The Inclusion of folk elements in Kosovar rock
Session
Modern Music, Digital Production and Management
Description
This paper investigates how rock bands in Kosovo have influenced the creation of a special rock sound that reflects the elements of Albanian folk music. This research focuses on the years 1970, 1980 and 1990. First, the adaptation of world rock to the Albanian audience in a changed social and cultural context is addressed. Second, these elements of folk were addressed in terms of how they served to mediate national identities, helping to raise listeners' ethnic awareness. This paper is based on several Kosovar rock groups, including the groups MAK, Tjurmët, Minatori, Fisnikite, Trix, Jericho, Troja, etc. Also, the use of folk instruments and the techniques used to create interesting contrasts in their music are analyzed. Through this research, it is intended to show that this influence of folk music on Kosovar rock, in general, has created a special style that has left a significant mark on the musical culture of Kosovo and beyond in Albania.
Keywords:
music, rock, folk, sound, group, instrument, etc.
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-95-6
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
28-10-2023 8:00 AM
End Date
29-10-2023 6:00 PM
DOI
10.3107/ubt-ic.2023.21
Recommended Citation
Gjoni, Armend, "The Inclusion of folk elements in Kosovar rock" (2023). UBT International Conference. 6.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/IC/MDM/6
The Inclusion of folk elements in Kosovar rock
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
This paper investigates how rock bands in Kosovo have influenced the creation of a special rock sound that reflects the elements of Albanian folk music. This research focuses on the years 1970, 1980 and 1990. First, the adaptation of world rock to the Albanian audience in a changed social and cultural context is addressed. Second, these elements of folk were addressed in terms of how they served to mediate national identities, helping to raise listeners' ethnic awareness. This paper is based on several Kosovar rock groups, including the groups MAK, Tjurmët, Minatori, Fisnikite, Trix, Jericho, Troja, etc. Also, the use of folk instruments and the techniques used to create interesting contrasts in their music are analyzed. Through this research, it is intended to show that this influence of folk music on Kosovar rock, in general, has created a special style that has left a significant mark on the musical culture of Kosovo and beyond in Albania.