Goran Bregović was born on March 22, 1950 in Sarajevo. Just like Emir Kusturica, he reflects by his origins the multi-ethnic aspect of Yugoslavia : his father is Croatian, his mother Serb, his wife muslim . He is today surely the most known composer of the balkans.
At the age of 16, after studies of violin, he creates Bijelo Dugme (White Button), a rock band that put fire to Yugoslavia from 1974 to 1989 with 13 major albums. At that time, he met young Emir Kusturica, then bass player in the Zabranjeno Pušenje. Yugoslav youth identified itself with this kind of revolt and opening to the West.
Around the mid-80’s, Goran meets again Emir Kusturica, and Emir convinces him to work for the local cinema. This collaboration will lead to the unforgettable score of Time of the Gypsies (1989), this album will be an international success.
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