Mirko Kolesar (part II)

Here is another record with tambura legend Mirko Kolesar and his Blue Danube Tamburitza Orchestra. The first track features Nick Brozovich singing a gutsy rendition of "Poslušaću staru majku", a beautiful old song composed by another legendary tamburaš, Marko Nešić. Side B is a great version of an old tune from southern Serbia, "Zašto, Sike, zašto". Kolesar's version seems to be inspired by Serbian tenor Mijat Mijatović's famous recording of the song made in the late 1920's.

Poslušaću staru majku

Zašto, Sike, zašto

Jorgovan Tamburica Orchestra - (Part 4)

Here is another great old record by the Jorgovan Tamburitza Orchestra featuring Ilija Mišković, Djoko Dokić, Nikola Plavsić, Todor Petrović, and Mirko Kolesar. These two tracks were recorded in New York on June 24, 1926.

Kolo Branka Radičevića Sa pesmom

Sa tog polja Bojnog

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-Updated Record-

I've updated the Jorgovan (Part 2) post with a better copy of Columbia 23035-F. I've posted it here as well...

Niko Nema Što Srbin Imade

Stari Guslar

Jorgovan Tamburica Orchestra - Part 3 (Zora)

Here's one more from "Jorgovan" that was recorded in the 1940's for the Zora record company from Detroit, Michigan.

Golubica Bela

Ja Sam Majko Cura Fina

Jorgovan Tamburica Orchestra - Part 2 (Columbia)

These were recorded between 1925 and 1928 for the Columbia record company. Again, these make up only a portion of their discography.

Nova Moda O Zenama

Ja Sam Stara Pijanica

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Mladi Kapetane

Nas Nataros I Nas Knez

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Niko Nema Sto Srbin Imade

Stari Guslar

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Mito Mitance

Mamine Mitke

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Hajduk Veljko

Oh Da Ti Znas

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Pred Cenkinom Kucom

Narodno Kolo

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U Kafani Nas Dva Brata

Mi Cigani

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Ciri Miri Cica

Mladi Doktore

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Sedi Mara

Da Bi Ove Ruze Male

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Crven Sarafan

Vece Je Divno

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Margareta

*(The other side of this record [Co.1019-F] is an accordion duet, NOT Jorgovan, so I didn't include it)

Jorgovan Tamburica Orchestra - Part 1 (Victor)

It's hard to overstate the impact that this group of musicians has had on tamburitza in the United States. This was like the tamburitza "Dream Team" of the 1920's! Ilija Miskovich, Djoko Dokich, Nikola Plavsic, Rada Stojic, Todor Petrovich, and Mirko Kolesar were some of the tamburitza legends that made up "Jorgovan". Their arrangements were unique and powerful, and always performed with precise technique, yet they were able to avoid sounding showy or flashy. They could take any old song and turn it into something spectacular. I never get tired of listening to these old records.

"Jorgovan" made a huge number of recordings for both the Victor and Columbia record companies. What I'm posting here is just a fraction of their discography.

This first group of records were recorded between September of1925 and June of 1926 for the Victor record company. I think some of their best recordings were made for the Columbia record company and I'll post some of those next.

Oj Ti Vilo Velebita

Lijepo Ti Je Rano Uraniti

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Oj Djurdjev Danak

Po Travici Pala Rosa

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Ja Misljah

Ubava Cura Garava

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Pesma Srpski Sokolova

Tera Lenka Vranca i Zelenka

Mirko Kolesar

Mirko Kolesar was another of the great early recording artists. He played with most of the big name musicians at one time or another and his musical career lasted decades. It's interesting that he was Russian by heritage.





His version of Placem Vec Tri Dana is my favorite...

These first two records feature Ivan Konjik on vocals.

• Oj Javore, Javore Slavtone ST 126
• Ajde Strunke Slavtone ST 127
• Stari Dido Slavtone ST 129
• Placem Vec Tri Dana Slavtone ST 130

This Record features the Blue Danube Orchestra

• Sinoc Nisam Spavala Stanchel 1021-A J.Mudrich-Vocals
• Yavurko Mila Stanchel 1021-B T.Muich-Vocals

The last one is on the Columbia record label

Recorded in New York, July 1926

• Sastalise Nekoliko Becara Col.1044-F (106951)
• Sinoc Dockan Podjo Col.1044-F (106955)