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Saša Matić
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Matić performing in 2010
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Саша Матић
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| Birth name | Aleksandar Matić |
| Born | 26 April 1978 Bihać, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Genres | Pop-folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Grand Production |
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Aleksandar "Saša" Matić (Serbian Cyrillic: Александар Саша Матић; born 26 April 1978) is a Serbian pop-folk singer. He is the twin brother of fellow singer Dejan Matić.
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Life and career
Early life
Matić was born on 26 April 1978 in Bihać, SFR Yugoslavia. He has a twin brother, Dejan, who is also a well-known singer. They were born prematurely and subsequently became completely blind due to unexplained circumstances. Matić initially grew up in Drvar, before moving to Belgrade with his family.
During his childhood, he learned to play the piano and accordion. Matić graduated from the Zemun Gymnasium and the Music High School 'Kosta Manojlović'. He has cited Croatian singer-songwriter Oliver Dragojević as his musical influence.
Career
Matić made his recording debut in 2001 with the album Prokleta je violina, which was released under Grand Production. He has released ten studio albums. Matić has collaborated with various regional singers, including Ceca, Severina, Jelena Karleuša, Aca Lukas, Mile Kitić, Jelena Rozga and Milica Pavlović.
Since March 2016, Matić has held several sold-out solo concerts at the Belgrade Arena. He has also had regional, as well as international tours in the United States, Canada and Australia. In 2023, it was reported that Matić was the highest attended live act in 2022, Croatia with his four concerts at the Arena Zagreb and Spaladium Arena, which were collectively attended by 80,000 people.
Personal life
Matić is married to Anđelija, with whom he has two daughters.
Discography
- Studio albums
- Prokleta je violina (2001)
- Otišao vratio se (2002)
- Zbogom ljubavi (2003)
- Anđeo čuvar (2005)
- Poklonite mi nju za rođendan (2007)
- Nezaboravne (2010)
- X zajedno (2011)
- Zabranjena ljubav (2015)
- Ne bih ništa menjao (2017)
- Dva života (2021)
Music festivals
- Music Festival Budva (2003) - "Moj grad" (1st Place)
- Ohrid Fest (2003) - "Moj grad" (Jury Vote Winner)
- Grand Festival (2006) - "Sve je na prodaju" (1st Place)
- Grand Festival (2010) - "Nije ljubav trag na hartiji" (Jury Vote Winner)
- Radijski festival (2013) - "Nađi novu ljubav"
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Music Awards Ceremony | Concert of the Year | Štark Arena - March 8, 2017 | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Cover Song of the Year | "A ja imam tebe" | Nominated | ||
| Male Artist of the Year | Himself | Won | |||
| 2023 | Collaboration of the Year | "Ti i ja" (feat. Jelena Rozga) | Won | ||
| Contribution to Regional Music | Himself | Won |
See also
- Music of Serbia
- Turbo-folk
- Dejan Matic
