Damir Imamovic Trio

World Class Music Live is proud to present Damir Imamovic, the Bosnian master of the sevdah for two shows in Chicagoland, with his trio!

Saturday, 11 October: SHOWTIME is 8:00 PM
Sunday, 12 October: SHOWTIME is 6:00 PM

Born to a family of bards in Sarajevo, Damir's immersion in the world of Balkan music was, perhaps, inevitable given that his grandfather Zaim was one of the most renowned folk and sevdalinka musicians of mid-20th century Yugoslavia.

Sevdah is a richly evocative Bosnian word, meaning pining or a longing (for a loved one, a place, a time) that is both joyous and painful, being the main theme of sevdalinka lyrics - comparable to Portuguese fado, Greek rembetika or French chanson in its dramatic narratives.  Sevdalinka originated during the Ottoman period in Bosnia and Herzegovina and was influenced by the music of the Sephardic Jewish and Roma communities, as well as the music of the Ottoman Empire.

Damir has dedicated his career to performing the music of his homeland and sharing its rich, enchanting melodies and stories with audiences worldwide and educating listeners on its vibrant history.

Great reading:

Exploring the Soulful Melodies of Sevdalinka

UNESCO inscribes Sevdalinka on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity