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: The song typically depicts a shepherd talking to his flock. One well-documented version includes the lines: "Uojilji će ašćaptă / În păđina ajdînkă" ("The sheep are waiting for you / In the deep valley").

: In Serbian, mana translates to "flaw," "defect," or "shortcoming". mirjana_jovanovic_mana_najka_uojilji

: It belongs to the "ancient layer" of Vlach heritage, often performed in a rubato style (free rhythm) characteristic of ritual and custom-based folk music. : The song typically depicts a shepherd talking to his flock

Photo Courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
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