Love and Boundaries: Inter-Faith and Inter-Ethnic Relationships among Macedonian-Speaking Muslims

Abstract

Throughout the Balkans, songs with lyrics that talk about love are widely popular. Like that quoted above, many of them tell the story of a desirable, passionate relationship hindered due to familial disagreement. ‘Nerazdelna Ljubav’ caught my attention because it was a local production, recorded by the low-budget band, whose pieces are very popular, particularly in the western part of the Republic of Macedonia. 2 It is clear that the song is more than just an artist’s illusion. Narrating a very realistic story about oppressed feelings and illicit love, it reveals the tension between familial tradition and individual desires, implying the significance of collectivity. These keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.

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