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Neda Ukraden
Неда Украден
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Ukraden in 2011
Born (1950-08-16) 16 August 1950 (age 74)
Imotski, PR Croatia, FPR Yugoslavia
Citizenship
  • Serbia
  • Croatia
Occupation Singer
Years active 1967–present
Spouse(s)
Milan Bilbija
(his death)
Children 1
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels
  • RTV Ljubljana
  • Jugoton
  • ZKP RTVL
  • Diskoton
  • Komuna
  • PGP RTB
  • PGP RTS
  • Grand Production
  • City Records
  • Sarajevo Disk
  • Hit Records
  • Croatia Records

Neda Ukraden (born August 16, 1950) is a famous singer from the Balkan region. She is known for her long and successful music career. Neda started singing professionally in 1967. She has released many albums over the years. She is one of the most successful artists from what was once Yugoslavia. She has sold over five million records.

Neda Ukraden's Early Life

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Neda Ukraden in 1978

Neda Ukraden was born in a small village called Glavina Donja. This village is near the town of Imotski in Croatia. Her parents were Anđelija and Dušan Ukraden.

She lived with her grandparents in Imotski until she was two years old. Then, her family moved to Višegrad in Bosnia and Herzegovina. When Neda was in elementary school, her family moved again. They settled in Sarajevo, where she lived until 1992.

Moving During the Bosnian War

In 1992, a conflict known as the Bosnian War began. Because of the war, Neda moved to Belgrade, Serbia. For a few years, from 1992 to 1996, she also rented an apartment in Vienna, Austria.

Education and Starting Music

Neda's father wanted her to get a good education. She went to the University of Sarajevo. There, she earned degrees in Law, Philology (the study of language), and the English language. Even with her studies, she found her passion for music. She started singing when she was 17 years old.

Family Life

Neda Ukraden was married to a director named Milan Bilbija. They had one daughter together, named Jelena. Milan Bilbija passed away on January 30, 2013.

Neda Ukraden's Music Career

Neda Ukraden has had a very long and active music career. She has released many songs and albums. Her music often blends pop, folk, and dance styles. She is known for her powerful voice and energetic performances.

Studio Albums

Neda has released many studio albums throughout her career. Some of her albums include:

  • Srce u srcu (1975)
  • Ko me to od nekud doziva (1976)
  • Nedine najljepše pjesme (1977)
  • Neda (1978)
  • Neda (1979)
  • Čuje se glas (1981)
  • To mora da je ljubav (1982)
  • Oči tvoje govore (1984)
  • Hoću tebe (1985)
  • Šaj, šaj (1986)
  • 10 Hitova (1986)
  • Došlo doba da se rastajemo (1987)
  • Posluži nas srećo (1988)
  • Ponoć je (1988)
  • Dobro došli (1989)
  • Poslije nas (1990)
  • Nek živi muzika (1992)
  • Jorgovan (1993)
  • Između ljubavi i mržnje (1995)
  • Ljubav žedna (1996)
  • Nova Neda (2001)
  • Život sam promjenila (2002)
  • Ljubomora (2004)
  • Za sva vremena (2004)
  • Oduži mi se poljupcima (2006)
  • Da se nađemo na pola puta (2009)
  • Radujte se prijatelji (2010)
  • Biti svoja (2012)
  • Terapija (2016)
  • Jednom kad ovo prođe (2021)
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