Tereza Kesovija

Tereza Kesovija is a legendary Croatian singer, born in 1938 in Dubrovnik, who has left a lasting mark on the music scene of the former Yugoslavia and across Europe with her powerful voice, emotional interpretations and exceptional stage presence. She initially studied music as a flautist before dedicating herself to a singing career that took her to numerous international stages. She enjoyed particular success in France, where she performed at the renowned Olympia concert hall in Paris. She appeared at the Eurovision Song Contest twice: in 1966, representing Monaco, and in 1972, representing Yugoslavia with the song Muzika i ti.

Her best-known songs include Nono, dobri moj nono, Stare ljubavi, Moja posljednja i prva ljubavi, Prijatelji stari, gdje ste and Nježne strune mandoline. With her rich repertoire of romantic ballads, chansons and Dalmatian melodies, she has captivated audiences across generations and become one of the most recognisable singers in Croatian popular music. Her long and distinguished career, numerous albums and unforgettable performances testify to her profound influence on the region’s musical heritage.