Imagine this: folk singer Milanče Radosavljević, one of the most beloved voices in the region, survived a real nightmare at a celebration! No, it’s not just tiredness from singing, but a full-on torture that lasted a staggering 15 hours without a break! Yes, you read that right — fifteen hours of singing non-stop while drunk guests harassed him, broke fences, and threatened him with beatings. In the end, he ended up in the hospital with pneumonia and blue nails, fighting a severe case of COVID-19 and needing oxygen.
Milanče is no stranger to such situations. At just 19, he was beaten by a drunk man so badly he couldn’t sleep for three days. Once, a brawl with chains broke out in a tavern, and he had to stay alone by the amplifier guarding the instruments. Despite the horror, he got used to it and even joked about it. But this last celebration was too much.
He sang for the newlyweds from 9 AM until midnight, with no breaks except for a quick toilet visit. When all the guests left, only three drunks remained, who continued to harass him until he had to stop performing. He earned 27 dinars that day, took the money, and headed home — only to face another shock: a broken fence and threats of being beaten. Only because he was ready to shoot did they stop following him.
The next morning, he ended up in the hospital with pneumonia, blue nails, and fighting for his life. His uncle immediately took him to the doctor, and Milanče says he survived only thanks to some higher miracle.
This isn’t just a story about one singer; it’s about everyone who suffers violence and injustice while trying to make a living. Milanče is a legend, but even he was on the edge of madness. If you think the music scene is all glam and shine, think again. This is a real fight for survival, and Milanče is one of the few who managed to survive and keep going.
Got similar stories or think this is too much? Drop a comment below. Is this normal in the 21st century? Or are we all just actors in some tragic play? Share your thoughts — maybe together we’ll find a way out of this madness!
