| Summary: | Viewed from a diachronic perspective, street musicians represent one of the
characteristics of city life globally. The focus of this research has been
on music practices on the streets of Belgrade over the last four decades.
The street is seen as a sort of alternative music scene. Through their
activities, musicians contribute to building the city identity, while
influencing the passers-by who come in contact with them. This paper
analyzes the problems faced by street musicians, as well as the effects of
various social factors on their activity and genre commitment. Particular
consideration is given to the appearance of musicians performing classical
music on the street as a kind of rebellion against the distastefulness.
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