Josipa Lisac Defends Duška Brčić-Šušak on Hvar
During her concert, the music diva delivered a powerful message about freedom of expression and support for young artists, clearly alluding to Jacques Houdek's harsh criticism.
During her concert, the music diva delivered a powerful message about freedom of expression and support for young artists, clearly alluding to Jacques Houdek's harsh criticism.
Josipa Lisac's concert on Hvar brought an unexpected moment, as reported by Večernji list. During a break in her performance, the singer publicly supported young singer Duška Brčić-Šušak from Sinj, whose recent performance sparked heated reactions on the domestic music scene.
It all started when Duška shared a rehearsal video on social media of her singing "Ostavljam te samu," the legendary song by Oliver Dragojević. The video prompted a series of comments, with singer Jacques Houdek's sharp remark standing out in particular.
As Večernji list reports, Houdek did not mince words when describing Duška's performance. He characterized her singing as "out of tune, hoarse, and off-key", assessing that her voice was not in good shape and directly recommending she seek professional help. This public outburst divided both the audience and fellow musicians.
Josipa Lisac began her comment without directly naming the parties involved, but the allusion to the controversial event was more than clear. "She sang for the right. She let loose", she told the crowd, then addressed the wave of negative reactions that followed. "Some didn't like it. Even some of our fellow musicians", she added, questioning what such criticism truly conveys.
In her view, this attitude toward a young performer deprives them of the most precious thing. "It means you're not giving her the freedom to express herself. To learn. You're not giving her the chance", the diva explained, emphasizing the importance of offering support rather than judgment.
She further elaborated on the importance of patience and belief in someone's growth. Josipa believes it's crucial to understand that an artistic career is not a short sprint but a long-term process. "Maybe she wasn't that good now, maybe in a month or two... In a year, she'll be the best", she said, calling for empathy.
"So, you need to have a bit of altruism in you. To carry that human impulse to never judge", she said, noting that truth is subjective and everyone has the right to their own perspective. She stressed that everyone must have the freedom of expression, because only then can true quality be seen. "We all must have that freedom of expression. And then you see who's good and who isn't. Everyone shows what they know over time, and that's it. To me, it's all very, very simple", she stated.
She neatly wrapped up her speech, concluding the discussion and bringing the focus back to what matters most-the music. "That was a scandal. But we won't talk about scandals anymore; instead, we'll have a beautiful song", she told the audience and continued the concert, leaving behind a powerful message about collegiality, respect, and art.
