Imagine this: a song that was supposed to be a hit for Vesna Zmijanac ended up as Goca Lazarević’s personal anthem, and it turned into a bombshell! “Vidovdan” is not just a song; it’s a war zone in the music world! Goca revealed that because of this song, she lost a lot — markets, gigs, and even media freedom in Montenegro and Kosovo! Yes, you read that right — the song “Vidovdan” has been banned on all media in Montenegro for two years! How is that even possible? Looks like politics barged into music and created chaos where there should have been only art and emotion.
Goca says she’s not a nationalist but loves her country and considers “Vidovdan” a true Serbian song. While other singers refused to record it to protect their Yugoslav popularity, Goca bravely took the song and now pays the price. It’s not easy for her — she’s not invited to perform in Croatia or Montenegro, and the song is banned on all media there. Imagine how many times she cried with the audience while they sang this song together!
But it’s not all black and white. Goca stresses that music and art are what unite people, not politics. Still, the fact that one song, which she calls “the song of the people,” became a subject of bans and conflicts says a lot about the state of the region. Is it possible that art can still be free in a world where politics dictates what can and cannot be heard?
If you thought music was just entertainment, think again. “Vidovdan” proves a song can be both a weapon and a shield. And Goca Lazarević? She’s a singer ready to pay the price for truth and love for her country. While she fights bans and obstacles, the rest of us can only wonder — where is the line between art and politics?
So, dear readers, what do you think? Is music truly free, or is it just another battlefield? Drop a comment, share your story, or just have a laugh — because hey, if we can’t sing freely, at least we can laugh together!
