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March 18, 2026
Hari Mata Hari, interview: About concerts in Sava Center, Belgrade, why he doesn't miss Yugoslavia...
After a successful performance in Arena Zagreb, Hari Mata Hari will once again be a guest in Belgrade. He will have two concerts at Sava Center, on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21.
TL;DR
- Hari Mata Hari will perform two concerts at Sava Center in Belgrade on March 20 and 21.
- The concerts will feature his greatest hits, with the setlist prioritizing audience connection over surprises.
- He recalls a series of over ten consecutive concerts in Belgrade in the late nineties as a particularly spectacular and positive memory.
- Mata Hari compares his current perception of Belgrade to his younger days, noting a preference for the past but acknowledging a continued connection through friendships.
- He believes Yugoslavia, in a regional sense, still exists and functions similarly, with people traveling and connecting across former borders.
- Regarding songwriting, he explains that songs are developed gradually, often starting with a melodic idea or a significant phrase, rather than appearing fully formed.
- He is proud that his song 'Lejla' is featured in the 'Magic Fountain of Montjuïc' show in Barcelona.
- Mata Hari reveals he was the producer and composer for Finnish musician Jani Hurme, contrary to the perception that Hurme was simply covering his songs.
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