Silvana Armenulić

Bosnian singer and actress renowned for music

Silvana Armenulić - Bosnian singer and actress renowned for music
Born

1939
86 years ago

Died

October 10th, 1976
49 years ago — 37 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Renowned as a prominent Bosnian singer and actress, one significant achievement includes a successful career in folk music throughout the 1960s. She gained popularity for her powerful voice and emotive performances, which resonated with audiences in the former Yugoslavia. In addition to her music career, she appeared in several films that contributed to her fame. Despite her untimely death in 1976, her legacy in the music scene remains influential.

Released numerous hit songs in folk music

Acted in notable films including 'Trista' and 'Dizdar'

Achieved widespread fame in the 1960s

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