Goran Bregović is a renowned musician and composer from Bosnia and Herzegovina, celebrated for his unique blend of Balkan musical styles.
He is one of the most internationally known modern musicians from the Balkans, having performed at major venues like Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall.
Bregović's family history is deeply intertwined with the tumultuous events of the 20th century, including World War I and II, which influenced his artistic development.
Biography
Early Life
Goran Bregović was born on March 22, 1950, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, then part of Yugoslavia. He grew up in a multicultural family, with a Croat father, Franjo Bregović, and a Serb mother, Borka Perišić. Goran had two younger siblings, Predrag and Dajana. His family's history was marked by significant events during World War I and II, including his maternal grandfather's involvement in the Royal Serbian Army and the harrowing experiences of his family during the war. These early experiences shaped Bregović's worldview and artistic sensibilities.
Career
Bregović's musical journey began in high school when he joined the school band Izohipse, playing bass guitar. He later transitioned to lead guitar in the band Kodeksi, which included future members of the famous band Bijelo Dugme. His career took off in the late 1980s when he began composing film music, starting with Emir Kusturica's "Time of the Gypsies" in 1989. This collaboration led to further successes, including soundtracks for "Arizona Dream" and "Underground," both of which received critical acclaim. Bregović's solo career flourished with albums like "Kayah i Bregović," which sold over 700,000 copies in Poland, and "Daj mi drugie życie." His music is a unique blend of Balkan influences, incorporating elements from various cultures and genres, including folk rock and hard rock.
Musical Style and Legacy
Bregović's compositions are known for their innovative fusion of traditional Balkan music with modern sounds, drawing from a wide array of cultural influences. Despite facing accusations of plagiarism, he remains a prominent figure in the music scene, having performed at prestigious venues worldwide. His ability to connect with audiences through his vibrant music has solidified his status as one of the most recognized musicians from the Balkans, making significant contributions to both the regional and international music landscapes.
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Discography
The Belly Button of the World2023
- 1.The Belly Button of the World8:46
- 2.A Moment of Melancoly4:53
- 3.A Christian Tale13:14
- 4.A Jewish Tale11:50
- 5.A Muslim Tale13:19
Welcome to Goran Bregović2018
- 1.Kalasjnikov2:32
- 2.So Nevo Si3:55
- 3.Trucker’s Song3:31
- 4.7/8 & 11/84:50
- 5.Be That Man3:15
- 6.Wedding Cocek3:32
- 7.Te Kuravle5:04
- 8.Talijanska3:36
- 9.Hopa Cupa4:01
- 10.Ne siam kurve tuke sjam prostitutke3:27
- 11.This Is a Film4:13
- 12.Ederlezi3:45
- 13.Chupchik3:27
- 14.Presidente4:09
- 15.Baila Leila4:40
- 16.Ciribiribella ciribiribella4:20
- 17.Le Matin2:31
- 18.Lullaby4:08
- 19.Ruzica (Rose)4:25
- 20.Bella ciao (live)3:45
Three Letters From Sarajevo (Opus 1)2017
- 1.Jalija1:14
- 2.Christian Letter3:14
- 3.Pero3:53
- 4.Duj Duj3:59
- 5.Baila Leila4:39
- 6.Muslim Letter4:55
- 7.SOS4:12
- 8.Vino tinto3:45
- 9.Jewish Letter3:11
- 10.Mazel Tov3:20
- 11.Made in Bosnia2:57
Champagne for Gypsies2012
- 1.Presidente4:09
- 2.On a Leash3:39
- 3.Be That Man3:13
- 4.Hopa Cupa4:01
- 5.Ciribirella Ciribirella4:20
- 6.Bella ciao3:55
- 7.Quantum Utopia4:22
- 8.Balkaneros3:50
- 9.Fertig3:12
- 10.Boogie Unca Woogie2:45
- 11.Omule4:14
- 12.Champagne for Gypsies3:43
Mustafa2011
- 1.Fragman
- 2.Yol
- 3.Hatırla Beni (instrumental)
- 4.Gçö Türküsü
- 5.Balo
- 6.Cenk
- 7.Yürüyüş
- 8.Dağ Başını Duman Almış
- 9.Dohdoh
- 10.İşgal
- 11.İzmir Marşı
- 12.İki Kadın
- 13.Yeni Vatan... Yeni Sosyete... Yeni Devlet
- 14.Harfler Marşı
- 15.Bilal Oğlan
- 16.Gemi
- 17.Gel Gitme Kadın
- 18.İlham
- 19.Hatırla Beni
Welcome to Goran Bregović2009
- 1.Tale III (Lento arabesco)2:37
- 2.Stop3:53
- 3.Gas Gas Gas2:47
- 4.Mesecina (Moonlight)3:59
- 5.La Nuit2:16
- 6.Underground Tango5:13
- 7.In the Death Car5:05
- 8.Hop Hop Hop4:19
- 9.Rencontre3:15
- 10.Elo Hi1:29
- 11.Dreams3:34
- 12.Yeremia3:05
- 13.Kalasnijkov2:33
