Preservation of Tamburitza Tradition in Vojvodina

Abstract

This paper presents a review of the history of tamburitza tradition in the region of Vojvodina emphasising the need of its preservation and nurture. Publishing houses are showing less and less interest in recording and publishing quality, professional tamburitza music from the region of Vojvodina, thus moving away from our traditional expression, diminishing the significance of individuals who have contributed to the professionalization of traditional instruments, literature, performances, forms. Performers, composers, managers, fans, admirers of tamburitza music are left with networking and meetings at festivals dedicated to tamburitza music. In this way, the tamburitza tradition will be preserved, but systemic solutions are also necessary.