: A Pasha lies dying in Istanbul on the Bosphorus, his soul nearing its end.
: This specific studio version appeared on the album Legenda o Bosni and has been re-released on various compilations like CD 12 and Iz Bosanske Sehare vol.15 . It features an arrangement by F. H. Jažić. Safet Isovic - U Stambolu na Bosforu - (Audio 2003)
: Upon hearing the news of his death, the Pasha's wife (pašinica) is so overcome with grief that she falls dead beside him. : A Pasha lies dying in Istanbul on
The song follows the traditional sevdalinka style, merging South Slavic oral poetry with Ottoman musical influences. The lyrics tell a tragic and romantic story: The song follows the traditional sevdalinka style, merging
Experience Safet Isović's powerful vocal delivery in this 2003 studio recording of the classic sevdalinka: Safet Isovic - U Stambolu na Bosforu - (Audio 2003) Safet Isović YouTube• Sep 1, 2013