Croatian singer faces criminal charges as she presents distorted version of national anthem
A popular Croatian singer, Josipa Lisac, has been booked as she has presented a distorted version of her country’s national anthem.
The case has been registered in response to a complaint registered by a Croatian lawyer, who has found the distortion of his country’ national anthem by the singer as offensive.
The highly experienced singer, who has more than 53 years experience in the field of music, was the main performer in the latest inaugural function organised to induct the new President.
It is suspected that the case is a politically motivated one.
A singers’ organisation has strongly supported veteran singer Ms. Josipa. It has called the case the questionable intrusion into the freedom of artists.
Many have come forward to support the singer. Almost all social media platforms have been flooded with messages supporting the artist.
Many do not by the argument that the singer has intentionally disrespected the national anthem of her country with her song.
It is a classic case to prove how vulnerable the freedom of artists is in the developed continent of Europe.
It is high time to organise to make sure that the freedom of artists is not scarified at the altar of the new normal of aggressive nationalism.
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