The old Yugoslavia united in mourning after the death of Saban Saulic

Breaking news about the death of the king of folk music is the shocking news on Balkans

- Many media in the region reported the news about the death of the Serbian singer of folk music Saban Saulic, pointing out that the "King of folk music", during the 5 decades long career, left an indelible mark on the musical scene of the Balkans.

Famous Serbian singer Saban Saulic died in a terrible car crash: Drunk German hit him with 180 km/h, the car was crushed (PHOTO FROM THE SCENE)

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Sarajevo portal Klix.ba writes that the news about the death of the "King of folk music" Saban Saulic came to all countries of the former Yugoslavia with lightning speed, leaving many people who loved his music in disbelief.

- During five decades of successful career, Saban Saulic left an indelible mark in the history of folk music, and his songs are a symbol of a time and part of the musical anthology of this area. Due to the extraordinary voice capabilities, the audience and critics called him the king of folk music, claiming that there is no song that Saban cannot sing - said Klix.ba in one of several articles.

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Croatian portal Index.hr states that the "King of folk music" left a great mark on the Balkan scene with numerous hits and they listed 10 songs which will be never forgotten. Some of them are "Dodji da ostarimo zajedno", "Zal", "S namerom dodjoh u veliki grad", and others.

All media has published the singer's biography, and "Oslobodjenje" published the details of this childhood in Bijeljina.

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- At the age of 68, the king of folk music, Saban Saulic, has left us today. This legend of folk music has repeatedly avoided death during his career, but the traffic accident in Germany was fatal - BN TV reported.

Bulgarian news agency BTA, the Macedonian MIA, and Fena reported the news of the death of Saulic.

VIDEO: The last performance of Saban before the traffic accident 

VIDEO: Serbian singer Keba crushed with pain, he couldn't talk about the tragic death of Saban Saulic 

VIDEO: Tea Tairovic in tears, she said goodbye from Saban: You have marked my career

(Telegraf.co.uk)