Bosnian-born singer-songwriter V Don Dada has been busking in Melbourne for the last seven years, mixing street performances at the Central Business District with impromptu gigs by the seashore. The hip-hop artist celebrates the busking events promoted by the City of Melbourne and believes that such programs are pivotal to providing a stable income for buskers.

Interview recorded on June 26, 2023 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri.

Music excerpts from the songs "Redlight", "I Am", "My Kriptnite", "Big Girls Pants On", and "Six Thirty-Five". All songs written by V Don Dada.

Photo credit: Jv Azores Carlos https://www.instagram.com/just.street__/

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