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Her funeral was small due to COVID-19 restrictions, but hundreds of fans lined the streets of Belgrade (socially distanced) as the hearse passed. She was buried in the Alley of Meritorious Citizens at the New Belgrade Cemetery, a testament to her status as a national treasure. To search for Nada Zekovic is to search for the soul of Serbian folk music. She did not need flashy costumes or auto-tune. She had a voice—a direct line to the Balkan heart. nada zekovic
In a world of disposable pop, Nada Zekovic’s songs are heirlooms. They teach us how to grieve, how to remember, and how to find beauty in sorrow. If you have never heard her sing, start with "Što se bore misli moje." Close your eyes. Listen to the tremor in her voice. You will understand immediately why her name endures. Do you have a favorite Nada Zekovic song