Zabava (Polish: Zabawa) is an Eastern European or Slavic word for a party with music and dancing. The word zabava is often used as an adjective for Eastern European bands that play party music. Zabava has been used as the title of songs, the name of musical and dance groups, and the name of community centers.
Origin
The origin of the word zabava is from the Proto-Slavic word zabava meaning fun or amusement. Zabava sometimes refers to "entertainment." It has come to mean "party" in Serbia, Croatia, Ukraine, and Czech culture.
Musical references
Zabava Bands
Canadian Zabava Bands
Steppe from Edmonton, Canada
Rushnychok
Syny Stepiv
US Zabava Bands
Ukrainian Village Band
Songs
Zabava (English: "Party") is a 2008 song by the Slovenian group, Turbo Angels, which ranked 6th out of 10 finalists in the 2008 Eurovision competition.
Other
Zabava is the name of a musical group. Zabava is the name of a Russian dance group performing Ukrainian dance. Zabawa is a Polish festival in Erie, USA.
Other cultural references
Zabava is a Ukrainian banquet hall and catering service in New Jersey, USA. There is a Zabava is the name of a poem by Nicole Yurcaba.
External links
The Ukrainian-American band, Night Melody, performing Ukrainian zabava music in 1979