The Arts and Politics: The state of Yugoslav society through the lyrics of Azra and Zabranjeno Pušenje

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Geographical Reviews
Date Issued
2025
Author(s)
Kitevski, Goran
DOI
10.37658/GR255807k
Abstract
This paper critically examines the socio-political landscape of Yugoslav society through
the lyrical narratives of two influential musical bands: Azra from Zagreb and Zabranjeno
Pušenje from Sarajevo. Amidst rising Yugo-nostalgia and the idealization of the former
Yugoslav state, the works of these rock bands provide an alternative perspective on the
complexities and challenges of Yugoslav society. By conducting a thematic analysis of their
lyrics, this research elucidates the cultural and political sentiments of the era, demonstrating
how popular art functioned as a medium for incisive social commentary. The study
underscores the importance of Azra and Zabranjeno Pušenje in articulating dissent and
shaping public discourse, thereby contributing to a deeper understanding of Yugoslav identity.
This examination reveals the enduring impact of their artistic expressions on contemporary
interpretations of the Yugoslav socio-political context.
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Yugoslav society, Yug...

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