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Zdravko Čolić is credited as a singer, musician and record producer. Zdravko Čolić was born in Sarajevo, Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina on May 30, 1951. The age as of 2026 is 75. Education on record includes University of Sarajevo.
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
- Occupation
- singer / musician / record producer / recording artist
2. Background
- University
- University of Sarajevo
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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.
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