: He instructs his faithful servants to each take a woman from his harem as a reward for their service.
The song follows the traditional sevdalinka style, merging South Slavic oral poetry with Ottoman musical influences. The lyrics tell a tragic and romantic story: Safet Isovic - U Stambolu na Bosforu - (Audio 2003)
"U Stambolu na Bosforu" is a legendary Bosnian sevdalinka performed by , often cited as the greatest sevdah performer of all time. The 2003 audio version is part of his acclaimed album Legenda o Bosni ( Legend of Bosnia ) , which serves as a definitive collection of his work. Musical Significance : He instructs his faithful servants to each
: Upon hearing the news of his death, the Pasha's wife (pašinica) is so overcome with grief that she falls dead beside him. Safet Isovic - U Stambolu na Bosforu - (Audio 2003)