Đorđe Balašević

Biography

Đorđe Balašević was a Serbian singer, songwriter, writer, and poet who began his career in the late 1970s with the band Rani Mraz before transitioning to a solo career. He gained mainstream prominence for writing the hit song "Računajte na nas" and became known for its vivid lyricism and political commentary. A vocal critic of Slobodan Milošević's regime, Balašević performed in Sarajevo during the siege and later became a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.