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Balkan music industry developments

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The Balkan music scene continues to be characterized by a mix of tributes, industry news, and new creative releases. In late September 2026, regional developments included a planned tribute concert in Split for Macedonian singer Toše Proeski, the death of Serbian singer Goran Maksimović in a traffic accident, and various industry updates regarding performers like Dragica Zlatić and Vesna Vukelić Vendi. By October 2026, the focus shifted toward new musical works and live performances. Mostar-based singer Josip Drinovac released the song ‘Divlji moj cvijete’ accompanied by a music video, while in Croatia, Jakov Jozinović completed a sold-out concert in Zadar as part of his ‘Ja za čuda letim’ tour. Recent events in early October 2026 highlight continued activity in Zadar, where actress Marijana Mikulić celebrated the 50th performance of her autobiographical monodrama, ‘Mare #ženamajkaglumica’, at the Croatian National Theatre. Jozinović also performed at the Krešimir Ćosić Hall, including a tribute to rock legend Goran Bare with the song ‘Teške boje’. In Tuzla, a classical music concert featuring works by Beethoven, Debussy, and Brahms was performed by violinist Katarina Pavljašević and pianist Anja Riđešić at the Sveti Franjo Croatian Cultural Center. In mid-October 2026, Jakov Jozinović faced significant social media backlash following the circulation of a video in which he performed ‘Ako ne znaš šta je bilo’ by Marko Perković Thompson, a song noted for its historical associations with Croatian nationalism. Consequently, some social media users in Serbia have called for a boycott of his upcoming performances, including scheduled concerts in Belgrade. Jozinović responded to the controversy by stating, “I am a musician, not a politician,” and emphasized that he does not think through the prism of nationality, religion, or skin color. While some regional celebrities like Milica Todorović defended him, others, such as Angellina, criticized the performance of war-related songs.

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