Croatia / Listening

Since its independence in 1991, Croatia has maintained a very active and vital musical culture. A lot of the present-day activities are the result of the establishment of institutions over a century ago and a musical heritage that extends back to the Middle Ages. The music of Croatia, like the country itself, was mainly influenced by the Mediterranean culture which is especially present in the coastal areas of the Balkans. The traditional music of Croatia is mostly associated with tamburica and gusle songs.