Rock music in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Rock music in Bosnia and Herzegovina mostly developed during the time when the country was part of socialist Yugoslavia.[1]
The city of
Punk rock entered Bosnia from Slovenia, and it set roots in Sarajevo, Tuzla, and Mostar. Rock music was most dominant in Bosnia and Herzegovina out of all the states in Yugoslavia. Bijelo Dugme was probably the most legendary and influential band of the Balkans.
During the late 1990s and the early 2000s many new bands have formed. Mainly heavy metal and alternative bands like
Present day
A prevailing theme in 21st century rock music culture of Bosnia and Herzegovina is that the rural-oriented, nationalistic elites have conquered and colonists the urban cultural space.[1] Rock bands, by and large, have positioned themselves against the nationalists.[1]
See also
- Music of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- SFR Yugoslav Pop Rock scene
References
- ^ ISBN 978-3-319-71251-2, retrieved 2023-11-20
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