Cultural events honor musical legacies in Croatia and Slovenia

Several cultural events are highlighting the legacies of prominent female musical figures in Croatia and Slovenia.

In Bjelovar, Croatian singer Zdenka Kovačiček will present her autobiography, ‘Slobodna kao mačka’ (Free as a Cat), at the ‘Petar Preradović’ National Library on October 16. The book covers her career spanning over 65 years, including her Porin awards and the use of her song ‘Elektra’ in a 2018 Chanel fashion show.

In Črnomelj, Slovenia, the Cultural Center is hosting the first ‘Evening of Fanika Požek’. The event honors the lyricist known for her contributions to folk-entertainment music and her long-standing collaboration with the Toni Verderber Ensemble. The evening serves as a precursor to the 80th anniversary of Požek's birth in 2027.