The song features a mix of acoustic guitar and traditional rhythmic structures that made it an instant anthem in the mid-80s. Geographical Context: The Sava River

The river originates here in the Julian Alps.

"Sava Tiho Teče" (The Sava Flows Quietly) is most famously known as a classic ballad by the Sarajevo-based pop-rock band , released in 1986 on their album Smrt fašizmu! . The Song: "Sava Tiho Teče"