Tomislav “Toma” Zdravković: A Voice of Balkan Sorrow and Resilience Tomislav “Toma” Zdravković, born in Aleksinac, Serbia, on November 20, 1938, and tragically passing away on September 30, 1991, remains a towering figure in Serbian folk music. More than just a singer, he was a poet of the heart, a chronicler of heartbreak and longing, and a master of capturing the melancholic spirit of the Balkans within his deeply resonant voice. His music, rooted in traditional sounds yet imbued with a distinctly modern sensibility, continues to move listeners decades after its creation, solidifying his l…