Bakalina Velika

Named after the bakalina, the great communal bowl from which people once shared their meals, Bakalina Velika embodies music as a shared experience. On their third album Use kar sije (All That Shines), the band turns toward light in restless times, weaving poetic reflections on human transience, ancient memory, and togetherness. Led by Jani Kutin’s evocative lyrics and driven by bold, story-rich instrumentation—including handcrafted instruments made from 6,500-year-old spruce wood—the album resonates with a powerful, timeless glow.