Ramko Bislim – Voice of Roma Music

 

    Ramko Bislim, born on January 3, 1967, in Skopje, is one of the most recognizable figures of the Roma music scene in the Balkans. For many, he symbolizes success, authenticity, and artistic perseverance—a musician who has built his path over decades while staying true to his roots and the Roma musical tradition. His songs have become part of the collective memory of the Roma community: listened to by all generations, sung at weddings and family celebrations, and performed at major concerts across Europe.

Roots in Šutka

Ramko grew up in Šuto Orizari (Šutka), the largest Roma municipality in Europe and the heart of Roma musical culture in Macedonia. In this vibrant environment, where streets and courtyards echoed with the sounds of gurls, drums, and traditional Roma chants, Ramko developed his voice—warm, powerful, and instantly recognizable. That voice became his trademark and a bridge between traditional Roma music and contemporary interpretations.

New Slovenian law treats entire Romany minority ‘as a security threat’

 Slovenia’s government has been accused of turning Roma neighbourhoods into “security zones” after the passing of a law giving police powers to raid and surveil homes in so-called “high-risk” areas.

At midnight on Monday, the country’s parliament backed the “Šutar law”, named after Aleš Šutar, who was killed in an altercation with a 21-year-old Romany man after rushing to a nightclub after a distress call from his son.

The incident outside the LokalPatriot club in Novo Mesto, in south Slovenia, last month led to huge street protests, police being stationed in Roma neighbourhoods and the resignation of two ministers.

Ramko & Hajrija Bislim - Corolo so sijum 2023

2 August Romani Holocaust

August 2 – Roma Holocaust Memorial Day 

I know that the world does not remember us (Romani People), but we never forget what happened to our people on 2 August. We always note this day to not be forgotten in the world ..

Today, we remember the over 1,500,000 Roma or more we dont know the real number and Sinti people who were persecuted and murdered during the Holocaust. Also, today is the same; nothing has changed.

On the night of August 2, 1944, nearly 3,000 Roma or more, we don't know what really hoe many died so we have only this number — mostly women, children, and elderly people who didn't serve in the nazzi camp — were killed in the gas chambers of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

This tragic event, known as the Zigeunernacht ("Gypsy Night"), remains one of the darkest moments in the history of the Roma people what happened in the WW2

We honor the victims and survivors of the genocide on the Romani people and the survivors who talked about the holocaust who were part of the camp, and stand against all forms of racism, discrimination, and forgetting our people

Let this day be a reminder that every life matters, and that dignity, truth, and justice must guide our future. May rest in peace, they will never be forgotten, they will be remembered( Lokhi i piv legiri)

Never forget. Never again will what happened in WW2

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