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Vienna is in mourning: 7,000 fans sing for the legendary Halid Bešlić
In Vienna, 7,000 people said goodbye to Halid Bešlić, who died on October 7th. Fans celebrated his life with his songs.
Vienna is in mourning: 7,000 fans sing for the legendary Halid Bešlić
Last Sunday evening, around 7,000 people gathered in the heart of Vienna to pay their last respects to Halid Bešlić. The legendary folk singer, who died on October 7th at the age of 72, was honored not only in the Austrian capital but also in over 150 cities worldwide, where fans sang his songs together, celebrating his enduring musicality. In Sarajevo, around 20,000 people gathered to sing Bešlić's melancholic melodies and to remember him meinkreis.at reported.
The Vienna event took place at Maria-Theresien-Platz in the 1st district and was described as emotional and dignified by organizers Selma Čović and Edin Delalić. They began with a speech in Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and German, followed by a minute's silence in memory of the artist. For two hours, Bešlić's most famous songs, such as “Neću, neću dijamante” and “Miljacka”, were heard, sung by a live band and those present.
A life for music
Halid Bešlić was born on November 20, 1953 in Vrapci, Yugoslavia. He let music guide him and began his career in the late 1970s. He released his debut album “Sijedi starac” in 1981, followed by 19 further studio albums that made him the “voice of the people”. His biggest hit, "Mostovi tuge", cemented his status as a central figure in the regional music scene vijesti.me highlighted.
His music has resonated across generations and is often played at weddings and celebrations. Bešlić always had a close connection with his audience, as shown in numerous performances and celebrations. Even in times of crisis, he remained loyal to the people and gave over 500 benefit concerts for war victims during the Yugoslavian War.
A lasting legacy
After his death, tributes were paid to him by many personalities, including artists such as Zdravko Čolić and Dino Merlin, who praised his humility and big heart. Bešlić, who was never involved in scandals during his life, wished to be remembered as a “good person”. His last concert in Vienna took place in February 2022 and his last works, such as the song “Sejda”, were homages to his wife.
His funeral is scheduled for October 13 in Sarajevo. An official day of mourning has been declared in the Federation of Bosnia-Herzegovina and Brčko District to mourn his death. However, Halid Bešlić's music will live on beyond death and connect people across generations, which is what he so passionately strived for in his life balkaninsight.com summarizes.