Slavko Perović, legendary Yugoslavian singer, dies at 93

Slavko Perović, a prominent singer of Yugoslavian entertainment music, has passed away in Belgrade at the age of 93. He was widely recognized for his popularity during the 1960s, particularly for his renditions of Mexican melodies which became a cultural phenomenon in the region.

Perović achieved massive commercial success with Jugoton, selling millions of records. His most famous hits include ‘Mama Huanita’, ‘Pesma majci’, ‘Ja prodajem crne oči’, ‘Jedan dan života’, and ‘Ja pijem čašu gorkih suza’. Beyond Mexican music, his repertoire included romances, Greek and Neapolitan melodies, and traditional Serbian compositions.

In addition to his recording career, Perović was a pioneer of Belgrade Television, appearing in early musical programs such as ‘Sredom u šest’. He was also known for his duets with artists like Silvana Armenulić and Nikola Karović. He is the father of Sandra Perović, a prominent journalist and editor at Radio Television of Serbia (RTS).