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February 19, 2026
The Last Mystery of the Legendary Singer is Now Clear: It All Happened in 1981
On July 31, 2011, the music scene lost one of the most special musicians from our region – Ljubiša Stojanović Luis. The singer with a recognizable voice and authentic style died in a traffic accident near Feketić while returning from a performance in Subotica. He was 59 years old.
TL;DR
- Luis, born Ljubiša Stojanović, was a musician known for blending jazz with Serbian folk music and oriental motifs.
- He received his nickname 'Luis' as a child for his interpretations of Louis Armstrong's songs.
- Luis's first wife left him and later died by suicide during the war in Slovenia.
- He wore galabiyas, a type of traditional robe, starting in 1981 due to excessive sweating on stage and a suggestion from a friend.
- Luis had six children from three marriages and had a background in classical music and jazz.
- He also worked and performed in jazz clubs in Paris during the 1980s.
- Luis died in a car accident on July 31, 2011, returning from a performance.
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