'Ajde Jano

Ajde Jano (Serbian Cyrillic: 'ÐÑ˜Ð´Ðµ ÐˆÐ°Ð½Ð¾) is a famous Serbian folk song. It originates from the 19th century.

Lyrics (traditional)

Serbian Cyrillic

Serbian Latin

'Ajde Jano kolo da igramo!
'Ajde Jano, 'ajde duÅ¡o, kolo da igramo,
'Ajde Jano, 'ajde duÅ¡o, kolo da igramo!

'Ajde Jano konja da prodamo!
'Ajde Jano, 'ajde duÅ¡o, konja da prodamo,
'Ajde Jano, 'ajde duÅ¡o, konja da prodamo!

Da prodamo samo da igramo!
Da prodamo, Jano duÅ¡o, samo da igramo,
Da prodamo, Jano duÅ¡o, samo da igramo!

'Ajde Jano kuÄ‡u da prodamo!
'Ajde Jano, 'ajde duÅ¡o, kuÄ‡u da prodamo,
'Ajde Jano, 'ajde duÅ¡o, kuÄ‡u da prodamo!

Da prodamo samo da igramo!
Da prodamo, Jano duÅ¡o, samo da igramo,
Da prodamo, Jano duÅ¡o, samo da igramo!

English

C'mon Jana, let's dance the kolo!
C'mon Jana, c'mon honey, let's dance the kolo,
C'mon Jana, c'mon honey, let's dance the kolo!

C'mon Jana, let's sell the horse!
C'mon Jana, c'mon honey, let's sell the horse,
C'mon Jana, c'mon honey, let's sell the horse!

For to sell it, just to dance!
For to sell it, Jana honey, just to dance,
For to sell it, Jana honey, just to dance!

C'mon Jana, let's sell the house!
C'mon Jana, c'mon honey, let's sell the house,
C'mon Jana, c'mon honey, let's sell the house!

For to sell it, just to dance!
For to sell it, Jana honey, just to dance,
For to sell it, Jana honey, just to dance!

Lyrics (moderm)

Serbian Latin

'Ajde Jano kolo da igramo
'Ajde Jano, 'ajde duÅ¡o, kolo da igramo
'Ajde Jano, 'ajde duÅ¡o, kolo da igramo.

'Ajde Jano borbu ostavimo
'Ajde Jano, 'ajde duÅ¡o, borbu ostavimo
'Ajde Jano, 'ajde duÅ¡o, borbu ostavimo.

Ajde Jano, puÅ¡ke napustimo
Ajde Jano, ajde duÅ¡o, puÅ¡ke napustimo
Ajde Jano, ajde duÅ¡o, puÅ¡ke napustimo.

Ajde Jano, sreÄ‡u potraÅ¾imo
Ajde Jano, ajde duÅ¡o sreÄ‡u potraÅ¾imo
Ajde Jano, ajde duÅ¡o sreÄ‡u potraÅ¾imo.

English

C'mon Jana, let's dance the kolo
C'mon Jana, c'mon honey, let's dance the kolo
C'mon Jana, c'mon honey, let's dance the kolo.

C'mon Jana, let's stop the fighting
C'mon Jana, c'mon honey, let's stop the fighting
C'mon Jana, let's stop the fighting.

C'mon Jana, let's put the guns away
C'mon Jana, c'mon honey, let's put the guns away
C'mon Jana, c'mon honey, let's put the guns away.

C'mon Jana, let's search for happiness
C'mon Jana, c'mon honey, let's search for happiness
C'mon Jana, c'mon honey, let's search for happiness.

