Dino Merlin

Dino Merlin
Dino in 2011
Dino in 2011
Background information
Birth nameEdin Dervišhalidović
Born (1962-09-12) 12 September 1962 (age 62)
Sarajevo, PR Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia
GenresPop-rock, ethno-pop, pop, disco, world
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards
Years active1983–present
LabelsMagaza, Croatia Records
Websitedinomerlin.com

Edin Dervišhalidović (born 12 September 1962), known professionally as Dino Merlin, is a Bosnian singer-songwriter and record producer.[1][2] Born in Sarajevo, he founded and led the band Merlin, one of the best-selling rock groups in Southeast Europe.[3][4]

Nicknamed "The Wizard" (Bosnian: Čarobnjak), Dino is widely regarded as one of the most prominent and commercially successful artists to have emerged from the former Yugoslavia.[5] Throughout his career, he has released over a dozen chart-topping albums,[6] embarked on numerous record-breaking tours,[7] received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Sixth of April Sarajevo Award,[8] and authored the national anthem of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is celebrated for his distinctive voice, charismatic stage presence, and poetic songwriting.

  1. ^ "Sredinom, ekranizirana životna priča Dine Merlina". Al Jazeera Balkans. 19 March 2017. Archived from the original on 15 February 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Biografija". Dino Merlin Official Website. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  3. ^ "U prodaji DVD 'Dino Merlin Koševo 2015' i 'Dino Merlin Beograd 2011'". Radio Dalmacija (in Croatian). 28 October 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  4. ^ Perviz, Izet (5 January 2017). "Koliko je Sarajevu donio Čarobnjak". Al Jazeera Balkans (in Bosnian). Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  5. ^ "FOTO / EKSKLUZIVNO: Dino Merlin večeras u "Dnevniku TV1"". 24sata.info. 25 November 2011. Archived from the original on 14 July 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
  6. ^ "Dino Merlin enters top world albums chart". Daily Sabah. 9 July 2014. Archived from the original on 14 July 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Merlin oborio rekord beogradske "Arene"". Vesti online. Archived from the original on 31 December 2011.
  8. ^ "Dino Merlin dobitnik Šestoaprilske nagrade". N1 BA. 6 April 2017. Archived from the original on 14 July 2018.