Macedonian Folk Wedding Songs

Having a special inclination and respecting the traditions is what defines us as culture. We are distinctive in many ways and this is the whole magic part. Many don’t get it and at weddings they rather prefer to exclude all the traditional moments in favor of a simple party. But for sure that the music representative for a cultural category won’t be boring for you as to exclude it too.

Macedonian folk wedding songs don’t necessary have to be included in your wedding as must have part at the ceremony for example or key moments. It can be just a small part of your repertory at the reception. And taking into consideration that variety when it comes about the wedding music is the key to success since the guests will find among so many songs genres what they like and dance to have Macedonian songs too will be welcomed.

Macedonia Wedding Song Wedding Dance Table Songs (Source: argophilia.com)

With a distinctive rhythm, dynamic, meaningful at the same time they can be separated within two sections: songs with no instrument accompaniment, so traditional ones vocal only and the other part suitable for any time at the party.

Like a sort of incantation, wishing for the best for the couple in a separate group- women singing for the bride and men for the groom- Macedonian folk wedding songs come with an emotional voice. Stefce stefkovski “Stamena” is just one example in favor of this.

Macedonia Wedding Song Wedding Dance Table Songs (Source: demotix.com)

In upbeat sounds one can opt for songs such as “Se navali sar plannina”, “Son sonila, Jordanica”, “Pravoto”, “Postupano”. On specific Balkan sounds you surprise your guests and provoke them to a dance session on no slow at all rhythms. Raina “Shto imala kismet stamena” is a popular choice.