Recorded versions

In 1960, Croatian and Yugoslav conductor Emil Cossetto and JoÅ¾a VlahoviÄ‡ Choir and Orchestra released a version of the song on the album Pjesme naroda Jugoslavije.^[1]
In 1960, Yugoslav folk singer Mara ÄorÄ‘eviÄ‡ released a version of the song on the various artists album Pesme i igre naroda Jugoslavije.^[2]
In 1963, American traditional music ensemble Duquesne University Tamburitzans released a version of the song on the album Ballads of the Balkans.^[3]
In 1976, Yugoslav folk rock band Bubamare released a version of the song on a 7" single.^[4]
In 1977, Serbian and Yugoslav folk singer Zorica Brunclik released a version of the song on the album Aj, mene majka jednu ima.^[5]
In 1990, Serbian and Yugoslav folk singer Vera IvkoviÄ‡ released a version of the song on the album Mladost peva.^[6]
In 1990, Serbian and Yugoslav folk singer Vasilija RadojÄiÄ‡ released a version of the song on the album Na Uskrs sam se rodila.^[7]
In 1994, Serbian folk band Legende released a version of the song on the album Uspomene.^[8]
In 1994, Serbian and Yugoslav folk singer Dragica RadosavljeviÄ‡ "Cakana" released a version of the song on the album Tri godine.^[9]
In 1995, Yugoslav singer-songwriter Branimir "DÅ¾oni" Å tuliÄ‡ released a version of the song on his album Anali.^[10]
In 1996, American world music artist Talitha MacKenzie released a version of the song on the album Spiorad.^[11] In 2004, Slovenian DJ Jernej Grej released the EP Ajde Jano with three remixes of MacKenzie's version.^[12]
In 1997, Serbian and Yugoslav folk singer Beba ToÅ¡iÄ‡ released a version of the song on the album Svu noÄ‡ sam, majko....^[13]
In 1998, Serbian ethnic music band Vlada MariÄiÄ‡ & The Ritual Band released a version of the song on the album Ritual.^[14]
In 1998, Swedish alternative rock band Urga released a version of the song on the album Etanol.^[15]
In 1999, Serbian Balkan Brass Band MiÄ‡a PetroviÄ‡ Trumpet Orchestra released a version of the song on the album Srcem za duÅ¡u.^[16]
In 2000, Polish singer Paulina Bisztyga released a version of the song on the album Nie Ma Co SiÄ™ BaÄ‡.^[17]
In 2000, Polish jazz band Cracow Klezmer Band released a version of the song on the album De Profundis.^[18]
In 2003, British violinist Nigel Kennedy and Polish world music band Kroke released a version of the song on the collaborative album East Meets East. Their version featured guest appearance by Belgian world music singer Natacha Atlas.^[19]
In 2004, Kroke released a version of the song on the live album Quartet - Live at Home.^[20]
In 2004, MiÄ‡a PetroviÄ‡ Trumpet Orchestra and Vera IvkoviÄ‡ released a version of the song on the various artists album Kad jeknu dragaÄevske trube 2.^[21]
In 2004, Serbian violinist Aleksandar Å iÅ¡iÄ‡ released a version of the song on the album MagiÄna violina.^[22]
In 2004, Slovenian folk band Terrafolk released a version of the song on the album N'taka.^[23]
In 2006, Polish jazz singer Edyta Geppert and Kroke released a version of the song on the collaborative album Åšpiewam Å»ycie.^[24]
In 2006, Serbian pop singer Zorana PaviÄ‡ released a cover of the song on the album Made In Serbia.^[25]
In 2008, Serbian folk/world music band Balkan Music Club released a version of the song on the album Live in Belgrade 1999.^[26]
In 2008, Serbian and Yugoslav rock/ethnic musician Asim Sarvan released a version of the song on the album Hajde, Jano, kuÄ‡u da ne damo.^[27]
In 2009, Czech world music band BraAgas released a version of the song on the album Tapas.^[28]
In 2009, Belgian jazz band Turdus Philomelos released a version of the song on the album Ici Maintenant La Pouf!.^[29]
In 2010, Polish world music band Dikanda released a version of the song on their album Live.^[30]
In 2011, Serbian-born American pianist Koshanin released a version of the song on the album Over Seven Seas.^[31]
In 2012, Polish folk band Samech released a version of the song on their album Quachatta.^[32]
In 2012, Italian jazz/world music musician Daniele Sepe released a version of the song on the album Canzoniere Illustrato.^[33]
In 2013, Polish singer-songwriter Kayah released a version of the song on the album Transoriental Orchestra.^[34]

Notable live performances

In 2010, American rock band Faith No More performed the song on their performance at the Exit Festival.^[35] The band performed the song once more in 2012, at the Belgrade Calling Festival.^[36]
In 2014, Don Airey, keyboardist of the British hard rock band Deep Purple, performed an instrumental version of the song as a part of his keyboard solo on Deep Purple's concert in Belgrade.^[37]
In January 2015, Viva Vox, a Serbian pop/rock a cappella choir, performed a version of the song in front of the United Nations General Assembly.^[38]

References

External links

"The Dance - Pravoto or Ajde Jano" (PDF). Boulder International Folk Dancers. Retrieved 2015-09-11. : Traditional and modern lyrics with English translation.

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