Photo: Nostromons021 / CC BY 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Zdravko Čolić is a name worth knowing far beyond the Balkans. Being compared to Paul McCartney and Tom Jones is no small thing, and surviving as a cultural icon through the turbulent breakup of Yugoslavia is even more remarkable. Born in Sarajevo in 1951 and university-educated there, he carries the weight of a whole region's musical memory in his voice. What fascinates me is how certain national singers transcend language entirely, communicating emotion through sheer presence. I haven't lived inside his catalog yet, but everything about his stature tells me he's an artist deserving of serious, unhurried listening.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Zdravko Čolić
- Name (Japanese)
- ズドラヴコ・チョリッチ
- Reading
- ずどらゔこ・ちょりっち
- Born
- May 30, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rabbit
- Origin
- Sarajevo, Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / musician / record producer / recording artist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Sarajevo
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Zdravko Čolić born?
Born May 30, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Zdravko Čolić from?
Zdravko Čolić is from Sarajevo, Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What does Zdravko Čolić do?
Zdravko Čolić works as singer, musician, record producer, recording artist.
Singer — see all → · Musician — see all → · More people from Bosnia and Herzegovina →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.