She grew up in Tito’s Yugoslavia, his death and the resulting political turmoil rumbled until that nation ceased to exist and her home city became the capital of Serbia. Little of these historic events seemed to phase the young Popovic, who grew up in a musical household beneficially concentrating on art more than politics.

“Someone told me when I was starting that it’s easy to be new and exciting and get people to come out and see what it’s about, but real success is to keep them coming back.”

She has an excellent stage presence and doesn’t make faces and mouths! Sober and good from the firm grip supported by the voice!

We are long past the time where women with long careers in rock are a novelty.