Kristijan Risteski, the nephew of beloved Macedonian singer Toše Proeski, paid tribute to his late uncle on October 16, marking 19 years since the singer’s tragic death in 2007.
Risteski shared two photographs on Instagram in memory of his uncle. One shows the two embracing, while the other captures Proeski during a live performance.The personal tribute comes as fans across Macedonia and the Balkan region remember the singer, whose music continues to hold a special place in their lives.
A Musical Bond Between Uncle and Nephew
Kristijan Risteski followed in his uncle’s footsteps, developing an interest in music at an early age.
When he was just nine years old, he recorded the duet My Little One with Proeski. The song was later released on the singer’s posthumous album The Hardest Thing.
Their collaboration remains a particularly meaningful part of Proeski’s musical legacy, preserving a recording of the two family members performing together.
Kristijan Continues His Uncle’s Musical Legacy
In 2018, Risteski took a significant step in his own music career with the song We Are Blood.
The track was created in collaboration with British producer Andy Wright, who had previously worked with Proeski.
We Are Blood was presented at a major tribute concert in Skopje dedicated to the late singer and was subsequently included on Risteski’s album Secret Place.
Toše Proeski died in a traffic accident in Croatia on October 16, 2007, at the age of 26.Nineteen years later, his songs remain popular among audiences across the Balkans and within Macedonian communities abroad.
Risteski’s latest Instagram post offers a personal remembrance of the singer, highlighting the family connection behind one of Macedonia’s most recognizable musical figures.
