Miroslav Škoro Reveals Family Pain: 'They Were Indirect Victims'
In an emotional interview with Net.hr, the singer opens up about his new song for his mother and grandmother, the children in the video, and his upcoming major concerts
In an emotional interview with Net.hr, the singer opens up about his new song for his mother and grandmother, the children in the video, and his upcoming major concerts
In a candid interview with Net.hr, published on August 5, 2026, Miroslav Škoro (64) opened his heart about family, career, and his new song 'Laži, Mare' (Lie, Mare). Despite having four decades of musical work and songs that have marked many generations, this time the focus was on his private life.
His latest single is dedicated to his late mother Nediljka and grandmother Mara. It is an adaptation of a Macedonian traditional song that Škoro translated and added lyrics to. "All my songs are very personal, and 'Laži, Mare' would be most special because it's a Macedonian traditional, or folk, song that I arranged, translated, and added lyrics to," Škoro told Net.hr.
His mother Neda often mentioned her late mother Mara, so during the adaptation work, Škoro unconsciously went in that direction. A special emotional note was added to the project by his daughter Ivana Emily (34), who agreed to sing and appear in the video.
Both of his children appeared in the video - his daughter Ivana Emily, a singer and actress, and his son Matija (30), a guitarist in his band. Škoro emphasizes that he and his wife never pushed them toward music. "My children have long ceased to be children; they are serious and, moreover, talented people with their own lives that, fortunately, align with what I do. We didn't force them; they chose their own paths, finished their schooling, but they've been in music their whole lives," he stated.
His son Matija, whom Škoro describes as an excellent guitarist, participated in creating the song. Together with Ivo Plivelić, he arranged the instrumental track, Škoro recorded the vocals, and Ivica Murat completed the production. "All of this is, as a rule, an in-house solution because they all usually play with me anyway," he added.
Speaking about balancing career and family life, Škoro admitted there are things he would do differently today. "I only regret not being more cautious in some matters, but that doesn't directly concern my family. They were, indirectly, victims of some of my life decisions based on my upbringing," he revealed.
When asked what is the greatest proof that he and his wife did a good job as parents, he replied: "The fact that they know the difference between good and evil and have always known the difference between dad and Miroslav Škoro. They are simple and very sensible people who, I hope, will take over the family business and develop it according to their wishes. Thank God, they are good."
Škoro has two major concerts ahead. The first is scheduled for September 7, 2026, in his hometown of Višnjevac, as part of the traditional fish stew festival where there can be over 200 cauldrons. "For the first time in my life, I'll have a solo concert on the big stage in Višnjevac," he said, adding that Mliki and the band Vigor have promised to come, and he's considering inviting Mia Dimšić as well.
The second, a big concert titled 'Vrijedilo je' (It Was Worth It), is scheduled for December 19, 2026, at Arena Zagreb. It will also serve as the promotion of his tenth studio album, which, in agreement with Croatia Records, should be released by the end of the year. He modestly says of himself: "I don't delude myself into thinking I'm some important factor on our sparse cultural and artistic scene, because there are already enough deluded people. I'm just an entertainer and a slightly overemotional 64-year-old Slavonian with Imotski roots and a Zagreb address."
