In 1967, South African singer turned "Pata Pata"—originally a 1950s dance from Johannesburg's townships—into a worldwide sensation. Yugoslavia’s music scene, surprisingly open to Western and global influences at the time, quickly adopted the hit. Nada Knežević , widely known as the "First Lady of Yugoslav Jazz," recorded her version for the PGP RTB label in 1968. The 1968 EP Release
The story of the EP Pata Pata , released in 1968 , captures a unique moment in Yugoslavian music history where local jazz legends embraced global pop trends. The Global Connection
– A cover of the jazz standard "Smooth Sailing". Nada’s Legacy
– A cover of "You Can Have It". B1: Kraj – A soulful rendition of "Cry Baby".