Đorđe Balašević

Đorđe Balašević was a Serbian singer-songwriter whose career began with the groups Žetva and Rani Mraz before he established himself as a solo artist with the album *Pub*. His songs combined memorable melodies with humorous, reflective, and socially engaged lyrics, making him a major voice in the popular music of former Yugoslavia. He also wrote books and screenplays and directed the 2010 film *Kao rani mraz*.