music
March 6, 2026
Gusle are winning over young people again: Aleksandar Taušan reveals why this instrument is back in fashion in Serbia
Serbian tradition includes various things, and one of them is definitely the gusle. We talked about this legendary instrument with the right person. That is Aleksandar Taušan, who has decades of experience playing the gusle.
TL;DR
- Aleksandar Taušan has decades of experience playing the gusle, a traditional Serbian instrument.
- Learning the gusle is difficult and requires a natural gift, as improvisation is not possible and it's played by ear.
- There is a growing interest in gusle among young people, with several schools and associations actively teaching the instrument.
- Taušan collaborated with other gusle players and has participated in festivals, winning Serbia's championship twice.
- Foreigners react positively to the sound of the gusle, appreciating the melody even without understanding the lyrics.
- Taušan recorded an album dedicated to the war surgeon Miodrag Lazić, a project he is very proud of.
- He believes the gusle should remain a standalone instrument but acknowledges successful collaborations with other genres.
- Taušan hopes the gusle will be further integrated into Serbia's educational system and cultural institutions.
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