music
February 16, 2026
Slept in the park, cried in toilets and became a star! Mirko Kodić's life story is shocking: A singer was his mistress, and now she is a friend to his wife
When it seemed that nothing significant could happen in the music world in the late seventies of the last century, the now famous accordionist, Mirko Kodić, appeared! Although he spent nights without a roof over his head, he did not give up on his dream of becoming the best. Years were needed to fight for his place in show business, and when his name became known, people did not ask for the price of his engagement.
TL;DR
- Mirko Kodić experienced homelessness upon arriving in Belgrade, sleeping in a park before becoming a musician who played in the National Assembly.
- He spent 32 years as Šaban Šaulić's personal accordionist, emphasizing his deep loyalty and love for him.
- Kodić was instrumental in discovering and promoting Ceca Ražnatović's early career, helping her record her first album.
- He met Muhammad Ali and shook his hand, recalling childhood memories of watching Ali's matches with his father.
- Kodić enjoyed significant financial success later in his career, but valued the audience's silence during his performances more than money.
- He has been married three times, has two sons and a daughter, and experienced the tragic death of his son Aleksandar at 30.
- Kodić also mentioned past relationships, including one with Zlata Petrović, who is now a friend to his current wife.
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