Monday, January 25, 2010

Serbia's Got Talent: "And the winners are..."

Meet Sandra, Darko, and Danijel Piler, young musicians who last December won first prize of 100,000 euros and an automobile on Serbia's "I've Got Talent." In February they're scheduled to leave for London where they'll be making an album, in the hopes of pursuing an international career. These kids have been playing on Belgrade's Knez Mihailova for several years, trying to supplement their family's income with the money passers-by give them.

If you'd like to see their performance, here's the Youtube link. (Sorry for the mess-up with the link; thanks for pointing it out. I think I fixed it now....)


15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very interesting. I also tried to watch their performance on the YouTube link but it doesn't seem to work:-( I will check back later. Happy Monday!

Luis Gomez said...

Wonderful! Great shot.

Chuck Pefley said...

I love street performers most anywhere. Was the male violinist looking down reading music, or ???

Chuck Pefley said...

WOW! I just listened to and watched the youtube video. Amazing!!

Juliette said...

The link you gave didn't work for some reason. However, finally found them on youtube at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE2LtYUU6zs
Marvelous performance!!

Louis la Vache said...

«Louis» wishes them well in the U.K.! Look what "Britain's Got Talent" did for Paul Potts.

Lowell said...

They MUST have talent! Good luck to them! But they look so serious!

Bob Crowe said...

We know of the TV show and competition - a big deal over your way. They have certainly picked the high rent district for their busking. We are hoping to hear some tango on the street in a low rent district in the near future.

Leif Hagen said...

Great portrait of them! I wonder what kind of music they play? They could collect a lot of money in that HUGE brown accordion case!

Hilda said...

I wish them much luck!

I find it sad to see children working on the streets, no matter what they're doing.

Jilly said...

This is great to read. Good to know they've recognition and a good hope for a future in music. You Tube link isn't working.

Jilly said...

I came back! It's working now. Thanks Bibi!

Thérèse said...

Hoping that talent will stay.

James said...

I'm done traveling for a little while at least so I finally got a chance to catch up n your blog. I think you have photographic talent. Your picture are very interesting to see. I like your style. :)

Alexa said...

Wow—they really ARE talented! Thanks for sharing, Bibi. After watching the video, I have to wonder why the passersby in this shot aren't totally riveted by what they're hearing. Here's wishing these kids much success.

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