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Saxophonist Who Loves Folk Music and Kolos
Bujanovac – Breaking the tradition of Southern musicians, where trumpets and clarinets still dominate, eighteen-year-old Mladen Arsić from the village of Žbevce in the municipality of Bujanovac has opted for the saxophone. In three years, despite lacking formal musical education, thanks to persistent work, he has become a member of his father's orchestra. He now plays all over southern Serbia at various celebrations – from weddings to birthdays and baptisms.
TL;DR
- Mladen Arsić, 18, from Žbevce, Bujanovac municipality, plays the saxophone, breaking tradition dominated by trumpets and clarinets in southern Serbia.
- He learned to play through persistent work for three years without formal musical education and is now a member of his father's orchestra.
- Arsić plays at various celebrations across southern Serbia, including weddings, birthdays, and baptisms.
- He is inspired by saxophonist Bane Ilić and receives significant support from his father, Dalibor, who plays the accordion.
- He prefers playing folk music and kolos, which are popular at local celebrations, and notes positive audience reactions to the saxophone.
- Arsić plays a 1914 saxophone, believing older models produce a better tone.
- He does not plan to attend music academy but intends to continue improving through practice.