devetorka feb 22

Devetorka -" "Devet" is the word in Serbian that means "nine." The rhythm for this is 9/8. If you grew up in the lands of the former Ottoman Empire this meter would be second nature. Western-trained musicians need to acquire the skill to play it. It is our only tune in "hijaz" mode, which accounts for the unusual timbre of the first half of the music. The dance step associated with Devetorka are "fun" for folk dancers.