guest appearance by Belgian world music singer Natacha Atlas.[20]
- In 2004, Kroke released a version of the song on the live album Quartet â Live at Home.[21]
- In 2004, MiÄa PetroviÄ Trumpet Orchestra and Vera IvkoviÄ released a version of the song on the various artists album Kad jeknu dragaÄevske trube 2.[22]
- In 2004, Serbian violinist Aleksandar Å iÅ¡iÄ released a version of the song on the album MagiÄna violina.[23]
- In 2004, Slovenian folk band Terrafolk released a version of the song on the album N'taka.[24]
- In 2006, Polish jazz singer Edyta Geppert and Kroke released a version of the song on the collaborative album Åpiewam Å»ycie.[25]
- In 2006, Serbian pop singer Zorana PaviÄ released a cover of the song on the album Made in Serbia.[26]
- In 2008, Serbian folk/world music band Balkan Music Club released a version of the song on the album Live in Belgrade 1999.[27]
- In 2008, Serbian and Yugoslav rock/ethnic musician Asim Sarvan released a version of the song on the album Hajde, Jano, kuÄu da ne damo.[28]
- In 2009, Czech world music band BraAgas released a version of the song on the album Tapas.[29]
- In 2009, Belgian jazz band Turdus Philomelos released a version of the song on the album Ici Maintenant La Pouf!.[30]
- In 2010, Polish world music band Dikanda released a version of the song on their album Live.[31]
- In 2011, Serbian-born American pianist Koshanin released a version of the song on the album Over Seven Seas.[32]
- In 2011, Canadian Balkan-Klezmer band The Lemon Bucket Orkestra included a version on their debut EP, Cheeky.[33]
- In 2012, Polish folk band Samech released a version of the song on their album Quachatta.[34]
- In 2012, Italian jazz/world music musician Daniele Sepe released a version of the song on the album Canzoniere Illustrato.[35]
- In 2013, Polish singer-songwriter Kayah released a version of the song on the album Transoriental Orchestra.[36]
Notable live performances
- In 2010, American rock band Faith No More performed the song on their performance at the Exit Festival.[37] The band performed the song once more in 2012, at the Belgrade Calling Festival.[38]
- In 2014, Don Airey, keyboardist of the British hard rock band Deep Purple, performed an instrumental version of the song as a part of his keyboard solo on Deep Purple's concert in Belgrade.[39] Airey performed a cover of the song as a part of his solo once again during the band's 2024 concert in Belgrade.[40]
- In January 2013 on Orthodox Christian New year, Viva Vox, a Serbian pop/rock choir, performed an a cappella version of the song in front of the United Nations General Assembly.[41]