Migration songs and their sensibility as a social phenomenon in Kosovo

Abstract

Migration has been an integral aspect of the lives of Kosovars. The reasons behind the widespread phenomenon of migration are multifaceted, with each factor holding significant importance. This study will explore and analyze three characteristic musical pieces that focus on the theme of migration, aiming to provide not only an analytical overview of these pieces of creation but also to convey the spiritual dimension they embody. It is this very dimension that renders these songs an authentic expression of the thoughts and emotions of the Kosovar people. These songs serve as a voice for its concerns rather than its tangible benefits. It was these songs that were instrumental in sustaining the painful anticipation of mothers, sisters, and women in the early last century. Furthermore, these songs act as a balm for the wounds that remain open for the Kosovar people even today. It is precisely these songs that flow from sources imbued with a remarkable sensitivity, akin to the magic of a legacy passed down through generations.