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Pavlina Radovanovic
Pavlina Radovanović is a young artist and performer of traditional and spiritual music from Orahovac (dating back to the 14th century), a Serbian enclave in Kosovo and Metohija. She was born in 2009 to Zvonko and Velinka Radovanović, the fourth of five children.
Pavlina showed an exceptional talent for singing and music from age five and, as well, for the piano. To provide her with a musical education, her parents enrolled her in the "Stevan Mokranjac" music school in Laplje Selo near Gračanica, more than 150 kilometers from home.
| Pavlina Radovanovic | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2009 |
| Origin | Republic of Serbia, Kosovo adn Metohija, Orahovac |
| Discography | Non-profit production house "Unison" |
| Years active | Since 2018 |
Credits for recognizing her singing talent go to Gavrilo Kujundžić, a music professor and composer, who directed her towards traditional spiritual music. He wrote many patriotic songs about Kosovo and Metohija, most of which Pavlina performed. He is also known as the founder of the children's group "Kosovski božuri" (The Kosovo Peonies). Pavlina is an active church choir member in the Church of Dormition of the Mother of God in Orahovac.
Solo Singing Career
Pavlina had her first solo performance at the Gračanica Monastery in 2018 and her first solo concert in March 2022 at the Russian House in Belgrade. One of her remarkable performances was at the Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment stage in 2023. The period of several years was marked by numerous performances, both in Serbia and in neighboring countries, followed by a series of concerts in European countries. She also performed in Russia, including performances at the "Immortal Regiment" concert and the Children's Cultural Forum of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation in Moscow. Two stays in Russia resulted in her first musical materials with several songs, released in November 2022, and the video "Россия – большая, великая" ("Russia is big, great"), dedicated to the love of Serbs for Russia.
Pavlina performs at numerous events between her concerts.
Collaboration and other projects
Supporting Role in the movie: "Golden Cut 42 - Children of Kozara"
The film "Golden Cut 42 - Children of Kozara" is a Serbian war drama directed by Lordan Zafranović, based on a screenplay by Arsen Diklić and Zafranović, set to be released in 2025. Filming began in July 2022 and continued in May 2023, taking place in Serbia and the Republic of Srpska, and lasted until the end of August 2023. Pavlina immediately caught the attention of Lordan Zafranović, who cast her as "the girl with the enchanting voice from the procession." Her sister Slobodanka also stars in the film. The film tells the story of the suffering of Serbian children in the Independent State of Croatia during World War II in 1942.
Hip-hop group “Beogradski sindikat”
Pavlina collaborated with the group "Beogradski sindikat" on two songs: "Teci reko" and "Geto." Both songs carry strong messages on similar themes, depicting the real-life situation of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija. The song "Geto" mainly focuses on the daily life in Pavlina's hometown of Orahovac. In this enclave, people live under challenging conditions, with minimal movement, where children can't safely play among children who are not of Serbian nationality.
Awards and Recognitions
Acknowledgment from the Russian Organization “Immortal Regiment”
The stage appearances in Russia were realized after invitations from official state institutions and organizations in May 2022, where she held several performances for Russian audience. During that stay, Pavlina participated in Moscow at an event marking Victory Day over fascism in World War II. In gratitude for her work, mission, and deeds, the recognized Russian organization “Immortal Regiment” awarded her its recognition.
"Certificate of Appreciation" from the Russian Orthodox Church
In mid-May 2022, after the performances on Moscow's Red Square and at the renowned Sretensky Monastery, the young artist received a "Certificate of Appreciation" from the Russian Orthodox Church as a gesture of support.
Saint Sava Award for 2022
On Saint Sava's Day, January 27, 2023, Pavlina Radovanović, a student at "Dositej Obradović" Elementary School, received the "Saint Sava Award for 2022" for her engagement in curricular and extracurricular activities and her exceptional promotion of the Serbian musical heritage of Kosovo and Metohija.
Award for "Most Combative Person in 2023"
In February 2024, Pavlina received the "Most Combative Person" award for 2023 from the magazine Borba during the celebration of this newspaper's 102nd anniversary.
Sretenje Order
On Sretenje, February 15, 2024, Pavlina received the "Order of Karađorđe Star," national order of the third rank, from the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, at a formal reception at the Presidency. She was awarded for her exceptional merits and success in representing Serbia in musical arts.
Golden Plaque for the Most Noble Children's Feat
In April 2024, at the City Assembly of Belgrade ceremony, "Večernje novosti" awarded gold and silver plaques for the 60th time to the brave and courageous recipients of the traditional and unique "Most Noble Feat of the Year" action. For her noble feat in raising donations for the fresco painting of the church in her hometown, Pavlina Radovanović was awarded "Golden Plaque for the Most Noble Children's Feat" as a confirmation of her outstanding dedication.
Education
In 2024, she graduated from "Dositej Obradović" elementary school in Orahovac and the elementary music school "Stevan Stojanović Mokranjac" in Gračanica. In the same year, she enrolled in Belgrade's "Mokranjac" music school.
Support from Hilandar Monastery
On September 20, 2022, the Abbot of the Holy Imperial Serbian Lavra of Hilandar Monastery, the Very Reverend Archimandrite Metodije, awarded a Hilandar scholarship to Pavlina Radovanović, which she will receive until the end of her education.
The first Music Album "The Child of Metohija"
In December 2024, under the patronage of Hilandar and with the blessing of Archbishop and Metropolitan of Raška and Prizren, Teodosije, her music album "The Child of Metohija" will be released. The album contains nine songs, eight of which are entirely new. Songwriters Slobodan and Darko Stanković wrote the lyrics and music. The music producer and arranger is David Pavlović. The album is released by the non-profit production house "Unison," which was founded with the blessing of Hilandar to preserve and present spiritual and traditional music.