- 14.Gül3:57
- 15.Tale IV2:54
- 16.Ederlezi4:54
- 17.Maki Maki3:33
- 18.Ya Ya Ringe Ringe Raja2:30
- 19.Ausencia3:49
- 20.Man From Reno4:17
Goran Bregovic's Karmen With a Happy End2007
- 1.Uvertira1:59
- 2.Gas Gas3:04
- 3.Savatone4:44
- 4.Mashala Mashala3:41
- 5.Dikh Mo Vast3:34
- 6.Pampur Galbeno4:52
- 7.Stop3:53
- 8.Ne Siam Kurve Tuke Sijam Prostitutke3:26
- 9.Lumia Sitoj I Gurumni3:44
- 10.Soske Murseske Manglape Kurva4:06
- 11.Focu di raggia4:00
- 12.Me Sam Devla Romani5:27
- 13.Koferi4:19
- 14.Bijav4:43
- 15.Lamour3:38
Tales and Songs from Weddings and Funerals2002
- 1.Hop Hop Hop4:19
- 2.Tale I (Grave disperato)1:52
- 3.Aven Ivenda3:54
- 4.Sex4:30
- 5.Tale II (Adagio poco febrile)1:56
- 6.Maki Maki3:33
- 7.Tale III (Lento arabesco)2:37
- 8.So Nevo Si3:54
- 9.Tale IV (Moderato melancolico)2:54
- 10.Cocktail Molotov4:13
- 11.Tale V (Andante amoroso)5:07
- 12.Polizia molto arabbiata3:44
- 13.Tale VI (Adagio delicato)4:46
- 14.Te Kuravle5:04
- 15.Tale VII (Vivo con fuoco)2:26
Balkanica2001
- 1.Kalasnjikov3:48
- 2.Borino oro2:56
- 3.Elo hi (Canto nero)5:11
- 4.Kustino oro3:27
- 5.Ederlezi6:23
- 6.Talijanska2:31
- 7.Wedding – Cocek3:17
- 8.Tango3:02
- 9.Man From Reno3:45
- 10.Lullabye9:14
Daj mi drugie życie2001
- 1.Mój przyjacielu3:03
- 2.Płatna miłość4:58
- 3.Daj mi drugie życie4:09
- 4.Cicho serce moje3:58
- 5.Ślady na piasku4:37
- 6.Ojda, ojda4:27
- 7.Witaj gościu3:22
- 8.Dzika Jaśmina3:49
- 9.Kochaj4:40
- 10.Gdybyś była moja5:25
Music for Films2000
- 1.Poursuite2:40
- 2.Ederlezi4:58
- 3.La Nuit de la Saint Barthelemy5:46
- 4.Glavna Tema4:25
- 5.7/8 & 11/84:49
- 6.Underground Tango5:11
- 7.Cajesukarije Cocec3:56
- 8.Wedding Cocec3:31
- 9.La Nuit2:14
- 10.War6:35
- 11.Dreams3:31
- 12.Lullaby4:06
- 13.Tango3:55
- 14.Old Home Movie5:03
- 15.Margot2:14
- 16.Death5:05
- 17.Talijanska3:34
- 18.Ya Ya Ringe Ringe Raja2:28
- 19.Sheva1:22
Songbook2000
- 1.Song for Elena3:28
- 2.Get the Money4:51
- 3.Le Matin2:30
- 4.Gül3:58
- 5.Kalasnjikov4:37
- 6.Elo Hi4:12
- 7.TV Screen5:19
- 8.Ederlezi3:46
- 9.American Dreamers5:05
- 10.Venzinadiko Gas Station3:16
- 11.Mesečina / Moonlight4:00
- 12.100 lat młodej parze3:12
- 13.Ausência3:49
- 14.Man From Reno4:19
Kayah i Bregović1999
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Ederlezi1998
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Silence of the Balkans1998
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Θεσσαλονίκη – Γιάννενα με δυο παπούτσια πάνινα1997
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P.S.1996
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Underground1995
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Muzika za filmove1994
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La Reine Margot1994
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Arizona Dream1993
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Kuduz (Muzika Iz Filma Ademira Kenovića)1989
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Le Temps des Gitans / Kuduz1988
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Goran Bregović1976
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Collection 2000
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Gallery
Label
- Record label
- Wrasse Records
- Record label
- Jugoton
- Record label
- Mercury Records
Groups
Played together with
Alen IslamovićBijelo dugme · 1986–1989 · additional, lead vocals- Ipe IvandićBijelo dugme · 1974 · drums (drum set), original
- Laza RistovskiBijelo dugme · 1976–1978 · additional
- Milić VukašinovićBijelo dugme · 1976–1977 · additional, drums (drum set)
- Mladen VojičićBijelo dugme · 1984–1985 · additional, lead vocals
- Vlado PravdićBijelo dugme · 1974 · keyboard, original
Željko BebekBijelo dugme · 1974–1984 · lead vocals, original
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Goran Bregovic, Goran Bregovich, Goran Bregovik, Горан Брегович, Горан Бреговић
Goran Bregović is a recording artist from Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is one of the most internationally known modern musicians and composers of the Slavic-speaking countries in the Balkans, and one of the few former Yugoslav musicians who have performed at major international venues such as Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall and l'Olympia.
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