The song (Soft moonlight shines over the garden) is a classic Serbian folk composition performed by Siniša Sretenović Šiki . It is part of his album Sačuvano Od Zaborava (Saved from Oblivion). Song Background & Origins
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The song describes a serene, moonlit garden setting ("Po gradini mesečina sija meka") and typically explores themes of longing, night-time beauty, and quiet romance. The song (Soft moonlight shines over the garden)
The melody was originally composed by the renowned Serbian composer Isidor Bajić (1878–1915) for the play Rakija . The melody was originally composed by the renowned
Siniša Sretenović Šiki, a performer known for his work in folk and traditional music, included this track as the third song on his commemorative collection. His version features the traditional arrangement common in the Kragujevac and Šumadija regions, where he is a well-known musical figure.
The lyrics were adapted from the work of Serbian poet Milorad Petrović Seljančica (1875–1921).
It belongs to the traditional Starogradska muzika (Old Town Music) genre, often characterized by its romantic and melancholic themes. Siniša Sretenović Šiki's Rendition