About Mile Krajina
Lived 1923 – 2014 (aged 90). Mile Krajina was a Croatian guslar and poet.
Mile Krajina (c. 15th of November 1923 – 15 October 2014) was a noted gusle player from Croatia, who sang traditional folk songs.
Many of his songs were about his birthplace Oklaj in the Cetina region. He mentions reading the works of famous Croatian poet Andrija Kačić Miošić in primary school as an early influence for his poems and songs. As late as August 2009, he continued to perform for folklore festivals around the country.
He was known for referring to current topics in his songs and for his performances within the scope of political rallies or commemorations.
He died at Osijek, in 2014.
Works Guslarske Pjesme i pjesnički zapisi. "Zrinski"; Zagreb, 1986 Vukovare, hrvatski viteže. "Zrinski"; Zagreb, 1994. Hrvatske pobjede. Zrinski; Zagreb, 1998. Hrvatski vitezovi, prijatelji i događaji. Zagreb, 2001.
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Who was Mile Krajina?
Croatian gusle player (1923-2014)
When was Mile Krajina born?
Mile Krajina was born on 15 December 1923.
When did Mile Krajina die?
Mile Krajina died on 15 October 2014 in Osijek.
What was Mile Krajina's occupation?
Mile Krajina was a guslar and poet.
What nationality was Mile Krajina?
Mile Krajina was Croatian.
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