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Donna Ares
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Azra Kolaković
1 January 1977 Bihać, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia
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| Died | 2 October 2017 (aged 40) Bihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1997–2016 |
| Spouse(s) | Džavid Ljubovci (2011–2017); her death |
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| Instruments | vocals |
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| Associated acts | Halid Bešlić, Šerif Konjević, Kemal Malovčić |
Azra Kolaković (born January 1, 1977 – died October 2, 2017) was a famous singer from Bosnia. She was known by her stage name Donna Ares. She sang pop music and was very popular. Her last album, Povratka nema, came out in 2011. Donna Ares passed away at age 40 after a long illness.
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Discovering Donna Ares: Her Early Life
Azra Kolaković was born in Bihać, a city in western Bosnia. Her parents were Osman and Ajka. She loved music from a young age. She went to local music schools. She finished school in 1995, during the Bosnian War. She even started a music academy. But the war made it hard to continue her studies.
In 1997, Azra began her singing career. She chose the stage name Donna Ares. Her first big performance was in 1997. She sang in the Croatian Dora competition. This competition chooses who will represent Croatia in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Donna Ares: Her Legacy and Passing
Donna Ares faced a serious illness for several years. She was hospitalized in October 2014. Sadly, she passed away in her hometown of Bihać on October 2, 2017. She was 40 years old. She was buried two days later, next to her father.
Even though she was ill, Donna Ares continued to inspire people. She wrote a book about her experiences.
Donna Ares's Music: A Look at Her Albums
Donna Ares released many albums during her career. These albums show her journey as a singer.
Studio Albums: Her Main Works
Studio albums are like a collection of new songs. Here are some of Donna Ares's popular studio albums:
- Ti me više ne voliš (1998)
- Sviraj nešto narodno (2001)
- Čuvaj se, dušo (2002)
- Jackpot (2004)
- Nemam razloga za strah (2006)
- Fantastična (2009)
- Povratka nema (2011)
Remix and Live Albums: Special Music
These albums often have new versions of her songs. Live albums are recorded during concerts.
- Donna 2000 (2000)
- MIX III (2003)
Compilation Albums: Best of Donna Ares
Compilation albums bring together her most loved songs. They are like a "greatest hits" collection.
- The Best Of (2003)
- To mi nije trebalo - Best Of Donna Ares (2006)
- Deset godina sa vama (2007)
- The Best Of Donna Ares / Želim da te gledam (2010)
Other Works by Donna Ares
Besides singing, Donna Ares also wrote a book.
Soba za nikoga: Her Autobiography
In 2015, Donna Ares published her autobiography. It was called Soba za nikoga, which means 'Room for Nobody'. In this book, she shared her personal story. She wrote about her illness and her time in the hospital. She also wrote about her recovery. The book was published by Buybook.
