The Adventures of a Turbo-Folk Princess

Vaska, a small-town Macedonian girl with a golden voice, is trapped between stage fright and her mother’s belief that only marriage can secure her future. Engaged to a charming businessman—secretly a gangster—her world shatters when she accidentally poisons him. Fleeing, she meets turbo-folk legend Kuraima, who offers her a shot at the Balkavision contest. With the help of Ebony, a fiery stripper-prostitute posing as a professional dancer, and a crew of misfits, Vaska embarks on a wild Balkan adventure—dodging danger, chasing dreams, and battling her deepest fears.Author statementThe Balkans, a region steeped in paradox, blends beauty with ecological disaster, generosity with conflict, and music with violence. Known for its tragic history yet vibrant culture, it’s a land of contradictions where genres like Turbo-folk, Chalga, and Manele reflect both a glamorous escape from harsh realities and a symbol of chauvinism and political corruption. Turbo-folk is more than music; it’s a [...] Project details and contacts on Series Mania+