Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Milan G. Pančevac (1898-1971)

Milan G. Pančevac was an accordion player and singer from Pančevo in Serbia (then part of Austria-Hungary). He went by several stage names, but apparently his real name was Milan Gorčev. His discography shows that he was recording as early as 1927 for the Pellich Music Co. in Richmond, Indiana. Milan went on to make many more recordings of Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, Hungarian, Romanian, and German songs and dances for both the Victor and Columbia recording studios. He eventually settled in Cleveland, Ohio (E.33rd Street), where he was married and had several children.

These three records feature Milan both singing and playing the accordion. He had a wonderful, free style and his singing fits his playing perfectly. These were all recorded on June 26, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois.

Click the photos to listen to the music...


Pancevcevo KoloPancevcev Becarac

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Ucime Majko
Zarobljeno Srce Moje

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Bez Zene Je Gorko BitiCela Cura Na Rogal
Posted by Unknown at 6:21 PM
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4 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 15, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    All this is true, I am married to his youngest daughter
    It is so nice to see that his music lives on.
    my wife has not heard Any of his music since he passed away in 1971

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  2. UnknownAugust 15, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Hi Ed,

    Thank you so much for writing. I would really like to talk more about this because I know so little about him. My grandparents knew him somehow and I have a picture of an unidentified accordion player and I wonder if it might be him. I also have a couple more records that I haven't had a chance to post yet. I would really love to do a more in depth story about him here.

    Please send me an when you have time.

    Thanks,
    Steven Kozobarich
    skozobar@gmail.com

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  3. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Wow, I just now found this and I am blown away. I am his grandson (Ed is my Uncle), and something just told me to google my Grandfather's name today. I am soooo glad I did. I remember hearing some of his music growing up, but not much. Thank you so much for posting this.

    Paul Peretic

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  4. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Hi Paul,

    Thanks a lot for writing. I would love to know more about him. Do you have a picture of him? Two other people sent messages to me saying that he was a relation to them, but neither left contact info so I haven't been able to reach them. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please send me an email if you have a chance.

    Thanks,

    Steven Kozobarich
    skozobar@gmail.com

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