Croatian music
The folk tradition runs through the traditional music of Croatia and is still heard today in modern pop music created in the country. Croatian music takes its influences from the central European and Mediterranean cultures that are close to the borders of the country, singing styles for traditional Croatian music are largely based on religious and folk traditions from the Mediterranean coast and Dalmatia.
Folk Influences of the Music of Croatia
The Ganga style can be heard across the country and sees a soloist sing a line of lyrics before the accompanying group respond with long, drawn out phrasing. Based on the traditional music of Italy, the Klapa style has been popular for two centuries and sees a group of singers express their love for their country, wine, women and sea travel. Traditional instruments used include guitar and mandolin accompaniments.
Pop and Rock are Popular in Modern Croatian Music
Popular Croatian music absorbs and celebrated the influences of the Ganga and Klapa styles and adds a little of the modern Italian pop style for a more up to date sound. Each year new styles are produced, including turbo folk, which is a fast, modern update to traditional Croatian music that is most popular with younger people. Croatian music has also followed the trends set in the US and UK, including many dance and rap performers becoming popular in the 1990s.
Listen to Croatian Music
Using hit-Tuner.net is a simple way of making sure fans of Croatian music have the chance to explore their favorite music and keep up with music from Croatian acts that are traditional to the most popular rock and pop bands.
