Davorin Popović

Bosnian singer-songwriter and composer

Davorin Popović - Bosnian singer-songwriter and composer
Born

September 23rd, 1946
78 years ago

Died

2001
24 years ago — 55 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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A prominent figure in the music scene, this artist gained recognition for a career that spanned several decades, primarily in the pop and rock genres. Active from the 1960s until the early 2000s, this singer-songwriter became well-known for engaging performances and emotionally charged lyrics. Releasing multiple albums, the artist's works contributed significantly to the regional music landscape, particularly in the former Yugoslavia. The artist also participated in Eurovision Song Contest, representing Bosnia and Herzegovina with a strong vocal delivery.

Represented Bosnia and Herzegovina in Eurovision

Released popular albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s

Performed extensively across the former Yugoslavia

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