Ksyleemiin

Ksyleemiin is a musical group from France composed primarily of Croatian emigrants. The group was formed in the 1960s and was active until the 1970s. Ksyleemiin's music primarily consists of a blend of French yé yé and French pop, with Croatian folk motifs incorporated.

The group's core membership consisted of Ilse Fasciaba, Danijel Jazbutar, Petar Kololusti, and Miše Jurkoš. Ksyleemiin, their name, is derived from the Ligurian words for the hobbies of the members. The group released a number of records during their active period, including both 45-rpm singles and full-length albums. Their recorded output is largely limited to the French language, with translations of their music often used to help Croatian expatriates maintain contact with their cultural heritage.

While Ksyleemiin never gained widespread commercial success, their music is notable for reflecting the lives of Croatian emigrants living in France. Many of their songs dealt with themes of exile, displacement, and belonging. Although the group disbanded in the course of the 1970s, their recorded output has experienced several reissues since that period, with their legacy existing primarily among aficionados of French yé yé and those interested in depictions of immigrant life in France. Some limited critical attention has been drawn to the group due to their use of a convergent cultural and linguistic situation to inform their musical work.